FOREST TECHNICIAN (PART TIME)
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FOREST TECHNICIAN (PART TIME)
City of Newport News - Virginia (NEWPORT NEWS, VA)
GENERAL STATEMENT OF RESPONSIBILITIES Under general supervision, this position performs technical forestry work to include data collection, timber marking and cruising, gypsy moth monitoring, GPS mapping and updating timber stand information. There are two (2) levels of Forest Technician distinguished by the level of work performed and the qualifications of the employee. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS Performs timber cruising and marking, and identifies and GPS maps timber sale boundaries. Collects timber stand data and updates timber stand descriptions. Monitors/inspects for gypsy moths, southern pine beetle and other forest pests. Collects tree data at residuals vegetation monitoring plots and enters the information into a database. Assist with timber stand improvement work, site preparation for reforestation, and erosion control/BMP work. Assist with identifying and controlling exotic invasive vegetation and nuisance wildlife species. Assist with writing timber harvest specifications, updating forest management plans, and conducting presentations. Performs other duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications:
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE Forest Technician I - Requires two (2) years of college in a forestry curriculum, with courses in dendrology and forest mensuration, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Forest Technician II – Requires three (3) years of college in a forestry curriculum, with courses in dendrology and forest mensuration, and at least six (6) months of related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience. ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS An acceptable general background check to include a local and state criminal history check and a valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record. Requires satisfactory results from a pre-employment medical and audio evaluation. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS • Tasks require the regular and, at times, sustained performance of moderately physically demanding work. • Some combination of climbing and balancing to include climbing ladders, stooping, kneeling, crouching, and crawling. • May involve the lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling of moderately heavy objects and materials (20-50 pounds). SENSORY REQUIREMENT • Some tasks require the ability to perceive and discriminate colors or shades of color, sounds, depth, textures, and visual cues or signals. • Some tasks require the ability to communicate orally.