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Forest Tech (4 positions) Indiana DNR


 JOB VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT

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*Cooperative** Forest Management Forest** Technician *

*(4 positions)*

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

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Contact:


       Dan Ernst, Assistant State Forester

*Division of Forestry*

*402 West Washington Street***

*Room W296*

*Indianapolis**, IN 46204***

*317-232-4101 dernst@xxxxxxxxxx*

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*Description:* This position will work in the Division of Forestry under the supervision of a district forester. This individual will occupy an intermittent Program Coordinator V position. This individual will primarily conduct field inspections of forestlands enrolled in Indiana’s Classified Forest Program and complete associated reports. Depending on skills of the applicant, work may include assisting with the following: forest inventories, timber marking, educational programs, and timber stand improvement. 

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*Duration:* This position is an intermittent appointment. The starting date is flexible. Traditionally, individuals worked May – August depending on individual’s availability. The work week is Monday – Friday, 37.5 hours per week. There is the possibility of extending position beyond August. The position is available for 1,350 work hours (about six months with a normal work schedule). 

*Location: *Positions are located throughout the state.

*Wages: $11.43 hourly.*

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*Background: *Applicants should have, or be actively pursuing, a minimum of a bachelor’s degree in Forestry, or have an associate’s degree in Forestry from a technical school. Applicants will be required to have successfully completed a minimum course work as follows: forest mensuration, dendrology, silviculture, and forestry summer camp. A working knowledge of computer applications such as word processing, database, and spreadsheets is necessary. Proficiency in written and verbal communication is necessary. Individual must be a self-motivated person with a strong work ethic and ability to schedule, on their own, their projects and tasks. 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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*To Apply: Send a letter of interest, a resume, and transcripts to the contact person. The State of Indiana Application Form is not mandatory at this time. However, one must be completed on-line at *www.in.gov/jobs/ <http://www.in.gov/jobs/> *prior to employment**. * 

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*Deadline: Applications will be accepted until the position is filled or otherwise closed.*