Watershed Agricultural Council · 1 month ago
Watershed Forester
Walton, NY
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
2+ years expWatershed Agricultural Council is focused on the protection and enhancement of water quality in the New York City water supply system. The Watershed Forester will oversee programs that provide technical assistance, financial incentives, and educational support for loggers, landowners, and foresters.
AgricultureForestry
Responsibilities
Oversee Watershed Forestry Program activities established to provide forestry planning services, and technical assistance to landowners, foresters and loggers within the Catskill/Delaware watersheds
Work with landowners and watershed qualified foresters to implement forest management plans with a special focus on riparian areas
Oversee the application of forestry Best Management Practices (BMPs) and evaluate their applicability to watershed pollution control objectives; provide technical assistance to loggers, foresters and landowners in the layout, design and implementation of forest access systems
Provide post implementation review of practices funded by the Forestry Program, conduct field inspections and review forest harvest activities to ensure standards are met prior to payment
Manage budgets, subcontracts and procurement relating to forestry BMP programs, forest management planning program
Implement forestry extension activities. Develop and deliver presentations for logger training and landowner education activities
Perform site visits to aid foresters, loggers and forest landowners in the stewardship of forestland
Develop content for WAC’s MyWoodlot.com website
Work with staff of the Watershed Agricultural Council, New York State Department of Environmental Conservation, Society of American Foresters, SUNY-College of Environmental Science and Forestry, USDA Forest Service, New York City Department of Environmental Protection, and regional not-for-profit agencies to develop workshops, public and group field education programs, and outreach activities
Qualification
Required
Minimum B.S. in forestry, silviculture, ecology or related natural resources field
Excellent personal, written, and oral communication skills
Knowledge of and experience with forest management practices (specialized watershed forest management skills a plus)
Competent with Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office products
Proficient with Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and Geographic Positioning Systems (GPS)
Must have a valid and current driver's license
Preferred
Preference will be given to candidates with two years of experience in forestry
Company
Watershed Agricultural Council
Watershed Agricultural Council is to promote the economic viability of agriculture and forestry.
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
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