Deadline: Tue, 04/25/2023 - 12:00pm Employer: The Texas A&M Forest Service (TAMFS) Job Field: Forestry Job Type: Full Time Location: Texas Location Detail: San Augustine, Texas Job Description: The Forester provides administrative assistance to the assigned district to promote and execute the various agency programs within the district. Provides local leadership in the areas of wildfire suppression, emergency management, forest pest management, landowner assistance, and related programs, promotes and demonstrates the concept of team work in the district, region and state. The Forester also represents the State of Texas and the Texas A&M Forest Service (TAMFS) as a professional public servant in their attitude, actions and leadership. Responsibilities: Equipping landowners to make informed decisions regarding forest land management. Includes local administration of rural forestry programs, local leadership pertaining to natural resource issues, community forestry and direct landowner assistance. May require exposure to harsh environmental conditions such as wind, sunlight, rain and temperature extremes. Delivery of Agency public affairs programs, including: Conservation Education activities and participation in local economic development organizations. May require periods of long travel in a motor vehicle and extended night and weekend work in conjunction with volunteer organizations. Under the direction of the District or Regional Forester, supervision of assigned staff and management of all local Agency service programs. Includes oversight of employee activities, training, facilities, grounds, equipment, reporting, etc. Support of local county forest landowners association(s). Includes attending board and membership meetings, assisting with meeting programs and development of association newsletter. Administration and support of local protection and emergency response programs - forest pest mitigation, wildland fire suppression, capacity building, etc. Will be required to meet minimum physical fitness standard as established by the NWCG and obtain NWCG certification as determined by TAMFS Leadership. Forester (District Forester Track), San Augustine, TX- https://tamus.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/TFS_External/details/Forester_R-059479 More information about the Texas A&M Forest Service and our careers can be found at https://tfsweb.tamu.edu/Careers/ Qualifications: Education and Experience: Required Education: Bachelor of Science or higher in Forestry degree from SAF accredited school of Forestry. Required Experience: None - entry level position. Preferred Experience: Conservation and environmental education programming, working with landowners, program implementation and planning. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Required Knowledge: Working knowledge of Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel) Required Skills: Good oral and written communication skills. Required Abilities: Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others. Preferred Abilities: Ability to utilize geographic information system/global positioning system (GIS/GPS) programs. Registrations, Certifications, and Licenses: Required: Commercial driver’s license (CDL) - Class A with 180 days of hire. Preferred: SAF Certified Forester. TFA Accredited Forester. Non-commercial pesticide applicators license. Salary: Proposed Minimum Salary: $3,500.00 monthly How to Apply: Applicant Instructions: Resume, cover letter, references and transcript(s) are REQUIRED to be uploaded to application. Certifications are preferred to be uploaded to the application. Documents/certifications can be uploaded in the "My Experience" page in the "Resume/CV section. More than one document can be uploaded; just click the "Upload" button for each document. Documents can only be loaded at this time and cannot be uploaded once the application is submitted. If there are any issues uploading documents, please contact 979-458-6690. Please check your spam folder in case more information is sent in regards to this position. All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check. Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer committed to diversity.
