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Commonwealth of Pennsylvania |
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POSITION DESCRIPTION FOR JOB POSTING |
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Position Number: 00075320 |
Description Activated On: 3/9/2022 7:39:13 AM |
Position Purpose: Describe the primary purpose of this position and how it contributes to the organization’s objectives. Example: Provides clerical and office support within the Division to ensure its operations are conducted efficiently and effectively. The Forester position is responsible for all aspects of forest management on state game lands in the Region. This position is responsible for the development, implementation, coordination, and evaluation of programs designed to manage, protect, enhance, and conserve the forest resources, within the assigned administrative Region of the Pennsylvania Game Commission. |
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Description of Duties: Describe in detail the duties and responsibilities assigned to this position. Descriptions should include the major end result of the task. Example: Types correspondence, reports, and other various documents from handwritten drafts for review and signature of the supervisor. Description of Duties: Describe in detail the duties and responsibilities assigned to this position. Descriptions should include the major end result of the task. Example: Types correspondence, reports, and other various documents from handwritten drafts for review and signature of the supervisor. Prepares forest resource inventory maps and required documents for the development of comprehensive management plans for forested areas on game lands. Provides recommendations for an annual work plan of forest management activities including timber harvest, herbicide spray areas, deer deterrent fence projects, prescribed fire, mapping and management plan development, and other projects. Develops, implements, coordinates, and evaluates timber harvest activities, herbicide spray activities, prescribed fire activities, deer-deterrent fence activities, and other forestry related activities. Collect, analyze, and interpret timber stand data to through the use of SILVAH to aid in determining silvicultural prescriptions. Prepares and implements appropriate silvicultural prescriptions to achieve habitat goals in accordance with the PGC Forestry Manual, Wildlife Habitat Manual, and Comprehensive Plan. Implement specific wildlife habitat considerations by selecting and marking wildlife reserve trees and designated trees to be harvested in timber sale areas. Locates, identifies, and marks haul roads, skid trails, and log landings. Maintain files, forms, and records concerning all phases of timber sales and forest management planning. Assists and supports the Regional Habitat Management Program with OGM and ROW related activities by estimating and tallying damage and impacts to forest products. Prepares documents and maps for all forest management projects as required. Assists in conducting on-site tours of wood products offered for sale. Inspect timber operations as directed to evaluate compliance with the timber sale contract, with environmental rules and regulations, and with all state, Federal and PGC rules and regulations. Assists with law enforcement in matters of timber damage and timber theft by identifying occurrences, investigating circumstances, estimating volume and value of material, and providing testimony at hearings and trials. Communicate with planning team to coordinate the development of comprehensive forest management plans and forest cover maps, and subsequently review and evaluate management plan documents for accuracy and completeness. Develops and implements plans for prescribed fire as needed. This includes identifying burn units, writing burn plans, planning and marking firebreaks, identifying areas for fuels treatments and administering related contracts. Obtain and maintain required training, experience, and qualifications to participate in the application of prescribed fire as a habitat management tool, or engage in the suppression of wildfires when necessary. Observe and monitor impacts to forests from insect or disease problems. Recommend actions such as the use of pesticides in designated treatment areas to reduce damage to wildlife habitats. Develops and delivers public information programs as required. Answer inquiries from the public concerning agency programs and/or direct them to other sources of information available. Prepares and submits reports, correspondence, and other written material including automotive, time & activity, expense reports, supply requests, accident and work-related injury reports, etc as required. Serve as a lead worker for Forest Technicians or Interns as required. Collects biological data for the white-tailed deer management program, collects ruffed grouse census data, completes wildlife food evaluation reports, and assists in other wildlife management activities as required. Employees will be required to follow any other job related instructions and to perform any other job related duties requested by their supervisor. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: 1. Walk long distances over all types of terrains in all types of weather conditions and participate in daylong physical activities. 2. Carry equipment up to 40 pounds over long distances. 3. Interpret and write technical forestry material. 4. Use a variety of hand tools and equipment used in forest science. 5. Follow instructions and communicate effectively orally and in writing. 6. Operate a two-way radio and respond/communicate clearly. 7. Travel throughout the Commonwealth as required. 8. Effectively work alone and as part of a team. 9. Operate GPS equipment, utilize GIS applications, and utilize software relevant to the forestry program. 10. Accurately identify trees, shrubs, vines, forbs, grasses and ferns 11. Perform mathematical calculations utilized in the forestry program 12. Operate motor vehicles, which may include two and four wheel drive vehicles as well as all-terrain vehicles on State Game Lands in the performance of duties. |
Decision Making: Describe the types of decisions made by the incumbent of this position and the types of decisions referred to others. Identify the problems or issues that can be resolved at the level of this position, versus those that must be referred to the supervisor. Example: In response to a customer inquiry, this work involves researching the status of an activity and preparing a formal response for the supervisor’s signature. The field forester will make recommendations for silvicultural treatments such as; timber harvest, herbicide spray areas, prescribed fire projects, deer deterrent fence projects based on SILVAH analysis , assign appropriate cover types to stands for mapping and management plan development. |
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Requirements Profile: Identify any specific experience or requirements, such as a licensure, registration, or certification, which may be necessary to perform the functions of the position. Position-specific requirements should be consistent with a Special Requirement or other criteria identified in the classification specification covering this position. Example: Experience using Java; Professional Engineer License Experience: Licenses, registrations, or certifications: 1. Class C Driver's License 2. N/A 3. N/A 4. 5. 6. |
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Essential Functions: Provide a list of essential functions for this position. Example: Transports boxes weighing up to 60 pounds.
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