Forestry Technician 1

The Forestry Technician 1 position at New York State involves assisting with habitat and land management projects in Ulster County, NY. Responsibilities include forest inventories, marking timber sales, documenting forest health issues, and operating field equipment. The role is part-time, temporary, and requires specific forestry education or experience. This position is not remote, as telecommuting is not allowed.
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AgencyEnvironmental Conservation, Department of

TitleForestry Technician 1

Occupational CategoryI.T. Engineering, Sciences

Salary GradeHourly

Bargaining UnitOSU - Operational Services Unit (CSEA)

Salary RangeFrom $19.33 to $19.33 Hourly

Employment Type Part-Time

Part-time Percent 100%

Appointment Type Temporary

Jurisdictional Class Competitive Class

Travel Percentage 20%

Workweek Mon-Fri

"Other" Explanation

Hours Per Week 40

Workday

From 8:30 AM

To 5 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? No

County Ulster

Street Address 21 South Putt Corners Road

City New Paltz

StateNY

Zip Code12561

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.

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 silviculture
OR
One (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 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.

Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.

Name Karen Price

Telephone 518-402-9273

Fax 518-402-9038

Email Address PostingResponses@dec.ny.gov

Address

Street 625 Broadway

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12233

Notes on ApplyingPlease email/mail your resume to the above. Be sure to include Vacancy #25-187419 on your resume and also in the subject line of your email or it may not be accepted. You must submit a copy of your college transcript of qualifying courses with your resume. An unofficial copy is acceptable.