Forest Aide gathers and analyzes data regarding overall condition of forest tracts. May provide supervision to seasonal workers. Being a Forest Aide educates visitors on forest policies and regulations. Requires a high school diploma with 2-4 years of experience in the field or in a related area. Additionally, Forest Aide has knowledge of commonly-used concepts, practices, and procedures within a particular field. Relies on instructions and pre-established guidelines to perform the functions of the job. Works under immediate supervision. Typically reports to forester. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
City of Albany Department of Water & Water Supply
2024 SEASONAL Employment Opportunity
Forest Inventory Technician $20.00 hourly rate
To Apply: All applicants must submit a resume and cover letter by May 6th, 2024 to Alex Ashby, Watershed Forester, via e-mail or US Postal Mail:
Alex Ashby : aashby@albanyny.gov
Albany Water Department
10 N. Enterprise Drive
Albany, NY 12204
The City of Albany Department of Water and Water Supply (AWD) is offering seasonal employment to assist in forest inventory and watershed maintenance for the City of Albany’s public water supply system. AWD manages a water supply consisting of two surface water reservoirs, a finished water reservoir, and approximately 6,000 acres of lands and forests. The seasonal Forest Inventory Technician will assist the Watershed Forester with routine forest inventory and other land management activities. This position is ideal for individuals who enjoy working outside, are interested in expanding their technical skill set, and are looking for hands-on natural resource management experience.
Potential Assignments:
· Forest inventory & mapping using standard forestry tools and ArcGIS Online desktop and applications
· Data entry & management
· Natural resource surveys & management
· Assist in timber marking, invasive species removal, and other forest management activities
· Assist in the development and implementation of management plans
· Other various activities as needed by the Department
Preferred Knowledge and Skills:
· Knowledge of native & invasive plant species of Northeastern forests
· Experience with common tools & procedures for forest inventory
· Experience with scientific data collection and standard operating procedures
· ESRI ArcGIS (computer and field use)
· Microsoft Office Suite (primarily Word and Excel)
· Good reading comprehension skills
Minimum Qualifications:
1. An associate's or higher-level degree in environmental science, conservation biology, forestry, forest biology, natural resource management, civil or environmental engineering, physical or natural science, or a closely related field; OR
2. Completion of at least 12 credit hours in forestry, which must include at least one course in three or more of the following areas: : botany or forest vegetation, dendrology, forest mensuration or biometry, forest biology, forest ecology, forest ecosystem management, geographic information systems, land surveying, silviculture, forest health, forest pathology, forest soils, general soils, , forest and/or timber management, or forest and wood products engineering. You must submit a list of qualifying courses with your application- include the course title, number of semester credit hours per course, name of college or university, and date of completion. OR
3. One season/4 months forestry experience; OR
4. Combination of any of the 3 requirements above.
5. Possession of a NYS Driver’s License is required at the time of appointment and for the duration of employment.
Additional Requirements:
Start Date and Work Schedule: Start date is targeted for mid-May, 2024. Start date, work schedule, and length for seasonal employment is flexible, but may not exceed 40 hours per week or three month duration. The Forest Inventory Technician will report to the Alcove office in Coeymans,, NY.
To Apply: All applicants must submit a resume and cover letter by March 20th, 2024 to Alex Ashby, Watershed Forester, via e-mail or US Postal Mail:
Alex Ashby
Albany Water Department
10 N. Enterprise Drive
Albany, NY 12204
aashby@albanyny.gov
Additional Information:
Job Types: Full-time, Temporary
Pay: $20.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Schedule:
Work Location: In person
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