Conservation SciForester I

Classification Title:

Conservation Sci/Forester I

Classification Minimum Requirements:

Bachelors degree in forestry agricultural science rangeland management environmental science or a closely related field.

Job Description:

Assist in land management operations on Hickory Sink Forest including hardwood control herbicide use to manage invasive species tree planting road work boundary maintenance and related. Participates in and/or plans prescribed burns. Attend to prescribed fire-related operational needs including preparing fire breaks participating/managing burns and mop-up and monitoring post-burn conditions/results. Maintains equipment in ready status. Scouts documents and initiates control efforts for invasive species. Assists with the implementation of restoration projects. Enforces FFGS and UF policies with visitors including natural resources protection in a tactful manner.

Assist in infrastructure and maintenance activities throughout the Hickory Sink Forest. Operates and maintains heavy equipment used in land management including bulldozers front-end loaders chemical sprayers farm tractors mowers trucks trailers ATVs chainsaws and similar. Maintains roads fire breaks property boundaries buildings and related. Assists with related administrative functions including purchase requests and work order requests.

Coordination with researchers and instructors on natural resource-related projects including assisting with logistics for research studies assisting with tours that support education efforts and assistance with outreach/Extension programs. May engage with students on specific projects or courses assist with special outreach projects and irregularly assist with management of other School-managed properties.

Expected Salary:

$23.94/hour commensurate with education and experience

Required Qualifications:

Bachelors degree in forestry agricultural science rangeland management environmental science or a closely related field.

Valid drivers license required to drive state vehicles.

Preferred:

Bachelors degree in a natural resources-related field

Special Instructions to Applicants:

In order to be considered you must upload your cover letter and resume.

Application must be submitted by 11:55 p.m. (ET) of the posting end date.

This position is eligible for veterans preference. If you are claiming veterans preference please upload a copy of your DD 214 Member Copy 4 with your application for consideration. See our Veterans Preference Page for more specific information.

Health Assessment Required: Yes

Required Experience:

IC