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State of South Carolina · 20 hours ago

Project Forester I

Orangeburg County, SC

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

The State of South Carolina is seeking a Project Forester I to provide forest management assistance to private landowners and administer cost-share programs. The role involves wildfire response, conducting prescribed burns, and representing the SC Forestry Commission at local meetings.

Government

Responsibilities

Provides forest management assistance to private landowners to include preparation of forest management plans

Administers cost-share programs for the project

Assists with conducting prescribed burns, wildfire suppression, and disaster response

Represents the SC Forestry Commission at local meetings

Writes forest management plans to produce multiple benefits including the sustainable production of forest products, clean air and water, wildlife habitat, aesthetics and to mitigate wildfire risks through recommending mastication and other fuels reduction activities

Administers cost-share programs and prepares reports

Assists landowners with implementation of forestry practices

Performs insect and disease activities

Represents agency at local meetings

Responds to wildfires and all-hazard incidents both in-state and out-of-state through Southeastern Compact requests and western wildfire assignments

Participates in FireWise activities to include conducting wildfire risk assessments for at-risk communities in the wildland urban interface and other wildfire prevention events

Responds to non-wildfire disasters, and participates in wildfire and disaster-related exercises as directed

Assists in basic wildfire investigations, burn site inspections, participates in incident management activities on large fire events

Supports Sector Fire Management Officers on fire suppression activities

Participates in opportunities for professional growth as directed such as working with specialty foresters and participating in and/or conducting training as directed to include wildland fire training (i.e. fireline refresher)

Serves as acting Sector Fire Management Officer when needed

Provides landowner services such as prescribed burning and timber marking in project area and elsewhere as directed

Participates in activities and/or projects in support of agency’s mission and performs other duties as required

Qualification

Forestry managementFirefighter registrationPhysical fitness testSC registered foresterEmergency responseWildfire suppressionTimber markingCost-share programsOutdoor workCommunication skills

Required

A bachelor's, master's, or doctorate degree in forestry from a program accredited by the Society of American Foresters or a bachelor's, master's, or doctorate degree in forestry or related natural resources field that meets the Society of American Foresters Certified Forester educational requirements

Must pass a physical fitness test of walking two (2) miles in thirty (30) minutes carrying a 25 lb. pack or meet the agency physical fitness program requirements

Must obtain firefighter registration with the SC State Fire Marshall's office

Required to be a SC registered forester within two years of appointment

Criminal background check required

Drug and Alcohol test required

Must possess a valid Driver's license (Class D)

Must be a resident of South Carolina and must live in their area of responsibility or within a radius of 30 miles of their assigned work center

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 and navigating difficult terrain

Ability to effectively communicate in writing and verbally

Ability to establish working relationships with employees, other agencies, and the general public

Ability to act effectively in emergency or stressful situations

This position is designated as safety sensitive and essential