Forester 1 – 3

~ The West Virginia Division of Forestry recently updated the National Priorities Section of the Forest Action Plan. Assessments and strategies focused on three national priorities: Conserve and Manage Working Forest Landscapes for Multiple Values and Uses; Protect Forests from Threats; and Enhance Public Benefits from Trees and Forests. ~

Position Overview

The WV Division of Forestry is recruiting qualified forestry professionals. We take great pride in our state forest resources.

Responsibilities

• Foresters are involved in specialized technical and field work in forest management, forest fire protection, logging sediment control, and other forestry related programs.
• The employee determines compliance with applicable laws, regulations, permits, best management practices, and/or contracts within an assigned project area in the state.
• Work is initially characterized by specific instructions from team leader or Regional Program Manager, with gradual assumption of more responsibility, independence, and authority as proficiency is demonstrated.
• Work requires travel and outside work in varying weather conditions and over difficult terrain.
• Subject to emergency response for, but not limited to, forest fire suppression and logging sediment control enforcement, as necessitated by environmental conditions and agency needs.
• Appointments from this announcement may be made at the Forester 1 (training), 2 (Journeyman) or 3 (advanced) levels depending on candidate qualifications and the current needs of the agency.
• Some positions require extensive and overnight travel.

Qualifications

• Training Requirement for Forester 1, 2 and 3: Associate or Bachelor's degree in a forestry program accredited by the Society of American Foresters.
• There is NO substitution for the degree requirement, only applicants with an accredited degree will be considered.
• Experience Requirement for Forester 1: None required.
• Experience Requirement for Forester 2: One (1) year of full-time or equivalent part-time paid experience in the field of forestry.
• Experience Requirement for Forester 3: Three (3) years of full-time or equivalent part-time paid experience in the field of forestry.

Special Requirements:

• Must have a current license as a registered professional forester or a registered forestry technician or in the process of obtaining professional licensure.
• Must be licensed or eligible to be licensed to operate a motor vehicle in West Virginia.

Additional Information

• This is not a specific vacancy recruitment.
• We are seeking applicants for expected vacancies. Your application will remain active for 1 year.
• We typically fill 5-10 vacancies per year in a variety of locations.
• Be sure to indicate on your application the counties in which you will definitely accept work.
• Appointments from this announcement may be made at the Forester 1 (training), 2 (Journeyman) or 3 (advanced) levels depending on candidate qualifications and the current needs of the agency.

To Apply

Please click "Apply on Company Website" below. If you qualify and would like specific information about vacancies and agency hiring plans, please contact:

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Important: 

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