FORESTRY MANAGER II *REPOST*
Project Manager
Recruitment #21-003125-0001
Department | DNR - Forest Service |
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Date Opened | 4/6/2021 1:55:00 PM |
Filing Deadline | 4/20/2021 11:59:00 PM |
Salary | $50,971.00 - $81,596.00/year |
Employment Type |
Full-Time
|
HR Analyst | Crystal Wilson |
Work Location |
Kent
Queen Anne's |
Introduction
GRADE
LOCATION OF POSITION
Main Purpose of Job
POSITION DUTIES
Primary duties include the implementation and coordination of forestry-related activities on private and public forest land in each of the following operational areas: forest resource management, forestation, forest resource protection, information and education, urban and community forestry and law enforcement.
Specific duties include:
Gathers and analyzes forest resource inventory data by using scientific data collection techniques, resource maps, aerial photos, and various reference publications to develop technical Forest Stewardship Plans and Timber Harvest Plans.
Implements and coordinates forestation plantings for conservation purposes by locating planting areas, preparing planting plans and/or restoration plans, determining planting costs, utilizing financial incentive programs, securing tree stock, retaining contractors, recruiting volunteers, supervising planting efforts, doing seedling survival counts and assessing the property for possible release work.
Oversees forest protection program through preparation, prevention, suppression and training to reduce losses of the forest resource.
Coordinates the management (planting, protection, and retention) and enhancement of trees and urban forest resources by working with communities, local governments, schools and citizen groups.
Conveys, develops and/or presents information to the public by talks, seminars, workshops, meetings, mailings, and news releases to promote forest stewardship and to inform the audiences about trees and forests.
Manages, directs, and coordinates daily operations of employees by planning and scheduling work assignments, providing training, and evaluating performance. Leads, instructs, and oversees the work of volunteers and contractors who are performing forestry-related activities.
Performs other related duties.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education: A Bachelor of Science degree in forestry from a school of forestry accredited by the Society of American Foresters.
Experience: Four years of professional forestry experience involving forest or park management, wildlife biology, forest recreation planning, forest engineering, urban and community forestry, timber harvest and marketing, forest planning or forest protection. Two years of this experience must have involved supervision of employees engaged in related forestry activities.
Notes:
1. Candidates may substitute the possession of a Master’s degree approved by the State Board of Foresters for one year of the non-supervisory experience.
2. The education requirement is pursuant to the Business Occupations and Professions Article, Sections 7-206 and 7-304 of the Annotated Code of Maryland.
3. Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience as a commissioned officer in the natural resources management and biological sciences classifications or natural resources management and biological sciences specialty codes in the forestry field of work on a year-for-year basis for the required education.
DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Knowledge of forestry management and conservation techniques
Knowledge of the sciences of botany, silvics, forest measurement, dendrology, forest entomology and pathology, arboriculture, ecology, soils, timber estimating and forest finance
Knowledge of forest wildlife habitat management, forest hydrology, and forest recreation
Knowledge of the practices of silviculture and methods of forest protection
Knowledge of personnel management principles and practices
Knowledge of State Personnel rules and policies
Experience with State budgeting procedures and practices
Experience using Geographic Information Systems to conduct analysis and develop maps for forestry applications
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with coworkers, program staff, property owners, public officials, representatives of industry and the general public
Ability to communicate effectively
LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS
1. Pursuant to the Business Occupations and Professions Article, Section 7-304 of the Annotated Code of Maryland, employees with two or more years of experience as described above shall qualify for a license issued by the State Board of Foresters. Persons appointed to this classification must obtain this license before the end of their probationary period or during the first year of employment for promotional employees.
2. Employees appointed to positions in this classification may be assigned duties which require the operation of a motor vehicle. Employees assigned such duties will be required to possess a motor vehicle operator’s license valid in the State of Maryland.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
1. Candidates appointed to positions in this classification will be subject to assignment in any State forest or in any county of the State. Upon permanent appointment, the employee will be required to reside in the county or region to which they are assigned.
2. Employees in this classification are subject to call-in and, therefore, are required to provide the employing agency with a telephone number where they can be reached.
3. Employees in this classification will be required to obtain specific levels of fire suppression training as mandated by agency policies.
SELECTION PROCESS
Please make sure you provide sufficient information on your application to show that you meet the qualifications for this recruitment. All information concerning your qualifications must be submitted by the closing date. We will not consider information submitted after this date. Successful candidates may be ranked as Best Qualified, Better Qualified, or Qualified and placed on the employment (eligible) list for at least one year.
For education obtained outside the U.S., a copy of the equivalent American education as determined by a foreign credential evaluation service must be provided prior to hire.
EXAMINATION PROCESS
BENEFITS
FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS
The online application is STRONGLY preferred. If you are unable to apply online, you may submit a paper application and supplemental questionnaire to: Department of Natural Resources, Human Resources, 580 Taylor Avenue, C-3 Annapolis, MD 21401. The Human Resources unit is not responsible for applications sent to any other address.
Faxed or e-mailed applications will not be accepted. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing the application.
Inquiries regarding this recruitment can be directed to Crystal Wilson at crystal.wilson1@maryland.gov.
TTY Users: call via Maryland Relay
As an equal opportunity employer, Maryland is committed to recruiting, retaining and promoting employees who are reflective of the State’s diversity. Candidates with disabilities and bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply. We thank our Veterans for their service to our country, and encourage them to apply.