Forestry Technician 1

The NYS Department of Environmental Conservation seeks a Forestry Technician 1 in New York, NY. Responsibilities include conducting forest inventories, utilizing aerial maps, identifying forest health issues, and maintaining field equipment. Candidates need 30 semester credit hours in forestry or one year of relevant experience. This is a seasonal, part-time role with a pay rate of $19/hour. The position requires work in remote areas and adverse weather conditions.
Description

Duties Description
• 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 and private 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.
• Collect seed for forest nursery production.
• 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.

Qualifications

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

Additional Comments

This is a seasonal, hourly appointment with an anticipated end date of 8/27/2025. 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 70 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.