TX 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*

*Department and Location: Olive District – Kountze, TX*

*Salary: $34,000/year*

*Start Date: Immediate*

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*Major/essential duties of job*: Equipping NIPF landowners to make 
informed decisions regarding forest land management. Includes local 
administration of rural forestry programs, local leadership pertaining 
to natural resource issues, community forestry, and direct landowner 
assistance. Delivery of Agency public affairs programs, including; 
Conservation Education activities and participation in local economic 
development organizations. Under the direction of the DF or RF, 
supervision of staff and management of local Agency service programs. 
Includes oversight of employee activities, facilities, training, 
grounds, equipment, reporting, etc. Support of local county forest 
landowners association(s). Includes attending board and membership 
meetings, assisting with meeting programs, and development of 
association newsletter. Administration and support of local protection 
and emergency response programs – forest pest mitigation, wildland fire 
suppression, capacity building, etc. **

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*Physical requirements: *May include working long hours in harsh 
environmental conditions such as smoke, wind, rain, and extreme 
temperatures. Must meet a physical fitness standard which includes 
successfully completing a one-mile walk in 16 minutes or less and obtain 
required NWCG training and Red Card Certification as determined by TFS 
Red Card Committee. Emergency response may result in exposure to 
emotionally stressful situations for extended periods of time.

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*Educational qualifications/training required: *BSF from SAF-accredited 
School of Forestry.

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*Work experience (months, years) and skills required: *Have or obtain a 
Texas Class A CDL and have a driving record within agency requirements.

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*Comments (typing speed, hours of work, etc.)**: * Have good oral and 
written communication skills. Working knowledge

Of PC-based programs and software. Work may include out-of-town travel .

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*Employee Status: *Full time after successfully completing a six-month 
probationary period.

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*Closing date (last day application can be accepted): Until a suitable 
candidate is identified*

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*Application procedure: http://greatjobs.tamu.edu*

Contact Person: Joel Hambright Phone: 936-295-5688

Department: Huntsville Office Fax: 936-291-2035

Location: 513 State Hwy. 85N Hiring Supervisor: Joel Hambright

Huntsville, TX 77320-1121

Position Identification Number: F00604

Title Code: 9735 Adloc: 270112**

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The Texas Forest Service is an equal opportunity employer and does not 
discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national 
origin, age, or disability in employment or in the provision of services.

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 lburton@xxxxxxxxxxxxx