Texas FS - Staff Forester I

[Sherry Sandretto <slsandre@xxxxxxx>]

 NOTICE OF VACANCY INFORMATION

*Texas** Forest Service, A Member of The Texas A&M University System*

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*Position Title: Staff Forester I -Forest Inventory Analysis – 
Kerrville, TX *

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*Department and Location: FRD – FIA, Kerrville, TX *

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*Salary: $34,000/year min. + benefits with increase to $36,000/year 
after completion of training criteria.*

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*Start Date: As soon as possible *

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*Major/essential duties of job: Forester will serve as forest survey 
crew leader and be responsible for the survey program in the assigned 
region. The forester will investigate land ownership in the tax office, 
contact landowners, locate field plots, collect and transmit forest 
survey data and meet production goals. Will include supervision of one 
technician.*

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*Occasional duties: The forester must perform related duties when 
required. Forester is encouraged to be involved with local community and 
professional activities not specifically related to the Texas Forest 
Service.*

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*Work experience (months, years) and skills required: GPS training, 
dendrology expertise preferred. Must be able to communicate clearly.*

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*Educational qualifications/training required: Applicant must be a 
forestry graduate (minimum BSF) with a major in forest management or a 
closely related course of study from an SAF Accredited Forestry Degree 
Program. *

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*Working Conditions: Outdoor field work.*

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*Comments (typing speed, hours of work, etc.): Must have valid Texas 
driver's license or be able to obtain one within 30 days of employment, 
with record within Agency standards. Must be able to speak and write 
clearly. Must be able to work overtime, with some overnight travel. Will 
be in the field for extended periods of time.*

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*Employment Status: Full-time position contingent upon a successful six 
(6) month probationary period.*

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*Closing date (last day application can be accepted): As soon as 
suitable candidate is found. *

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*Application procedure: Greatjobs.tamu.edu*

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*Contact Person: Chris Brown Phone: **(979) 458-6630*

*Department: FRD - FIA *

*Location: College Station, Texas Hiring Supervisor: Chris Brown*

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*In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, any requests 
for reasonable accommodation needed during the application process 
should be communicated by the applicant to our Human Resources 
Department (979) 458-6690 or by email at snoack@xxxxxxxxxxxxx EOE*

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*Rev-05/14/02 * TFS HR-04