Forestry Crew Supervisor

Job Summary This Forestry Crew Supervisor position is located within the Office of Forestry in Allen Parish, Louisiana. The incumbent supervises and directs fire prevention and suppression activities, oversees forestry crews for fire detection, suppression, prescribed burning, timber marking, seedling survival evaluations, and maintenance of equipment, vehicles, and facilities. Work is performed in accordance with Office of Forestry and Department of Agriculture and Forestry rules, regulations, and policies. Responsibilities On call day and night; assigns and supervises work schedules, leave, and duty assignments of crews. Coordinates fire suppression activities involving wildfires under jurisdiction. Ensures wildland substations are manned appropriately and instruments in fire danger rating stations are read daily and recorded. Responsible for all reports and records related to fire detection and suppression activities. Assigns and supervises daily forest management activities of forestry crews, including fire-line plowing, prescribed burning, timber marking, seedling planting and survival evaluations, and treatment of infected or infested trees. Inspects and supervises maintenance of fire suppression equipment, vehicles and other equipment. Supervises maintenance, repair and construction of forestry buildings and wildland substations and maintenance of grounds. Assists Forestry Parish Supervisor and Agriculture & Forestry Regional Administrator in training Forestry Crew Specialists and Leaders in firefighting techniques, basic first aid, map reading, and radio procedures. Prepares educational materials, routine forest management plans, and assists in forest management tasks and inspections. Other duties as may be assigned. Qualifications Possession of a high school diploma or equivalent plus three years of experience in forest management or forest conservation. Six semester hours in forestry, horticulture or botany plus two years of experience in forest management or forest conservation. Completion of a forest technology program of at least eighteen months duration from a technical college plus one year of experience in forest management or forest conservation. Possession of a current Louisiana driver’s license. Functional Requirements Moderate light lifting (up to 30 pounds) and occasional lifting of up to 50 pounds. Reaching above shoulders and carrying specialized equipment. Occasional demands for moderately strenuous activities in emergencies over long periods. Climbing on and off transport and tractor. Environmental Factors Working indoors and outdoors. Exposure to excessive smoke, heat, humidity, cold, wet and extreme dry conditions. Walking on irregular ground for long distances. Working around neighborhood/residential and wild land hazards. Required to wear appropriate safety protection and clothing. Position Specific Details Appointment Type: Full‑time; may be filled by probation or by promotion of a classified employee of the Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry. Applicants who are not permanent employees will serve a probationary period up to 24 months. Compensation: Salary based on qualifications and experience. Benefits: Eligible for on‑call compensation ($1.00/hour) when required for work outside the regular schedule; hazardous duty pay ($1.73/hour) for all hours worked in addition to base salary. Location: Office of Forestry in Allen Parish. EEO Statement The Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry strictly prohibits workplace harassment and discrimination on the basis of race, color, gender, sex, pregnancy, age, disability, religion, national origin, military service, sickle cell trait, protected genetic information or other non‑merit factors. Employment decisions are not influenced by such factors. Drug Screening All candidates for hire must undergo drug screening. E-Verify This agency participates in the E‑Verify system for verification of citizenship and employment authorization. #J-18808-Ljbffr DAF-Agriculture and Forestry