Environmental Protection Forester 2 (35 Hour)
Hybrid
Recruitment #221025-7616EE-001
| Location |
Marlborough, CT
|
|---|---|
| Date Opened | 11/3/2022 12:00:00 AM |
| Salary | $72,908* - $104,936/year (*New state employees start at the minimum) |
| Job Type | Open to the Public |
| Close Date | 11/25/2022 11:59:00 PM |
Introduction
Are you an outdoor enthusiast with a passion for Forest Management?
If so, we have a fantastic opportunity for you!
The State of Connecticut, Department of Energy & Environmental Protection (DEEP) is currently seeking to hire an Environmental Protection Forester 2 with the Forestry Division, Private and Municipal Lands Unit. This position will work within the Cooperative Forest Management (Service Forestry) Program.
About Us:
At the State of Connecticut, DEEP, we are dedicated to conserving, improving, and protecting our natural resources and the environment; and increasing the availability of cheaper, cleaner, and more reliable energy.
The mission of the Bureau of Natural Resources is to conserve and enhance Connecticut's fish, wildlife and forest resources and to enhance opportunities for public use and appreciation. The Bureau of Natural Resources is made up of three Divisions (Fisheries, Forestry and Wildlife) and a central office.
Position Highlights:
DEEP's Forestry Division encourages the long term practice of responsible and sustainable forest management. We accomplish this by;
- Protecting Connecticut's forest resources from the effects of fire, insects, disease, and misuse.
- Providing accurate and timely information about Connecticut's forest resources.
- Certifying forest practitioners.
- Managing the State Forests, in which exist many large blocks of unfragmented forest land.
- Engaging municipalities and citizens in the work of urban forestry.
- Providing guidance and technical support to private forestland owners.
The Forestry Division has several units of focus, each specializing in achieving these goals as relevant to their programs. These units include State Lands Management, Private & Municipal Lands, Forest Protection, Forest Planning, Forest Practices Act, and Utilization and Marketing.
In this role as a Service Forester, you will provide technical forestry assistance, outreach, and education to private and municipal woodland owners. You will work closely with program partners statewide to ensure woodland owners have the most accurate information and guidance needed to make informed decisions that ultimately steward an important shared resource.
With over 70% of forest land in Connecticut owned by private landowners, Service Forestry seeks to assist these woodland owners to take an active interest in what occurs in their forest, and implement a program of forest management. Collectively private woodland owners have an enormous influence over the quality and extent of our forests, and play a critical role in the success of forests functioning as a natural climate change solution.
This position is based out of Marlborough, CT and covers the central one-third of Connecticut, which includes part of Hartford County, and all of Middlesex and New Haven counties. It is one of three service forestry positions, which collectively cover the entire state.
This full-time position is 35 hours per week, Monday through Friday. Some evening and weekends may be required.
What we can offer you:
State of Connecticut employees participate in a competitive benefits plan that includes:
- Excellent health and dental coverage;
- A generous retirement plan;
- Paid time off;
- A healthy work - life balance!
Learn more about how you can make an impact
Selection Plan
Application Process:
In order to comply with Public Act 21-69, the State of Connecticut is no longer asking for resumes during the initial application process.
In order to be considered for this job opening, you must meet the minimum qualifications as listed on the job opening. You must specify your qualifications on your application. The minimum experience and training requirements must be met by the close date, unless otherwise specified.
The immediate vacancy is listed above, however, applications to this recruitment may be used for future vacancies in this job class.
All application materials must be received by the recruiting agency by the time specified on the job opening for the position for which you are applying. Late applications may not be submitted and will not be considered. Exceptions are rare and limited to documented events that incapacitate a candidate during the entire duration of the job posting time period. It is the candidate’s obligation and responsibility to request an exception and provide a legally recognized justification to accommodate such exception. Requests should be made to DAS.SHRM@ct.gov.
Please ensure that your application is complete. You will be unable to make revisions once you officially submit your application to the state of Connecticut.
Selection Process:
Incumbents in this class will be required to possess and retain certification as a Forester in accordance with Section 23-65h of the Connecticut General Statutes unless already certified by another reciprocating state.
