Forester 1 / Trainee 1/2- Two Positions - NY HELPS

NY HELP Yes Agency Environmental Conservation, Department of Title Forester 1 / Trainee 1/2- Two Positions - NY HELPS Occupational Category Other Professional Careers Salary Grade NS Bargaining Unit PS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF) Salary Range From $52198 to $82656 Annually Employment Type Full-Time Appointment Type Permanent Jurisdictional Class Competitive Class Travel Percentage 5% Workweek Mon-Fri Hours Per Week 37.5 Workday From 7:30 AM To 3:30 PM Flextime allowed? No Mandatory overtime? No Compressed workweek allowed? No Telecommuting allowed? Yes County Chenango Street Address 2715 State Highway 80 City Sherburne State NY Zip Code 13460 Minimum Qualifications This title is part of the New York Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement Statewide Program (NY HELPS).For the duration of the NY HELPS Program, this title may be filled via a non-competitive appointment, which means no examination is required but all candidates must meet the minimum qualifications of the title for which they apply. To be eligible for appointment under NY HELPS, candidates must meet the minimum qualifications below:Minimum qualifications: Forester Trainee 1: A bachelor's or higher degree in ecological forest management, forest biology, forest ecosystem science, forest health, forest resource management, forestry, Natural Resources Planning, Natural Resources Management, Natural Resources Conservation, or urban forestry.ORA bachelor's or higher degree including or supplemented by 24 credits in any of the following; dendrology, entomology, environmental planning (as part of a forestry program), environmental policy (as part of a forestry program), environmental resource management (as part of a forestry program), forest ecology, forest ecosystem, forest entomology, forest inventories, forest pathology, forest management, forest measurement/inventory, forest recreation, forest recreation management, geographic information system (GIS), natural resources planning, natural resources policy, pathology, plant entomology, plant pathology, silviculture, soils, surveying, or wilderness management.Forester Trainee 2: You must also have as qualifying bachelors degree as noted above and either 1: One year of professional experience in forestry; OR 2: A master's or higher degree in ecological forest management, forest biology, forest ecosystem science, forest health, forest resource management, forestry, Natural Resources Planning, Natural Resources Management, Natural Resources Conservation, or urban forestry.Forester 1: You must also have as qualifying bachelors degree as noted above and either 1: Two years of professional experience in forestry; OR 2: A master's or higher degree in ecological forest management, forest biology, forest ecosystem science, forest health, forest resource management, forestry, Natural Resources Planning, Natural Resources Management, Natural Resources Conservation, or urban forestry AND One year of professional experience in forestry.Candidates may also be appointed via the following:Reassignment - Currently in the title and an employee of DECorReinstatement - Previously held the title on a permanent competitive basis or held a title as indicated under the transfer eligible section on a permanent competitive basis.orTransfer - Eligible for transfer under Section 70.1: One year of permanent competitive service as an Environmental Program Specialist 1 (Natural Resources), Forestry Technician 2, or Forestry Technician 3.55-b/55-c Appointment- Must meet minimum qualifications above and include a copy of the letter from Civil Service which indicates approval for the 55-b/55-c program. Duties Description Will be responsible for the management of State Forest lands in Chenango and/or Madison Counties. Job duties will include: - Developing State Forest Unit Management Plans (UMPs) and presenting information at public meetings.- Implementing UMPs including developing work plans, conducting forest inventory and stand analysis, prescribing forest management treatments, monitoring recreational use and associated impacts, and monitoring forest health issues.- Utilizing GPS/GIS to collect data in the field, incorporating data into Department's databases, and producing maps and reports.- Preparing and administrating timber sale contracts and associated construction and maintenance projects on State Forest lands.- Working cooperatively with other Department programs including requesting and coordinating Operations work on State forests- Interacting with user groups, volunteers and other stakeholders through the administration of Volunteer Stewardship Agreements and Temporary Revocable Permits to complete projects and maintain recreational assets and facilities.- Supervising forest technicians, interns, and other seasonal staff as needed.- Conducting other program-related activities as assigned by supervisor. Additional Comments Must have a valid driver's license or demonstrate the ability to meet the transportation needs of the position.Must be able to negotiate difficult terrain.Must be able to work in remote areas.Must be able to work in adverse weather conditions. Travel may be required.Overnight travel may be required.Must be able to lift and move objects up to 40 pounds.Telecommuting may be available, will be discussed at interview.We offer a work-life balance and a generous benefits package, worth 65% of salary, including:- Holiday & Paid Time Off- Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)- Pension from New York State Employees' Retirement System- Shift & Geographic pay differentials- Affordable Health Care options- Family dental and vision benefits at no additional cost- NYS Deferred Compensation plan- Access to NY 529 and NY ABLE College Savings Programs, and U.S. Savings Bonds- And many more...For new State employees appointed to graded positions, the annual salary is the hiring rate (beginning of the Salary Range) of the position. Promotion salaries are calculated by the NYS Office of the State Comptroller in accordance with NYS Civil Service Law, OSC Payroll rules and regulations and negotiated union contracts.DEC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity. Name Heath Boomhower Telephone (518) 402-9273 Fax (518) 402-9038 Email Address Address Street 625 Broadway City Albany State NY Zip Code 12233 Notes on Applying Please email/mail resume indicating your interest in this position to the above. If you are qualified based on your education, you must also include a copy of your college transcript. An unofficial copy is acceptable. Be sure to include Vacancy #24-170253 on your resume and also in the subject line of your email or it may not be accepted.

Created: 2024-10-28