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Date: August 7, 2009
To: All
District Offices,
From: Charlie W. Morgan, State Forester
RE: Job Announcement – Post in Conspicuous Location
The Southwest District of the Mississippi
Forestry Commission is accepting applications for one (1) Forester II
position. This position will operate as
a Service Forester based in
Any individuals interested in applying for,
or laterally transferring to, this position may submit their
applications between
8:00 a.m., August 7, 2009, and 5:00 p.m., August 20, 2009.
A job description is attached for your
convenience. All applicants must
complete an Experience and Training Record.
Employees wishing to transfer laterally must also submit a
request to
transfer within this timeframe. All
applications and/or transfers for Forester positions must also include
a copy
of a current registered foresters card with their application.
Completed Experience and Training
Records and any additional documentation should be sent to the
Requests to transfer must be submitted
through the requesting employees chain of command and then to the MFC
Human
Resources Department.
Once again, the deadline for applying for
this position is August 20, 2009, at 5:00 p.m. This
announcement must be posted at all
locations in a central viewing area to afford all qualified persons the
opportunity to apply.
CWM/jpb
JOB DESCRIPTION BELOW
Class Specification
Occu Code: 0262
Rev: 04/08
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FORESTER II
CHARACTERISTICS OF WORK:
This is professional or supervisory and administrative work involved in directing or carrying out
forestry programs. The work includes planning, organizing, and developing forest protection,
forest management or administrative services programs under the general supervision of an
Administrative Superior.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
These minimum qualifications have been agreed upon by Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) in this
job class and are based upon a job analysis and the essential functions. However, if a candidate
believes he/she is qualified for the job although he/she does not have the minimum qualifications
set forth below, he/she may request special consideration through substitution of related
education and experience, demonstrating the ability to perform the essential functions of the
position. Any request to substitute related education or experience for minimum qualifications
must be addressed to the State Personnel Board in writing, identifying the related education and
experience which demonstrates the candidate’s ability to perform all essential functions of the
position.
EXPERIENCE/EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
Education:
Two (2) years of successful experience as a Forester I.
OR
Education:
A Master's Degree from an accredited four-year college or university in Forestry;
AND
Experience:
Two (2) years of experience as a professional forester.
OR
Education:
A Bachelor's Degree from an accredited four-year college or university in Forestry;
AND
Experience:
Three (3) years of experience as a professional forester.
Class Specification
Occu Code: 0262
Rev: 04/08
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Licensure/Certification:
Must possess a valid driver’s license, as verified by the hiring agency.
Must possess a current license as a Registered Forester by the Mississippi Board of Registration
for Foresters within one year of employment.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
These physical requirements are not exhaustive, and additional job related physical requirements
may be added to these by individual agencies on an as needed basis. Corrective devices may be
used to meet physical requirements. These are typical requirements; however, reasonable
accommodations may be possible.
Moderate Work: May frequently exert force equivalent to lifting up to approximately 25 pounds
and/or occasionally exert force equivalent to lifting up to approximately 50 pounds.
Vision: Requires the ability to perceive the nature of objects by the eye.
Near Acuity: Clarity of vision at 20 inches or less.
Midrange: Clarity of vision at distances of more than 20 inches and less than 20 feet.
Far Acuity: Clarity of vision at 20 feet or more.
Peripheral: Ability to observe an area that can be seen up and down or left and right while eyes
are fixed on a given point.
Depth Perception: Three-dimensional vision. Ability to judge distances and spatial relationships
so as to see objects where and as they actually are.
Ability to adjust focus: Ability to adjust the eye to bring an object into sharp focus.
Color Vision: Ability to identify colors.
Speaking/Hearing: Possesses the ability to give and receive information through speaking and
listening skills.
Taste/Smell: Possesses the ability to use the sense of smell to recognize and distinguish odors.
Possesses the ability to use the sense of taste to recognize and distinguish flavors.
Motor Coordination: While performing the duties of this job, the incumbent is regularly required
to use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms. The
incumbent is frequently required to stand; walk; and sit. The incumbent is occasionally required to
climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or bend.
COMPETENCIES:
The following competencies describe the knowledge, skills, abilities, and attributes that lead to a
successful employee in this position. An applicant will be expected to exhibit these competencies
or the ability to reach competency achievement within a specified time. These competencies are
linked to the essential functions of the job. Employees in this position may be evaluated on these
competencies as part of the performance appraisal system. Example behaviors are listed below
each competency and are used for illustrative purposes only. Specific behaviors may be identified
and included later by the hiring agency. It is understood that some of these behaviors might not
be acquired until a reasonable time after hire. Failure of an employee to successfully demonstrate
some or all of these competencies, as deemed important by his or her reporting official, may
result in the employee being placed on a performance improvement plan. If after a reasonable
period of time, usually three (3) months, the employee fails to demonstrate successful
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performance, the employee may be terminated. These competencies include, but are not limited
to, the following:
PUBLIC SECTOR COMPETENCIES:
Integrity: Exhibits behaviors showing a strong internal personal commitment to fundamental
principles of honesty and fairness dealing in all activities related to job performance.
Work Ethic: Is productive, diligent, conscientious, timely, and loyal.
Service Orientation: Demonstrates a commitment to quality public service through statements
and actions.
Accountability: Accepts responsibility for actions and results.
Self Management Skills: Effectively manages emotions and impulses and maintains a positive
attitude.
Interpersonal Skills: Shows understanding, courtesy, tact, empathy, and concern to develop
and maintain relationships.
