Forestry Technician 1

The Forestry Technician 1 position at the Department of Environmental Conservation in New Paltz, NY, involves assisting in habitat and land management projects. Responsibilities include forest inventories, timber marking, documenting forest health issues, and maintaining field equipment. Candidates need 30 semester credits in forestry or one year of technical forestry experience. The job requires working in remote areas and adverse weather conditions, with potential travel involved.
The duties that the incumbent of the vacancy will be expected to perform. Duties Description The Forestry Technician will assist the regional Wildlife Forester in projects related to habitat management and land management. Job duties associated include: - Inventory and document access needs and infrastructure status for various State properties- Assist in marking timber sales on state lands, Conduct forest inventories of public lands to determine and record such information as acreage, forest types, volume and quality.- Utilize aerial maps to record location of property boundary lines, roads and other features.- Conduct surveys of State lands to locate and identify forest health problems.- Document forest health problems on maps and/or aerial photographs, identifying type and location of forest stands, acreage covered, and other information necessary for the survey.- May maintain and operate field equipment such as hedgetrimmers, chain saws, weed whackers, safety equipment, and other two cycle equipment.- May perform general grounds maintenance tasks such as clearing sites, cutting brush and wood, trimming and removing trees and shrubs.- Work with herbicides to control vegetation on state-owned lands- Assist with prescribed burns on State lands -Conduct surveys of State lands to locate and identify forest health and invasive species problems.- Document forest health problems on maps and/or aerial photographs, identifying type and location of forest stands, acreage covered, and other information necessary for the survey.- Assist in other wildlife-related surveys and work as needed.

The minimum qualifications required for this vacancy. Minimum Qualifications Thirty (30) semester credit hours, including twelve (12) semester credit hours in forestry, which must include at least one course in three or more of the following areas: botany, dendrology, forest biology, forest ecology, forest ecosystem management, forest entomology, forest health, forest mensuration, forest pathology, forest protection, forest soils, general soils, geographic information systems, land surveying, and silvicultureOROne (1) year of technical forestry experience in one (1) 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.

Additional comments regarding the vacancy. Additional Comments This is a hourly appointment currently funded through 3/31/2026, with a likelihood of continuing beyond that date. Program needs and funding will determine actual termination date. 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.Must be able to lift and move objects up to 25 pounds.The Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) is committed to fostering a culture of diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility. Our work would not be possible without the diverse backgrounds, experiences, ideas, and abilities of our employees. DEC is committed to developing a workforce which represents the diverse population of New York State. DEC embraces a diverse and inclusive work environment by encouraging all individuals, including those with disabilities, to apply to open positions at the agency.

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