State Forest Technician II

The South Carolina Forestry Commission is hiring a State Forest Technician II to assist in managing timber, wildlife, and public on state forest property. Responsibilities include forest management activities, timber sale preparation, compliance checks, and record keeping. Applicants need a high school diploma and two years of forestry management experience, or an associate degree in forestry. A criminal background check and physical fitness test are required.
When applying for this position, the electronic state application must be completed to include the Education and Work Experience sections and the Supplemental Questions. This includes a detailed description of each work-related position and, if applicable, military service (indicate rank) and job-related volunteer work that you feel qualifies you for the position.

Failure to provide detailed and complete work-related information may result in your application being rejected. A resume will not be accepted or reviewed to determine if an applicant has met the qualifications for the position.

A criminal records check will be conducted prior to an offer of employment. SCFC requires individuals to complete an online application to apply for this position. Interested individuals can access www.careers.sc.gov, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Applicants indicating college credit or degree(s) on the application may upload an unofficial copy of the transcript as an attachment to the application. Please note that the agency will require an official, certified copy of the transcript or diploma prior to hiring.

DRIVING RECORD: If this position requires the applicant to possess a valid driver’s license to operate a state vehicle or personal vehicle, any applicant being considered in the final stages of selection for the position will be required to provide a certified copy of a 10-year driving record.

Veteran Preference Statement

South Carolina is making our Veterans a priority for employment in state agencies and institutions.

Description

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Job Responsibilities

The Responsibilities of the Forestry Technician II:

Under general supervision, assists in managing the timber, wildlife, and public on state forest property.
• Assists with forest management activities including but not limited to timber cruising, timber marking, forest inventory, prescribe burning, wildfire suppression, tree planting checks, wildlife and recreation management, other silvicultural activities and general maintenance.
• Assists with forest product sale preparation to include establishment of sale boundaries, timber and pine straw sale evaluations, and announcements and awards of contracts.
• Assists in directing and checking forest management operations such as timber harvesting, pine straw raking, best management practices compliance, tree planting, site preparation, etc. to ensure compliance to contacts and forest certification standards.
• Performs administrative record keeping activities. Maintain written and/or electronic records of work performed in compliance with forest certification documents and other agency policies and procedures.
• Performs other duties as required in support of the SCFC mission and strategic goals.

Minimum and Additional Requirements

A high school diploma and two (2) years’ experience in forestry management. An associate’s degree in forestry management or natural resources may be substituted for the required work experience.

Must pass the agency’s initial physical fitness test that requires a two (2) mile walk carrying a 25lb. pack in 30 minutes or meet the agency’s physical fitness program requirements.

Must obtain firefighter registration with the Office of State Fire Marshal.

Criminal background check and drug and alcohol test are required.

A valid driver’s license is required.

Additional Comments

Must be able to lift, walk, squat, climb, and carry objects up to 50 lbs. Ability to work both indoors and outdoors in changing environmental conditions.

Works a standard weekly schedule, 37.5 hours / 5-day work week, 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. Job may require weekend work from time to time. Overnight travel required to include extensive periods of time (up to 16 days) on large fire incidents in/out of state.

Employee must have considerable knowledge of forest measurements and timber cruising. Considerable knowledge of forestry management techniques and practices. Ability to effectively communicate in writing and verbally. Ability to establish working relationship with employees, other agencies, and the general public. Working knowledge of geographical information systems and global positioning systems.

This position is designated as safety sensitive. This position requires the employee to be subject to random, post incident/accident, reasonable suspicion and rehabilitation monitoring and drug and alcohol testing consistent with SCFC Drug-Free Workplace – Drug and Alcohol Testing.

Employer

State of South Carolina

Agency

Forestry Commission

Address

5500 Broad River Road
Columbia, South Carolina, 29212

Phone

803-896-8879

The language used in this document does not create an employment contract between the employee and the agency. This document does not create any contractual rights or entitlements. The agency reserves the right to revise the content of this document, in whole or in part. No promises or assurances, whether written or oral, which are contrary to or inconsistent with the terms of this paragraph create any contract of employment.