Forest Development Tech Inern

Position Summary :

Incumbent works under the direct supervision of the Forest Development & Restoration Manger (supervisor). Routine supervision and technical duties are performed under direction of supervisor who specifies scope of project, objectives to be met and results expected. Instructions are provided for new or unusual aspect of work. Unusual or unprecedented situations are referred to the supervisor. Work is reviewed at appropriate intervals for technical adequacy, accomplishment of objectives and coordination with other Forestry section activities.

This job description is illustrative only of the responsibilities performed by this position and is not all inclusive.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Performs partial range of administrative duties on an as needed basis and as directed by Forest Development and Restoration Manager.
• Assists with data collection, data processing, and data analysis for all project activity relating to forest development or restoration.
• Assists with planning and coordination of the timber stand improvement program; assist with prescribing cutting practices based on an examination of stand conditions and aesthetic or other resource requirements; consults with others, such as wildlife specialist as required.
• Assists with planning and coordination of the reforestation program; assist with prescribing techniques in seed collection, site preparation, and tree planting to meet rigid silvicultural standards. Assures that other regimes of wildlife, cultural sites, aesthetics, etc., have been considered.
• Assists with coordinating with greenhouses and seed processors to ensure adequate seed supplies are being grown for reforestation needs and associated planting acreages and tree species.
• Assists with examining forest for disease and insect outbreaks and makes recommendations for treatments and preventative measures to ensure healthy forest conditions.
• Potential to assist in writing and developing contracts and working closely with many outside agencies on timber stand improvement, reforestation, and restoration projects.
• Potential to assist in preparation and creation of successful proposals to get additional funding for future projects and activities under forest development or restoration.
• Forest Development and Restoration assignments involve the full range of duties concerned with timber stand improvement, reforestation, forest pest detection and control, genetic tree improvement, ecological restoration, and administrative functions.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES :

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS :

PHYSICAL / WORK ENVIORNMENT :

The incumbent must be physically capable and willing to endure extended periods of work under a wide variety of environmental conditions. Approximately 70% of this work is performed in the field. The incumbent must be in good physical condition and be able to traverse hillsides in rough forest terrain as a daily requirement when performing timber cruising, marking, or forest survey assignments. Heavy work such as lifting or digging may occur in emergencies. Wildfire control assignments may involve extremely strenuous and hazardous activity for extended times. Firefighting is not a requirement for this position, however all positions in the forestry department are encouraged to participate and become trained in wildfire suppression . Travel may be periodically required. The incumbent may be required to work occasional nights and / or weekends. Wildfire control assignments may involve extremely strenuous and hazardous activity for extended times.

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