Forester (37731)
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Position Number: 22088631
County:
Independence; Izard; Stone
Posting End Date: Open Until Filled
Anticipated Starting Salary: $40.340
Forestry Division
Hiring Authority:
#40 Arnhart Street
P.O. Box 26
Ash Flat, AR 72513
Phone: 870/994-2187
Email:
As the largest industry in Arkansas, the Arkansas Department of Agriculture is dedicated to the development and implementation of policies and programs for Arkansas agriculture and forestry to keep its farmers and ranchers competitive in national and international markets while ensuring safe food, fiber, and forest products for the citizens of the state and nation. The Department is organized into five Divisions: Forestry Division, Livestock and Poultry Division, Natural Resources Division, Plant Industries Division, and Shared Services Division.
Class Code: B080C
Grade: GS07
FLSA Status: NON-EXEMPT
Salary Range: $40,340.00 - $58,493.00
The Forester is responsible for supervising staff and managing and protecting the forests of assigned counties or multi-county areas. This position is governed by state and federal laws and agency policy.
Division and other state and federal organizations. Performs other duties as assigned.
Knowledge of forest management practices and techniques.
Knowledge of fire prevention and fire suppression theories and methods.
Knowledge of laws and regulations affecting fire control and forest management.
Knowledge of supervisory practices and procedures.
Knowledge of federal and state forestry programs available for forest landowners, communities and fire departments.
Ability to plan and coordinate work activities and monitor performance of subordinates.
Ability to prepare and make public presentations and conduct forestry training.
Ability to collect data, analyze needs assessments, and prepare written forest management recommendations for private and public forest landowners.
Ability to operate computer programs such as Windows 365 and basic mapping and GPS skills.
Proficient in written and oral communications.
The formal education equivalent of a bachelor's degree in forestry from a university accredited by the Society of American Foresters or in a related field. Must be licensed as a Registered Forester by the State Board of Registration for Foresters in accordance with ACA 17-31-302 or able to obtain registration within one year of employment. Until successful completion of the test, the employee will be referred to as Forestry Trainee. Must possess a valid Arkansas CDL driver’s license or the ability to procure one within 6 months of hire. Must pass an annual physical standard as a condition of employment. Additional requirements determined by the agency for recruiting purposes require review and approval by the Office of Personnel Management. OTHER JOB RELATED EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE MAY BE SUBSTITUTED FOR ALL OR PART OF THESE BASIC REQUIREMENTS, EXCEPT FOR CERTIFICATION OR LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS, UPON APPROVAL OF THE QUALIFICATIONS REVIEW COMMITTEE.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Frequent twenty-four (24) hour on-call duty and frequent exposure to hazardous conditions while fighting fires and marking timber.
- Forestry Division Residency policy: Forest Rangers and Foresters must reside within the county of their work station/counties of responsibility, or reside within a distance that will allow for the employees to arrive at the work station and be in route to the emergency within a thirty minute time period.
The State of Arkansas is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, age, disability, citizenship, national origin, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other status or characteristic protected by law.
Forester (37731)
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