What are the responsibilities and job description for the forester position at Arizona Department of Administration?
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Job Summary: This position works on a team and manages the planning and implementation of forestry projects on private, state, and federal land in the assigned District. Projects include hazardous fuel reduction, forest health improvement, and watershed restoration. This position may offer the ability to work remotely, within Arizona, based upon the department's business needs and continual meeting of expected performance measures.
The State of Arizona strives for a work culture that affords employees flexibility, autonomy, and trust. Across our many agencies, boards, and commissions, many State employees participate in the State's Remote Work Program and are able to work remotely in their homes, in offices, and in hoteling spaces. All work, including remote work, should be performed within Arizona unless an exception is properly authorized in advance.
Job Duties:
•Identify projects and develop planning documents for forest and other natural resource management concerns.
•Interpret planning documents and implement projects on-the-ground for forest and other natural resource management concerns.
•Lead field staff and develop work plans for project oversight and monitoring; report outcomes and recommend management actions.
•Coordinate with other forestry and fire management staff to ensure all stakeholder needs are met and concurrence in documented; draft project task orders and manage contractors and internal crews in the implementation of projects.
•Provide technical assistance to landowners, internal staff, partners, and stakeholders; conduct forest resource surveys.
•Drive on State business
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (KSAs):
•Forest planning, site specific prescription development, and the elements of a well-written plan.
•Forest operations, including harvesting and methods used in the forest industry.
•Arizona forest and fuel types and state and federal environmental compliance laws and regulations.
Skills in:
•Computer applications such as MS Word, Excel, and ArcGIS-related products.
•Strong interpersonal skills that facilitate effective communication and teamwork.
•Training others in forestry related subjects, safety practices and protocols.
•Timber marking, cruising and stand value estimation.
Ability to:
•Interact effectively with others to convey thoughts, ideas, and information.
•Track progress against goals and make adjustments in order to achieve results.
•Lead with a positive and productive attitude.
•Maintain written records, prepare documents and reports.
Selective Preference(s):
Bachelor of Science Degree in Forestry or related natural resource program. 2 years experience developing forest planning documents and managing forestry operations.
Job Summary: This position works on a team and manages the planning and implementation of forestry projects on private, state, and federal land in the assigned District. Projects include hazardous fuel reduction, forest health improvement, and watershed restoration. This position may offer the ability to work remotely, within Arizona, based upon the department's business needs and continual meeting of expected performance measures.
The State of Arizona strives for a work culture that affords employees flexibility, autonomy, and trust. Across our many agencies, boards, and commissions, many State employees participate in the State's Remote Work Program and are able to work remotely in their homes, in offices, and in hoteling spaces. All work, including remote work, should be performed within Arizona unless an exception is properly authorized in advance.
Job Duties:
•Identify projects and develop planning documents for forest and other natural resource management concerns.
•Interpret planning documents and implement projects on-the-ground for forest and other natural resource management concerns.
•Lead field staff and develop work plans for project oversight and monitoring; report outcomes and recommend management actions.
•Coordinate with other forestry and fire management staff to ensure all stakeholder needs are met and concurrence in documented; draft project task orders and manage contractors and internal crews in the implementation of projects.
•Provide technical assistance to landowners, internal staff, partners, and stakeholders; conduct forest resource surveys.
•Drive on State business
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (KSAs):
•Forest planning, site specific prescription development, and the elements of a well-written plan.
•Forest operations, including harvesting and methods used in the forest industry.
•Arizona forest and fuel types and state and federal environmental compliance laws and regulations.
Skills in:
•Computer applications such as MS Word, Excel, and ArcGIS-related products.
•Strong interpersonal skills that facilitate effective communication and teamwork.
•Training others in forestry related subjects, safety practices and protocols.
•Timber marking, cruising and stand value estimation.
Ability to:
•Interact effectively with others to convey thoughts, ideas, and information.
•Track progress against goals and make adjustments in order to achieve results.
•Lead with a positive and productive attitude.
•Maintain written records, prepare documents and reports.
Selective Preference(s):
Bachelor of Science Degree in Forestry or related natural resource program. 2 years experience developing forest planning documents and managing forestry operations.
