State of Indiana · 20 hours ago
Forester Specialist
Lagro, IN
Part-time
Onsite
Mid LevelThe State of Indiana is one of the largest employers in the state, offering a range of opportunities across various agencies. The Forester Specialist role involves working directly with private forest owners to manage and protect forest resources, while also implementing forestry practices and educational programs.
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Responsibilities
You will collect technical forest resource data on state managed lands, private property, and/or urban areas
You will analyze resource data an develops plans including inventory summaries, resource management guides, and practice plans for invasive control, timber stand improvement, tree planting, and prescribed burns
You will Administer and implement forestry practices and programs which may involve federal, state, and local agencies and private individuals/ businesses
You will establish and maintain public relations with landowners, communities, organizations, wood-using industries and the public
You will conduct educational programs and develop educational materials for public and staff
You will provide specialized guidance and coordination in area of expertise, making recommendations to division heads for program objectives
You may supervise intermittent employees and/or volunteers when needed
Qualification
Required
A degree in Forestry is required to fill this position
Thorough knowledge of the principles, theories, and practices of forest resources management, tree species and forest types native to Indiana
Specialized knowledge of tree and herbaceous plant identification, fire behavior and suppression, and/or educational programming development
Thorough knowledge of program area and program administration, including rules and regulations
Specialized knowledge of computer operations including Microsoft Office and GIS software
Extensive knowledge of forestry programs and ability to incorporate this knowledge in program planning
Basic knowledge of land surveying
Ability to supervise and direct work of others
Ability to maintain cooperative work relationships
Ability to effectively communicate, both verbal and in written
Ability to effectively organize and prioritize work to achieve desired program outcomes, and apply technical knowledge to a wide variety of land situations
Ability to successfully complete basic wildfire courses (red card certification) and prescribed burning course within 2 years of employment
Obtain and retain an Indiana driver's license
Obtain a pesticide applicator license and appropriate category within the first year of employment and retain
Able to perform essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation
Benefits
Three (3) medical plan options (including RX coverage) as well as vision and dental plans
Wellness Rewards Program: Complete wellness activities to earn gift card rewards
Health savings account, which includes bi-weekly state contribution
Deferred compensation 457(b) account (similar to 401(k) plan) with employer match
Two (2) fully-funded pension plan options
A robust, comprehensive program of leave policies covering a variety of employee needs, including but not limited to:
+ 150 hours of paid New Parent Leave and up to eight weeks of paid Childbirth Recovery Leave for eligible mothers
+ Up to 15 hours of paid community service leave
Combined 180 hours of paid vacation, personal, and sick leave time off
12 paid holidays, 14 on election years
Education Reimbursement Program
Group life insurance
Referral Bonus program
Employee assistance program that allows for covered behavioral health visits
Qualified employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
Free Parking for most positions
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State of Indiana
State of Indiana is the government website that provides information, services, news, and events related to Indiana.
Founded in 1816
10001+ employees
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Pamella Cook
Chief Financial Officer
Annie Frischkorn
Senior Human Resources Business Partner
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