Forest Technician 11

Hiring Organization: Michigan Department of Natural Resources
Employment type: Full-Time
Job Location: Lincoln, MI
Application Due Date: May 3, 2023

The general function of this position is to serve as the independent recognized resource person responsible for forest technician programs within the Lincoln Field Office. Forest Technicians provide a wide range of services that include collection of forestry data, prepare timber sales, prepare, and recommend reforestation plans; control insect and disease attacks; perform fire preparedness, prevention, and training; operate and maintain heavy equipment. Other duties include fire suppression, prescribed burns, out-of-state fire assignments; and serve as the Good Neighbor Authority (GNA) field work lead for each unit working to achieve statewide efforts. Also assist with road and bridge construction projects. Personal computer skills are crucial to the position for the purpose of data collection and extraction, and issuance of permits and contracts. This position may be eligible for a remote work location, such as from home, at least part of the year.

Required Education and Experience

Education

Possession of an associate's degree in forest technology.

Experience

Three years of experience performing activities related to the state forest management program equivalent to a Forest Technician, including one year equivalent to a Forest Technician E10.

Alternate Education and Experience

Two years of college with a minimum of 24 semester (36 term) credits in technical subject areas related to forestry such as dendrology, forest ecology, silviculture, land surveying, aerial photo interpretation, woods safety, harvesting techniques, multiple uses of forest land, measuring forest resources, forest health, and forest management practices may be substituted for the education requirement.

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