Deadline: Sun, 07/02/2023 - 12:00pm Employer: Missouri Department of Conservation Job Field: Forestry Job Type: Full Time Location: Montana Location Detail: Albany, MO & St. Joseph, MO Job Description: To learn more about the job, feel free to contact the hiring supervisor- Forester I/II – Albany, MO - James S Roy at Scott.Roy@mdc.mo.gov or at 660-646-6122, x 1357. To apply, visit https://jobs.mdc.mo.gov/ Summary/Objective Administer, maintain, and manage the forested resources and wildlife habitat on urban and rural landscapes in Missouri including work on Conservation Areas and assistance to private landowners. Essential Job Duties • Supervise staff, conduct performance appraisals, and recommend corrective actions. • Develop annual budget request and work plan assuring alignment with Agency priorities and then oversee implementation to accomplish objectives. • Conduct forest management activities on state land through forest inventory and implementation of recommended prescriptions including timber sale preparation and administration, use of prescribed burns, exotic plant control, tree planting, and coordination with other Divisions. • Coordinates and writes area plans. • Manages response to public use conflicts and management complaints. • Oversee maintenance duties on Conservation Areas, such as, boundary marking, mowing public use developments, hazard tree mitigation, trail maintenance, and contract writing and supervision. • Assist communities and land owners 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. • Oversees the work of employees with local fire departments on the Federal Excess Property and the Fire Fighter Programs. Oversee the inventory of federal property held by fire departments and screens fire department requests for new equipment. • Operate and maintain equipment such as chainsaws, 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 desired but not required. • Certified American Tree Farm Inspector required but can be obtained after hiring. • Commercial Pesticide Applicator’s License highly desired but can be obtained after hiring. • A valid, current Class A Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) highly desired but can be obtained after hiring. 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. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities • Knowledge to conduct forest inventory and analysis. • Knowledge to observe and classify trees and common insects and diseases. • Knowledge to interpret aerial photos and soil survey maps. • Ability to read and write land descriptions using latitudes and longitudes, GPS data, and standard legal descriptions (Township, Range, Section), and to locate specific points, areas and features on topographic maps and on the ground. • Ability to complete a forest inventory and analysis and utilize this information to make forest management recommendations with appropriate technical specifications, and plan and implement standard forest management practices. • Ability to maintain effective working relationships with diverse audiences including Natural Resources Conservation Service, Farm Services Agency, Extension Agents, private landowners, FFA instructors, community leaders, teachers, saw millers and loggers. Miscellaneous: If interested in a Forester career with MDC, please check our job postings often. New positions are regularly posted. How to Apply: For more information and to apply, visit https://jobs.mdc.mo.gov/
