Deadline: Sun, 02/11/2024 - 12:00pm Employer: West Virginia University Job Field: Forestry Job Type: Full Time Location: West Virginia Location Detail: Bruceton Mills, West Virginia Job Description: What you’ll do: -Collect information for the GIS/RS database for the WVU Research Forest and other lands under the management of the Division of Forestry and Natural Resources. -Collect timber cruise data, checking results for completeness and accuracy. -Record, prepare and organize information for reports to be written by the Forest Manager and/or faculty on research projects being conducted at the University Forest or other lands managed by the Division. -Ensure proper operation of logging and other contract activities being performed on the University Forest and other managed lands. -Assist and supervise the work of student workers essential to the operation of the Forest. Demonstrate basic techniques and equipment to other personnel and students. -Operate equipment needed for harvesting timber, building and maintaining skid trails and forest roads, establishing food plots for wildlife, and reclaiming disturbed areas. -Perform repairs and maintenance to buildings, grounds, and equipment. Qualifications: Bachelors Degree in Forestry (Forest Resource Management) or related natural resource field. Salary: Commensurate with experience Benefits: 37.5-hour work week 13 paid holidays (staff holiday calendar) 15 annual leave (vacation) days per year or more based on years of service (employee leave) 18 sick days per year WVU offers a range of health insurance and other benefits (this position is a benefits-eligible non-classified staff position) 401(a) retirement savings with 6% employee contribution match, eligibility to continue health insurance, and other retiree perks. Looking for more retirement benefits information? Check out retirement health insurance benefits, retirement income, and FAQ’s. Wellness programs How to Apply: Application must be made through the following website: https://wvu.taleo.net/careersection/staff/jobdetail.ftl?job=23040&tz=GMT-05%3A00&tzname=America%2FNew_York
