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Location: Dunkirm, NY Category: Research Foundation Posted On: Wed Aug 9 2023 Job Description:

Title: Forest Technician I

Department: NYSDEC Region 9, Dunkirk Office, 178 Point Drive North, Dunkirk, NY 14048

Salary: $44,957 annual

Brief Description of Duties: Job will focus primarily on State Forest management. Specific tasks may include the following:

• Gather certain field data from random plots using hand-held GPS unit and/or electronic data collector, 10 BAF prism, clinometer, tree scale stick, and other related equipment, using standard procedures

• Input field data into the State Forest inventory program

• Gather field data with hand-held GPS unit and/or electronic data collector

• Assist with timber type mapping using GIS technology

• Assist foresters in marking forest product sales based upon a written prescription

• Perform timber volume computations

• Monitor sales activity for compliance with contract requirements

Essential skills include:

• Tree identification

• Tree diameter and height measurement

• GPS navigation

• GIS data manipulation

• Candidates must possess a valid New York State driver's license at the time of appointment or demonstrate their ability to meet the transportation needs of the job.

  Job Requirements:

Required Qualifications: On or before the date of appointment, the preferred candidate must possess the following:

• 30 semester college credit hours, including or supplemented by 12 semester credit hours in forestry, which must include at least one course in three or more of the following areas: forest biology, silviculture, forest mensuration, forest protection, forest soils, dendrology, botany and land surveying. OR

• One year of diversified, technical forestry experience in two 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.

Operational Needs: Normal workdays will be Monday through Friday, year-round; some nights, weekends and overnight travel may be required. This position will require office and field assignments based on program needs. Must be able to negotiate difficult terrain, carry up to 12 pounds on their back, work independently or as part of a team with minimal supervision in remote areas and in adverse weather conditions. Must possess a valid driver's license and demonstrate the ability to meet the transportation needs of the position.

Additional Information:

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As an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer, The Research Foundation for SUNY will not discriminate in its employment practices due to an applicant's race, color, creed, religion, sex, pregnancy-related conditions, reproductive health decisions, childbirth or related medical conditions, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, transgender status, age, national origin or ancestry, marital status, familial status, citizenship, physical and mental disability, prior arrest or conviction record, genetic characteristics/genetic information, predisposition or carrier status, domestic violence victim status, military status or service, veteran status, or any other characteristics protected under federal, state or local law.

The Research Foundation for The State University of New York offers exceptional benefits such as healthcare, dental, vision, pension plans, competitive pay, generous paid time off, life insurance and long-term disability insurance.