Applicants not currently certified as a Forester must take the certification exam on March 8, 2023. Exam pre-registration is required by February 8, 2023.
Exam Exception - Forester certification or licensure from another state or entity under a law which provides substantially similar qualifications for certification through examination under the provisions of Connecticut General Statute 23-65h.
This posting may require completion of additional referral questions (RQs) which will be sent to you via email after the closing date. The email notification will include an expiration date by which you must submit (Finish) your responses. Please regularly check your email for notifications. Please check your SPAM and/or Junk folders, as emails could end up there in error.
During the recruitment process, applicants may be required to submit additional documentation supporting their qualification(s) for this position. These documents may include: performance reviews, supervisory references, college transcripts, licensure, etc. at the discretion of the agency.
Contact Information:
Should you have any questions pertaining to this recruitment, please contact Tyler Cashman at Tyler.Cashman@ct.gov.
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PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)
In the Department of Energy and Environmental Protection, Division of Forestry this class is accountable for acting as a working lead and/or for performing the most complex tasks in forest resource management and protection activities.
EXAMPLES OF DUTIES
• Works
independently providing technical assistance to private and municipal woodland
owners for the Division of Forestry;
• Develops and implements USDA Forest Stewardship, assists with Urban and Community Forestry plans. Prepares and inputs grant narrative accomplishments;
• Coordinates and conducts educational workshops for interested groups regarding various aspects of forest management, current-use woodland taxation, climate change, forest carbon, forest health, insects and disease, and other natural resource interests and issues;
• Acts as a Department representative at technical and professional meetings;
• Provides statewide coverage to the USDA Forest Stewardship Program through the collection and reporting of forest management plans written to USDA Forest Stewardship Plan writing standards in SMART, the USDA national reporting database;
• Assists managing USDA Forest Legacy program including public outreach, technical assistance, and annual easement monitoring;
• May assist Land Acquisition Division and Forest Planner with natural resource assessments and resolution of easement violations;
• May lead and assist in fire prevention and control activities including the training and direction of fire wardens and crews; may be required to assist other states or federal agencies on emergency assignments; performs related duties as required;
• Performs miscellaneous administrative duties: uses personal computer (write reports, databases, GIS);
• Responds (e.g., written & orally) to correspondence & inquiries;
• Provides recommendations to supervisor & staff on assessment of programs to improve efficiency; reviews plans & documents prepared by others;
• Applicants must have and maintain the agility, endurance and physical ability to perform the required work. A physical examination may be required prior to and/or during employment in this class;
• Incumbents in this class may be exposed to some risk of injury or personal harm from on-site field conditions and a moderate degree of discomfort from year round weather conditions;
• Incumbents in this class may be required to travel.
• Develops and implements USDA Forest Stewardship, assists with Urban and Community Forestry plans. Prepares and inputs grant narrative accomplishments;
• Coordinates and conducts educational workshops for interested groups regarding various aspects of forest management, current-use woodland taxation, climate change, forest carbon, forest health, insects and disease, and other natural resource interests and issues;
• Acts as a Department representative at technical and professional meetings;
• Provides statewide coverage to the USDA Forest Stewardship Program through the collection and reporting of forest management plans written to USDA Forest Stewardship Plan writing standards in SMART, the USDA national reporting database;
• Assists managing USDA Forest Legacy program including public outreach, technical assistance, and annual easement monitoring;
• May assist Land Acquisition Division and Forest Planner with natural resource assessments and resolution of easement violations;
• May lead and assist in fire prevention and control activities including the training and direction of fire wardens and crews; may be required to assist other states or federal agencies on emergency assignments; performs related duties as required;
• Performs miscellaneous administrative duties: uses personal computer (write reports, databases, GIS);
• Responds (e.g., written & orally) to correspondence & inquiries;
• Provides recommendations to supervisor & staff on assessment of programs to improve efficiency; reviews plans & documents prepared by others;
• Applicants must have and maintain the agility, endurance and physical ability to perform the required work. A physical examination may be required prior to and/or during employment in this class;
• Incumbents in this class may be exposed to some risk of injury or personal harm from on-site field conditions and a moderate degree of discomfort from year round weather conditions;
• Incumbents in this class may be required to travel.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY
Considerable knowledge of the principles and practices of silviculture and forest resource management, silvics, forest mensuration, aerial photogrammetry, forest products marketing and utilization, forest surveys and type-mapping, forest recreation, forest diseases and insects; knowledge of laws and regulations pertaining to forest lands, arboriculture, and related resources; knowledge of forest land tax classification laws; interpersonal skills; oral and written communication skills; ability to develop short and long range forest management plans and programs; considerable ability to keep records and make reports; ability to review and evaluate forest management plans; ability to coordinate and oversee forest fire prevention and control; ability to utilize computer software; some lead ability.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE
Seven (7) years of experience performing technical analysis in forest management.
