NY HELPYes

AgencyEnvironmental Conservation, Department of

TitleForester 1 / Trainee 1/2-NY HELPS

Occupational CategoryI.T. Engineering, Sciences

Salary GradeNS

Bargaining UnitPS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)

Salary RangeFrom $49363 to $82656 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Competitive Class

Travel Percentage 5%

Workweek Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week 37.5

Workday

From 8 AM

To 4 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? Yes

County Warren

Street Address Warrensburg Sub-Office

City Warrensburg

StateNY

Zip Code12885

Minimum Qualifications This title is part of the New York Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement Statewide Program (NY HELPS).

For the duration of the NY HELPS Program, this title may be filled via a non-competitive appointment, which means no examination is required but all candidates must meet the minimum qualifications of the title for which they apply.

To be eligible for appointment under NY HELPS, candidates must meet the minimum qualifications below:

Minimum qualifications:

Forester Trainee 1:

A bachelor's or higher degree in ecological forest management, forest biology, forest ecosystem science, forest health, forest resource management, forestry, Natural Resources Planning, Natural Resources Management, Natural Resources Conservation, or urban forestry.
OR
A bachelor's or higher degree including or supplemented by 24 credits in any of the following; dendrology, entomology, environmental planning (as part of a forestry program), environmental policy (as part of a forestry program), environmental resource management (as part of a forestry program), forest ecology, forest ecosystem, forest entomology, forest inventories, forest pathology, forest management, forest measurement/inventory, forest recreation, forest recreation management, geographic information system (GIS), natural resources planning, natural resources policy, pathology, plant entomology, plant pathology, silviculture, soils, surveying, or wilderness management.

Forester Trainee 2:

You must also have: Either 1: One year of professional experience in forestry; OR 2: A master's or higher degree in ecological forest management, forest biology, forest ecosystem science, forest health, forest resource management, forestry, Natural Resources Planning, Natural Resources Management, Natural Resources Conservation, or urban forestry.

Forester 1:

You must also have: Either 1: Two years of professional experience in forestry; OR 2: A master's or higher degree in ecological forest management, forest biology, forest ecosystem science, forest health, forest resource management, forestry, Natural Resources Planning, Natural Resources Management, Natural Resources Conservation, or urban forestry AND One year of professional experience in forestry.

Candidates may also be appointed via the following:

Reassignment - Currently in the title and an employee of DEC
or
Reinstatement - Previously held the title on a permanent competitive basis or held a title as indicated under the transfer eligible section on a permanent competitive basis.
or
Transfer - One year of permanent competitive service at Salary Grade 11 or higher and: Eligible for transfer under Section 70.4: Must meet the minimum qualifications above
or
Eligible for transfer under Section 70.1: Environmental Program Specialist 1 (Natural Resources), Forestry Technician 2 and Forestry Technician 3

55-b/55-c Appointment- Must meet minimum qualifications above and include a copy of the letter from Civil Service which indicates approval for the 55-b/55-c program.

Duties Description The Forester Trainee will spend approximately 50% of their time managing the 480a tax law program and private land services, and approximately 50% of their time on State Forest management. This includes the following tasks:

Manage a portion of the 480a tax law program in the Warrensburg working circle:
- Review private landowner management plans, enrollment documents, and updates.
- Review on the ground implementation of landowner management plans.
- Work with local assessors to ensure proper tax law administration.

Manage a portion of the private land services program in the Warrensburg working circle:
- Provide forest management resource and assistance to private landowners.
- Work with conservation groups like local Soil and Water Conservation Districts to help landowners implement forest management activities.
- Participate in events that contribute to forest management education.

Manage State Forest lands in Saratoga, Warren, and Washington County:
- Manage Forest Technicians who collect data and forest inventory on State lands.
- Coordinate management plan development: Serve as lead author and management team leader. Coordinate with various Department programs, State agencies and stakeholders and facilitates team meetings.
- Prepare reports, studies, formal correspondence and present information for public awareness.
- Perform analysis of recreational use and natural resource conditions to develop proposals based on current guidance, policies, and law.
- Coordinate management plan implementation in terms of timber sale development and administration, and recreation management: Serve as area manager and oversee construction, maintenance, and related management tasks on State Forests; Prepare and manage contracts.

Other duties include:
- Develop project work plans based on management plan guidelines, Department policy and other relevant regulatory requirements.
- Meet schedules and assure plans are accurate and complete.
- Conduct other division-related activities as assigned by supervisor.

Essential skills and functions include tree identification, tree diameter and height measurement, gathering field data using a hand-held GPS unit and/or electronic data collector, ability to use 10 BAF prism, clinometer, tree scale stick and other related equipment, assist with forest type and asset mapping using GIS technology.

Additional Comments 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.
Overtime may be required.
Must be able to lift and move objects up to 50 pounds
Telecommuting may be available, will be discussed at interview.

We offer a work-life balance and a generous benefits package, worth 65% of salary, including:

• Holiday & Paid Time Off
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
• Pension from New York State Employees’ Retirement System
• Shift & Geographic pay differentials
• Affordable Health Care options
• Family dental and vision benefits at no additional cost
• NYS Deferred Compensation plan
• Access to NY 529 and NY ABLE College Savings Programs, and U.S. Savings Bonds
• And many more...

For new State employees appointed to graded positions, the annual salary is the hiring rate (beginning of the Salary Range) of the position. Promotion salaries are calculated by the NYS Office of the State Comptroller in accordance with NYS Civil Service Law, OSC Payroll rules and regulations and negotiated union contracts.

DEC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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

Name Heath Boomhower

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 resume indicating your interest in this position to the above. If you are qualified based on your education, you must also include a copy of your college transcript. An unofficial copy is acceptable. Be sure to include Vacancy #24-168548 on your resume and also in the subject line of your email or it may not be accepted.