Forester 2 - Natural Resources - See Posting

State of West Virginia • Full-time • Remote (West Virginia, United States) • 8h ago

Salary : $39,461.00 - $68,582.00 Annually

Location : - See Posting., WV

Job Type: Full-Time Permanent

Job Number: NR24-157 PSA

Department: Commerce - Natural Resources

Opening Date: 11/20/2024

Closing Date: 12/5/2024 11:59 PM Eastern

LOCATION OF VACANCY: FAYETTE

NICHOLAS

RALEIGH

Nature of Work

Fayette, Nicholas, Raleigh County

Wildlife/Games Management Under the direction of the Game Management Unit Forestry Program Specialist, employee will perform professional forestry and biological work at the professional level. May supervise seasonal and other temporary personnel assigned to the same project area. Works closely with district game management staff and forest management program staff to identify forest land management practices to be implemented on wildlife management areas and in the delineation and completion of such practices. Coordinates the required measures in developing timber sales on state lands, bid package development, marking and cruising timber sales and monitoring of timber management activities. Has a thorough working knowledge of forestry practices and principles to carry out the agency's forest management activities on state wildlife management areas. Has a working knowledge of herbicide and application techniques. Work requires overnight travel throughout the state. Has latitude to exercise independent judgment in execution of duties. Office location will be determined depending on county of residence within the counties of location of vacancy. Must have a valid driver's license. Activities may be performed outside in varying weather conditions and over difficult terrain. Must possess good writing and verbal communication skills. A strong background in wildlife management and forest management is desired. Performs related work as required. Regular attendance is required.

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IMPORTANT: Your eligibility will be based on information provided in your application; therefore, make sure your application is detailed and complete. You MUST complete ALL parts of the application, including the Work Experience section.

ATTENTION: Applicant must verify post high school education by submitting an official transcript or diploma, training or licensure earned pertaining to this position by the closing date of the posting, if not previously verified If you are claiming Veterans preference, please submit "MEMBER 4" form and/or your VA Letter. Protecting your personal information is our highest priority. If your official transcript, training/licensure, or Veterans documentation contains your Social Security Number and/or birthdate, please redact that information before submitting it to the Division of Personnel.

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Minimum Qualifications

Training: Associate degree in a Forest Technology program recognized by the Society of American Foresters OR a Bachelor's degree in a forestry program accredited by the Society of American Foresters.

Experience: One year of full-time or equivalent part-time paid experience in the field of forestry.

Special Requirement: Must have a current license as a registered professional forester or a registered forestry technician or in the process of obtaining professional licensure. Must have a valid driver's license.

Must take and pass a physical examination within in the first six months of employment and submit to annual follow-up examinations. Failure to pass the initial examination will result in termination of employment. Failure to pass a subsequent examination may result in reassignment.

Positions must meet the qualifications for and become a Special Natural Resources Police Officer at the earliest opportunity following employment and maintain this commission throughout the period of employment in the position. This requirement may be waived at the discretion of the State Forester.

***The Division of Personnel uses your complete work history to qualify you for positions. Please be as detailed as possible and list all of your past employment.***

State employment offers a variety of benefits.

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This job requires: Associate degree in a Forest Technology program recognized by the Society of American ForestersORa Bachelor's degree in a forestry program accredited by the Society of American Foresters.All degrees must be verified by transcript or diploma by the closing date of this posting. If we do not have verification of your degree by the closing date of this posting you will not qualify.Please select how you qualify:

I have an Associate degree in a Forest Technology program recognized by the Society of American Foresters.
I have a Bachelor's degree in a forestry program accredited by the Society of American Foresters.
I do not have a qualifying degree. DO NOT APPLY.

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This job requires one year of full-time or equivalent part-time paid experience in the field of forestry.Please remember that all experience must be listed in the Work Experience section of the application under Job Duties in order to qualify. Do you have this experience?

I have one year of full-time or equivalent part-time paid experience in the field of forestry.
I have less than one year of full-time or equivalent part-time paid experience in the field of forestry. DO NOT APPLY.
I have no paid experience in the field of forestry. DO NOT APPLY.

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If you have a degree from an accredited college or university, please enter the following information: the degree you earned, the major/field of study, the date on which you graduated, and the school you graduated from. For example: Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (Concentration in Accounting) 12/09/2023 West Virginia State UniversityIf you have successfully completed semester/quarter hours from an accredited college or university, please enter the following information: the number of semester/quarter hours you have earned, the date(s) you attended, and the school(s) you attended.For example: 36 semester hours Spring 2021 through Fall 2021 Marshall UniversityIf you have vocational school training or similar, please enter the following information: the number of clock hours or credits earned and/or the certificate(s) or diploma(s) you have earned (including your major/field of study), the date(s) you graduated, and the school(s) you attended.For example: 580 Clock Hours in Arc Welding from Ben Franklin Career Center May 2023If you have other training, education, certification, and/or licensure that you would like to document (including but not limited to: West Virginia Professional Engineering License, Certified Public Accountant, Comp TIA A+ or Network+ certification, Certified Nursing Assistant, etc.) please enter that information here.If you do not have any of the above training or education, please type "NONE" here.

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This job requires a valid driver's license. Do you have a valid driver's license?

I have a valid driver's license (any state).
I do not have a valid driver's license. DO NOT APPLY.

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Special Requirement: Must have a current license as a registered professional forester or a registered forestry technician or in the process of obtaining professional licensure.

I have a current license as a registered professional forester.
I have a current license as a registered forestry technician.
I am in the process of obtaining professional licensure.
I do not meet the Special Requirement. DO NOT APPLY.

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Were all of the jobs listed in your application paid?

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If you answered NO to the above question, please list below the names of the employers for which you did not receive compensation. Compensation may not only be salary or wages. It may be room and board, gas mileage, etc.If you answered YES to the above question, please put NONE.

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We do not accept any of the following documentation. These will not be utilized during the application process. This documentation will not be reviewed or accepted. Resumes will not be accepted in place of a completed application.1) Unofficial transcripts2) High School Diplomas/transcripts3) Unrelated documents not pertaining to the position for which you are applying4) Any international degree that has not been evaluated by a N.A.C.E.S. (National Association of Credential Evaluation Services) approved organization. For more information, please visit: https://www.naces.org/members5) Resumes (this information must be included in the Work History section of your application)Please do not attach any of the above documentation to your application, nor send it to the Division of Personnel via email or regular mail.I have read and understand this statement pertaining to my application.

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Confirmation. By submitting my application I confirm and agree that all application statements are correct. I further understand that all my information is subject to verification and any misrepresentation is grounds for permanent disqualification.