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NY HELP No

Agency Environmental Conservation, Department of

Title Forestry Technician 1

Occupational Category Other Professional Careers

Salary Grade Hourly

Bargaining Unit OSU - Operational Services Unit (CSEA)

Salary Range From $18.77 to $18.77 Hourly

Employment Type Part-Time

Part-time Percent 80%

Appointment Type Temporary

Jurisdictional Class Competitive Class

Travel Percentage 5%

Workweek Mon-Fri

"Other" Explanation

Hours Per Week 32

Workday

From 7:30 AM

To 4 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? Yes

County Herkimer

Street Address 225 N. Main Street

City Herkimer

State NY

Zip Code 13350

Minimum Qualifications Thirty (30) semester credit hours, including twelve (12) semester credit hours in forestry, which must include at least one course in three or more of the following areas: botany, dendrology, forest biology, forest ecology, forest ecosystem management, forest entomology, forest health, forest mensuration, forest pathology, forest protection, forest soils, general soils, geographic information systems, land surveying, and silviculture OR One (1) year of technical forestry experience in one (1) or more of the following areas: forest management, including sale and removal of timber products; nursery management, including the transplanting of tree or shrub seedlings; forest pest management, including control of diseases and insect pests.

Duties Description The Forestry Technician 1 will work with our Lands and Forests team primarily to assist in managing State Forests in Oneida and Herkimer Counties. Successful candidates may be required to work alone, in rough terrain, and varying weather conditions. Principal duties may include some or all of the following:•Conduct various forest measurements and collect inventory plot data using a map and compass, a hand-held data collector and GPS unit, BAF prism, clinometer, Biltmore stick, data sheets, and other related forestry equipment, using standard procedures•Input field data into the State Forest Inventory Program•Assist with inventory plot layout, stand type mapping, and stand management recommendations using ArcMap•Assist with public education/presentations•Assist with various Unit Management Planning projects•Assist Foresters in marking timber sales based upon a written prescription, and performing timber volume calculationsEssential skills include:•Tree identification•Tree diameter and height measurement•Ability to navigate with both a GPS unit, and compass and pacing •Basic familiarity with ArcGIS •Proficiency with the Microsoft Office Suite programs•Ability to work both independently and as part of a team

Additional Comments This is a hourly appointment currently funded through 3/31/2025, with a likelihood of continuing beyond that date. Program needs and funding will determine actual termination date. Actual work schedule, duties and travel requirements may vary and will be discussed at the interview. Must have a valid driver’s license or demonstrate the ability to meet the transportation needs of the position.Must be able to negotiate difficult terrain.Must be able to work in remote areas.Must be able to work in adverse weather conditions. Travel may be required.Overnight travel may be required.

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Name Heath Boomhower

Telephone 518-402-9273

Fax 518-402-9038

Email Address PostingResponses@dec.ny.gov

Address

Street 625 Broadway

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12233

Notes on Applying Please email/mail your resume to the above. Be sure to include Vacancy #24-173710 on your resume and also in the subject line of your email or it may not be accepted. You must submit a copy of your college transcript of qualifying courses with your resume. An unofficial copy is acceptable.