MORE Forest Tech (7 positions) Indiana DNR

[Sherry Sandretto <slsandre@xxxxxxx>]

 JOB VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT

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*State** Forest** Forestry Technician *

*(7 positions)*

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

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Contact:

*John Friedrich, Property Specialist*

*Division of Forestry*

*402 West Washington Street***

*Room W296*

*Indianapolis**, IN 46204***

*317-232-4118 jfriedrich@xxxxxxxxxx*

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*Description:* This position will work in the Division of Forestry under 
the supervision of a state forest property manager and/or his designee 
on state forest holdings. This position manages land, timber, and other 
natural resources on state forest holdings. Depending on individual 
skills, duties may include timber inventory, development of management 
plans, boundary line management, marking timber harvests, timber sale 
administration, timber stand improvement, and wildlife management.

This position will be responsible for hardwood forest management 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.

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*Duration:* This position is an intermittent appointment. The starting 
date is flexible. Traditionally, individuals worked May – August during 
school summer vacation, depending on individual’s availability. The work 
week is Monday – Friday, 37.5 hours per week. There is the possibility 
of extending position before May and 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 southern half of 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 should 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.*