The Barry Conservation District (BCD) seeks a Forestry Assistance
Program (FAP) Forester. Position requires a minimum of a B.S. or M.S.
in Forestry. This is a granted position, renewed annually. The wage
($40k $45k) will be commensurate with candidate's experience and
education and include a benefit contribution.
Send cover letter and resume by November 11, 2015 to:
Sarah Nelson, Executive Director
Barry Conservation District
1611 S. Hanover, Suite 105
Hastings, MI 49058
(269) 948-8037 x117
<mailto:[email protected]>[email protected]
This position description is for the Barry Conservation District. The
Forestry Assistance Program provides private forested landowners with
technical assistance and information regarding forestry, wildlife
habitat, and related natural resource concerns, so that they may make
informed decisions about the use and management of their forestlands.
("Landowners" include non-industrial private forestland owners,
schools, local units of government, rural and urban residents.)
The Barry Conservation District will be the employer of record for
this position and the forester will report directly to the BCD
Executive Director. Primary office space for the Forestry position is
located at BCD office in Hastings, Michigan. The forester's time is
allocated between the Barry, Allegan and Ottawa Conservation
Districts, but office duties may be carried out at this primary
office. The forestry position is primarily a field position.
The basic requirements for this position are:
* Bachelor or Master of Science degree in forestry from a college
or university with an accredited forestry program
* Good communication skills (writing, public speaking, working
with individuals of all ages)
* Computer fluency
* Ability to read various types of maps (aerial, topography,
soils) and navigate through properties, accordingly
* Ability to assist CD and Natural Resources Conservation
Service(NRCS) staff to achieve deliverables as well as short- and
long-term goals for the Conservation Districts and NRCS
* Arboriculture experience is highly recommended but not required.
Activities:
* Serves as initial point of contact for non-industrial private
forest landowners, local governments, etc. for forest management,
wildlife habitat, other natural resource issues or concerns.
* Fulfill grant agreement requirements and deliverables.
* Provides on-site land examination and resource evaluation.
* Provides options regarding forest management.
* Provides options regarding wildlife habitat management.
* Prepares written follow-ups that may include appropriate
handouts/materials, after visiting with landowners on-site or in the
office, as appropriate.
* Provides advice on tree planting/reforestation for timber
production, windbreaks, wildlife habitat.
* Provides diagnosis and advice on the control of insects,
disease, and wildlife pests for individual trees and woodlands.
* Provides information and makes referrals regarding programs,
agencies, organizations, and private sector interests that furnish
technical and/or financial assistance for natural resource management
activities.
* Maintains a good working relationship with other forestry
assistance providers, both public and private.
* Provides technical input regarding species selection for the
Conservation Districts' annual tree, shrub, plant sales. (Native
species that are useful for reforestation, wildlife habitat, soil
erosion control, etc.)
* Provides advice on the control of sedimentation resulting from
forest management activities.
* Conducts demonstration and workshops.
* Prepares correspondence, reports, news articles, newsletter.
* Assists with preparation of the program documentation,
including, but not limited to: annual grant application, Natural
Resource Plan of Work, etc.
* Prepares regular, written reports to Conservation District
boards (monthly),
* Pursue certification with Society of American Foresters (SAF)
A performance evaluation will be conducted annually. Training and
continuing education opportunities will be provided.
The Barry Conservation District's mission is to promote responsible
natural resource and land-use management for present and future
generations. We are an equal opportunity employer and program provider.
Sarah Nelson
Executive Director
Barry Conservation District
269.948.8037 x117
<http://www.barrycd.org>www.barrycd.org
