Deadline: Wed, 03/06/2024 - 12:00pm Employer: Missouri Department of Conservation Job Field: Forestry Job Type: Full Time Location: Missouri Location Detail: Albany, & Ellington, & Clinton, Missouri Job Description: To apply, visit jobs.mdc.mo.gov. Applications submitted through external sites will not be accepted. To learn more about the job, feel free to contact the hiring supervisor. Clinton, MO - Stephen M Hoel at Steve.Hoel@mdc.mo.gov or at 816-525-0300, ext. 1234. Albany, MO - James S Roy at Scott.Roy@mdc.mo.gov or at 660-646-6122, ext. 1357. Ellington, MO - Steve Orchard at Steve.Orchard@mdc.mo.gov or at 573-663-7130, ext. 4973. Essential Job Duties • Assist communities and landowners with management of their forests through plan development, site visits, grant and recognition programs, timber sale assistance, cost share assistance, wildlife habitat projects, etc. • Conduct community forestry and arboriculture training/workshops/presentations for a wide variety of internal and external stakeholder audiences. • Collaborate with developers to assist in the design of conservation friendly developments. • Diagnose insect and disease problems on trees and provide control recommendations to municipalities, commercial enterprises, homeowners, and the general public. • Disseminate information regarding forest management, improving tree health, tree planting, care and maintenance to the general public through phone, email, and in person discussions. • Prepare and present programs to the general public through a variety of media. • Provide assistance to wood industries trying to locate and purchase logs, wood products and/or markets for materials they have. • Carry out management, budget compliance, and purchase of equipment and supplies. • Attend meetings, training and conferences to continue professional development. • Conduct wildfire detection, prevention, and suppression duties. • Assist with public land management tasks such as prescribed burning, forest inventory, timber marking, invasive species control, etc. • Operate and maintain equipment such as chainsaws, backpack blowers, dozers, and tractors. Ancillary Job Duties • Organize and/or participate in internal and external regional planning committees and councils. • Organize and/or participate in special events and programs, as needed. • Other duties as assigned. Qualifications: Education and Experience - Forester I: Bachelor's Degree in Forestry or Forestry Management or closely related field. One (1) year of progressively responsible professional experience in forestry work. ISA Arborist Certification desired but not required for positions with primary job responsibilities in community forestry. Society of American Foresters Candidate Certified Forester. Certified American Tree Farm Inspector. Commercial Pesticide Applicator's License. A valid, current Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL) Education and Experience - Forester II: Bachelor’s Degree in Forestry or Forest Management or closely related field. Three (3) years of progressively responsible professional experience in forestry work with demonstrated competency in state land management, private land management, community forestry and wildfire suppression. ISA Arborist Certification desired but not required for positions with primary job responsibilities in community forestry. Society of American Foresters Candidate Certified Forester or Certified Forester. Certified American Tree Farm Inspector. Commercial Pesticide Applicator’s License. Must maintain a valid, current Class A CDL. How to Apply: For more information and to apply, visit https://jobs.mdc.mo.gov/.
