Employer: Indiana Department of Natural Resources

Description:JOB VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT

Forester 3 (Resource Specialist) – Forest Resource Management Activities on State Forests

Agency: Indiana Department of Natural Resources, Division of Forestry, Indianapolis, IN.


Property Information:
Jim Lauck, Property Manager
Martin State Forest
US Highway 50 East, P.O. Box 599
Shoals, IN 47581
812-247-3491 jlauck@dnr.in.gov

Contact:
John Friedrich, Property Specialist
Division of Forestry
402 West Washington Street, Room W296
Indianapolis, IN 46204
317-232-4118 jfriedrich@dnr.in.gov



Description: This position will work in the Division of Forestry under the supervision of a state forest property manager and/or his designee on Martin State Forest (Martin County), an approximately 8,000-acre state forest. This position manages timber, land, facilities, people, and other natural resources on state forest holdings. Duties include timber inventory, development of management plans, boundary line management, marking timber harvests, timber sale administration, timber stand improvement, wildlife management, road and access management, tree planting, recreation and facilities management, and public information/education.

This position will be responsible for hardwood forest management and forest facilities in the heart of the central hardwood region. Indiana’s hardwood forest products industry is renowned for its high quality products. Indiana’s hardwood forests are among the most productive and highest quality in the country. Hardwood forest management requires a skillful mix of forestry art and science, and provides a challenging opportunity.

Duration: This position is a full-time, permanent appointment.

Location: The location of the position will be at Martin State Forest in Martin County in southwest Indiana.

Salary: $30,082.00 annually.

Benefits: The State of Indiana offers a comprehensive benefit package that includes medical, dental, vision, life insurance, retirement plans and accrued leave.

Requirements: Applicants should have a minimum of a bachelor’s degree in Forestry or a closely related field and one year of applicable experience in natural resource management, or have an associate’s degree in Forestry from a technical school and commensurate experience. Working knowledge of forest resource management such as tree identification, silviculture, forest mensuration, and forest ecology is necessary. A working knowledge of computer applications such as word processing and database applications is necessary. Proficiency in written and verbal communication and good organizational skills are necessary. Individual must be a self-motivated person with a strong work ethic and ability to schedule projects and tasks on his/her own. The individual must be able to communicate well with people. This position requires strenuous physical activity, in rough terrain and all kinds of weather conditions. A valid Indiana driver’s license is required.

To Apply: Applications are accepted through the Indiana Job Bank at www.IndianaStateJobs.org.

The State of Indiana is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Deadline: Closing date for applications is May 5, 2008.

Location: Indianapolis

Qualifications: Forester 3 (Resource Specialist) – Forest Resource Management Activities on State Forests Agency: Indiana Department of Natural Resources, Division of Forestry, Indianapolis, IN. Property Information: Jim Lauck, Property Manager Martin State Forest US Highway 50 East, P.O. Box 599 Shoals, IN 47581 812-247-3491 jlauck@dnr.in.gov Contact: John Friedrich, Property Specialist Division of Forestry 402 West Washington Street, Room W296 Indianapolis, IN 46204 317-232-4118 jfriedrich@dnr.in.gov Description: This position will work in the Division of Forestry under the supervision of a state forest property manager and/or his designee on Martin State Forest (Martin County), an approximately 8,000-acre state forest. This position manages timber, land, facilities, people, and other natural resources on state forest holdings. Duties include timber inventory, development of management plans, boundary line management, marking timber harvests, timber sale administration, timber stand improvement, wildlife management, road and access management, tree planting, recreation and facilities management, and public information/education. This position will be responsible for hardwood forest management and forest facilities in the heart of the central hardwood region. Indiana’s hardwood forest products industry is renowned for its high quality products. Indiana’s hardwood forests are among the most productive and highest quality in the country. Hardwood forest management requires a skillful mix of forestry art and science, and provides a challenging opportunity. Duration: This position is a full-time, permanent appointment. Location: The location of the position will be at Martin State Forest in Martin County in southwest Indiana. Salary: $30,082.00 annually. Benefits: The State of Indiana offers a comprehensive benefit package that includes medical, dental, vision, life insurance, retirement plans and accrued leave. Requirements: Applicants should have a minimum of a bachelor’s degree in Forestry or a closely related field and one year of applicable experience in natural resource management, or have an associate’s degree in Forestry from a technical school and commensurate experience. Working knowledge of forest resource management such as tree identification, silviculture, forest mensuration, and forest ecology is necessary. A working knowledge of computer applications such as word processing and database applications is necessary. Proficiency in written and verbal communication and good organizational skills are necessary. Individual must be a self-motivated person with a strong work ethic and ability to schedule projects and tasks on his/her own. The individual must be able to communicate well with people. This position requires strenuous physical activity, in rough terrain and all kinds of weather conditions. A valid Indiana driver’s license is required.

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Address: To Apply: Applications are accepted through the Indiana Job Bank at www.IndianaStateJobs.org.

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Deadline: May 20, 2008