Communication Skills: Receives, attends to, interprets, and responds to verbal messages and
expresses information to individuals or groups effectively.
Self-Development: Adapts behavior or work methods in response to new information, changing
conditions, or unexpected obstacles.
TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES:
Administration and Management: Plans, coordinates, and directs business functions, resource
allocation, and production related to a unit’s forestry program.
Organizes and develops forest protection, forest management, or administrative services
programs. Analyzes manpower, equipment, and facility requirements of the district/multi-county
and makes recommendations. Provides direction and coordination of available resources to carry
out management regimes to program areas. Processes resource allocation paperwork.
Planning and Evaluating: Determines resource requirements; determines goals and strategies
to achieve them; monitors progress and evaluates outcomes.
Assists in developing (unit’s) work plans, goals, and objectives in the assigned program area(s).
Reviews program accomplishments and makes recommendations concerning corrective action.
Determines needs of the district/multi-county in forest protection, forest management, or
information and education and implements appropriate programs. Assists in determining training
needs of personnel and conducts training in assigned area.
Forestry: The art, science, and practice of studying and managing forests and related natural
resources.
Possesses and maintains a working knowledge of information regarding proper forestry
management practices. Assists in carrying out forest management practices, giving advice on
proper forestry management practices and on methods to improve and protect their forest
investment. Prepares detailed forest management plans for landowners and recommends forest
management plans to the Boards of Education and other public lands.
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Fire Suppression and Control: Supervises or participates in fire detection, suppression, and
control activities.
Supervises and conducts forest fire detection and suppression activities. Scouts to identify the
resources needed to successfully extinguish fires. Supervises prescribed burning activities.
Safety: Ensures safety regulations are enforced.
Ensures safety at all fires and other assigned duties. Administers safety programs. Follows all
safety regulations. Operates all equipment using proper safety guidelines.
Technology Application: Operates and maintains tools and equipment effectively, following
proper safety guidelines.
Inspects and maintains fire-fighting and management equipment. Operates a variety of
equipment in working to extinguish forest fires and manage timberland, including but not limited
to, motorized vehicles, tractors with accessory grounds maintenance equipment, all terrain
vehicles, heavy equipment, winches, boats, traps, motors, etc. Possesses the mechanical ability
to work on equipment.
Technical writing: Writes news articles and prepares reports related to forestry program
activities.
Prepares reports on seed available in counties. Prepares or supervises the preparation of reports
and answers correspondence relative to forestry program activities in the area. Writes news
articles. Submits reports on time. Uses correct spelling and grammar.
MANAGEMENT COMPETENCIES:
Emotional Maturity: Conducts oneself in a professional, consistent manner when representing
the organization.
Has the ability to work through adversity and hold self and others accountable for work actions.
Macro Oriented: Exercises good judgment; makes sound, well-informed decisions.
Understands and appropriately applies procedures, requirements, and regulations related to
specialized areas of expertise.
Working Through Others: Supports, motivates, and is an advocate for staff.
Reinforces and rewards team efforts and positive behaviors. Is fair, yet firm with others. Monitors
workloads and provides feedback.
Results Oriented: Plans effectively to achieve or exceed goals; sets and meets deadlines.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Additional essential functions may be identified and included by the hiring agency. The
essential functions include, but are not limited to, the following:
1. Prepares work unit’s fire plans; trains crews in fire suppression, timber management, and
safety work; plans and administers safety programs.
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2. Inspects and directs maintenance of fire-fighting equipment; supervises forest fire
detection system and directs suppression action.
3. Prepares unit’s annual work plans and estimates the number of man-hours to be spent
on each job; evaluates subordinate employees' performance.
4. Prepares detailed forest management plan for landowners; marks timber; assists in
locating timber markets; and supervises prescribed burning activities.
5. Furnishes public forestry information through written articles, radio and television
broadcasts, and by conducting special programs at schools, libraries, civic clubs, etc.
6. Prepares reports and answers correspondence relative to forestry program activities.
7. Informs landowners of available Forestry Incentive Programs and assists them in
implementing needed forest management practices.
8. Evaluates sixteenth section school lands; writes and recommends forest management
plan.
EXAMPLES OF WORK:
Examples of work performed in this classification include, but are not limited to, the
following:
Prepares work unit’s fire plans; trains crews in fire suppression, timber management, and safety
work; plans and administers safety program.
Inspects and directs maintenance of fire-fighting equipment; performs and/or supervises forest
fire detection system and performs and/or directs suppression action.
Prepares unit’s annual work plans and estimates the number of man-hours to be spent on each
job.
Evaluates subordinate employees' performance.
Prepares detailed forest management plans for landowners; marks timber; assists in locating
timber markets; and supervises prescribed burning activities.
Writes news articles; participates in radio and television programs and speaks to various groups
on forest management, fire control, insect and disease control, and forest appreciation and
conservation.
Takes seedling orders and issues seedlings to landowners.
Prepares or supervises the preparation of reports and answers correspondence relative to
forestry program activities in the area.
Assists private landowners in construction of fire lanes.
Informs landowners of available Forestry Incentive Programs and assists them in implementing
needed forest management practices.
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Occu Code: 0262
Rev: 04/08
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Evaluates sixteenth section school lands; writes and recommends forest management plans to
the Boards of Education.
Performs related or similar duties as required or assigned.
INTERVIEW REQUIREMENTS:
Any candidate who is called to an agency for an interview must notify the interviewing agency in
writing of any reasonable accommodation needed prior to the date of the interview.