Forest management is defined as professional level forestry work requiring a knowledge of such scientific fields as dendrology, silvics and silviculture, engineering, forest economics, forest influences, and forest pathology and entomology and the application of their principles to the production of goods and services.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SUBSTITUTIONS ALLOWED
1. College training in forestry, forest management as defined or arboriculture may be substituted for the General Experience on the basis of fifteen (15) semester hours equalling one-half (1/2) year of experience to a maximum of four (4) years.
2. A Master's degree in forestry or forest management as defined may be substituted for one (1) additional year of the General Experience.
2. A Master's degree in forestry or forest management as defined may be substituted for one (1) additional year of the General Experience.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
The preferred candidate will possess:
- Experience in the application of principles and practices of silvics, silviculture, forest mensuration, private forest land management, municipal forest land management, and forest products marketing;
- Experience developing and implementing forest management plans;
- Experience communicating in person and in writing to convey the principles and practices of climate science, forest ecology, forest health and resilience, carbon forestry, or urban and community forest management;
- Experience working independently and with others to develop and implement a project specific to vocational duties;
- Experience interpreting laws pertaining to forest lands, including forest land tax classification laws;
- Experience developing and implementing adult education;
- Experience utilizing computer software, forestry and natural resource management phone apps, geographic information systems, and electronic field data collection.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
1. Incumbents in this class must be willing to accept assignment or transfer to any area of the State.
2. Incumbents in this class may be required by the appointing authority to possess and retain appropriate current licenses, permits and/or certification including a standard first aid certificate. Incumbents may be required to perform emergency first aid as needed.
3. Incumbents in this class must obtain a Commercial Supervisory Certificate for the application of pesticides issued by the Department of Energy and Environmental Protection within one (1) year of appointment.
4. Incumbents in this class will be required by the appointing authority to possess and retain certification as a Forester in accordance with Section 23-65h of the Connecticut General Statutes.
5. Incumbents in this class may be required to travel.
6. Incumbents in this class may be required to possess and retain a valid Motor Vehicle Operator’s license.
2. Incumbents in this class may be required by the appointing authority to possess and retain appropriate current licenses, permits and/or certification including a standard first aid certificate. Incumbents may be required to perform emergency first aid as needed.
3. Incumbents in this class must obtain a Commercial Supervisory Certificate for the application of pesticides issued by the Department of Energy and Environmental Protection within one (1) year of appointment.
4. Incumbents in this class will be required by the appointing authority to possess and retain certification as a Forester in accordance with Section 23-65h of the Connecticut General Statutes.
5. Incumbents in this class may be required to travel.
6. Incumbents in this class may be required to possess and retain a valid Motor Vehicle Operator’s license.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
1. Incumbents in this class must have and maintain adequate physical strength, stamina, physical agility, and visual and auditory acuity, and must maintain such physical fitness as to be able to perform the duties.
2. A physical examination may be required .
2. A physical examination may be required .
WORKING CONDITIONS
Incumbents in this class may be exposed to some risk of personal injury or physical harm from on site, field conditions and to some degree of discomfort from year-round weather conditions.
Conclusion
AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
The State of Connecticut is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and strongly encourages the applications of women, minorities, and persons with disabilities.
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