FOREST TECHNICIAN
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State of New Hampshire Job Posting
Department of Natural and Cultural Resources
Division of Forest and Lands
172 Pembroke Road
Concord, NH 03301
Forest Technician I – North Region Headquarters, Lancaster, New Hampshire Position #SNL1168
The State of New Hampshire, Department of Natural and Cultural Resources, Division of Forest and Lands has a full time, seasonal vacancy for a FOREST-CONSERVATION WORKER-2 , located in Lancaster, New Hampshire. This position is for twelve weeks, 40 hours per week , beginning mid-May.
S COPE OF WORK: Summer Forest Technicians assist Forest Management Bureau staff with implementing a variety of wildlife habitat projects on the Nash Stream and other State Reservations in the North Region. Job duties shall require the use of personal vehicles, reimbursed at the standard mileage rate for transportation expenses as set by the Internal Revenue Service.
ACCOUNTABILITIES:
Forest sampling as part of the state land inventory program. Includes location of sample points by compass and tape or GPS, Sampling trees with a prism and angle gauge, measuring standing timber, recording existing vegetation, wildlife signs and other pertinent information, construction of field maps and data input into computer programs.
Assist in marking and tallying trees in preparation for timber sales.
Forest stand improvement activities such as pre-commercial thinning with chainsaws and brush-saws.
Trail and access road maintenance.
Boundary line maintenance
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Education: Associates degree or its equivalent from a recognized college or technical institute with a major study in forestry.
Experience: No experience required.
License/Certification: Must possess a valid driver’s license and insurance as well as reliable transportation.
RECOMMENDED WORK TRAITS: Knowledge of maps, compass GPS/GIS and other forest measurement tools ability to walk long distances on rough terrain. Proficient with the proper maintenance and safe operation of chainsaws and other power equipment. Working knowledge of basic forest management practices and procedures, and silviculture. Ability to carry out oral and written instructions. Ability to supervise subordinate employees. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with personnel and other employees. Must be willing to maintain appearance appropriate to assigned duties and responsibilities as determined by the agency appointing authority.
For further information please contact Margaret Machinist, Forester IV, margaret.o.machinist@dncr.nh.gov and 603-778-4157.
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TDD Access: Relay NH 1-800-735-2964 Last Date For Apply: 2024-06-16 00:00:00 Job Type : FULL_TIME, Employment Type : FULL_TIMEApply Here
