Full Time Forester

DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE, CONSERVATION & FORESTRY

Position Type: Full Time/Year-Round

Grade: 23 (Professional/Technical Unit)

Any experience that was not full-time employment should be identified as such.

This is professional services and scientific work involving developing and implementing multi-use forest and natural resource management and utilization plans for state-owned lands in Northern Maine. In this position, the incumbent designs, develops and implements natural resource management plans for state-owned lands, marks and designates trees to be removed and estimates volume of timber to be removed; inspects the performance of contractors in thinning and harvesting practices in order to identify and correct improper practices; develops, plans, and supervises road construction and maintenance on public reserved lands in order to ensure proper access and road upkeep. Works cooperatively with Agency partners including AWW, MNAP, local snowmobile clubs and other local groups.

silviculture (forest ecology), dendrology, forest mensuration and GIS; forest pathology and entomology, soil properties, road layout and construction, harvesting equipment, practices, costs and profit return, forest economics, recreation management principles and practices, current market conditions and timber values, pesticide regulations.

Must be able to use forest measurement instruments and understand tables, communicate effectively, read and understand maps, explain forestry principles to laypersons, ensure compliance with and enforce applicable laws, rules and regulations, plan and implement forest resource plans, organize material for presentation, conduct meetings and workshops, use computers and related computer equipment (e.g. Data Recorders, iPads, GPS, GIS, etc.) A Bachelors’ Degree in Forestry or directly related field experience involving inspection and supervision of harvesting operations, surveying, cruising, timber marking, and general forest management planning. LICENSING/REGISTRATION/CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: (These must be met by all employees prior to attaining permanent status in this class): Must obtain licensure as a Licensed Forester from the Maine State Board of Licensure of Foresters within one (1) year from date of employment.

Preference will be given to candidates who Two (2) years of field experience. Take time for yourself using 13 paid holidays , 12 days of sick leave , and 3+ weeks of vacation leave annually. Vacation leave accrual increases with years of service, and overtime-exempt employees receive personal leave.

Health Insurance Coverage - The State of Maine pays 85%-100% of employee-only premiums ($12,213.60-$14,369.04 annual value), depending on salary. Health Insurance Premium Credit - Participation decreases employee-only premiums by 5%. Visit the Office of Employee Health and Wellness for more information about program requirements.

Dental Insurance - The State of Maine pays 100% of employee-only dental premiums ($365.28 annual value).

Retirement Plan - The State of Maine contributes 14.06%of pay to the Maine Public Employees Retirement System (MainePERS), on behalf of the employee.

Gym Membership Reimbursement - Improve overall health with regular exercise and receive up to $40 per month to offset this expense.

Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts - Set aside money pre-tax to help pay for out-of-pocket health care expenses and/or daycare expenses.

For more information, visit the Federal Student Aid office.

Living Resources Program - Navigate challenging work and life situations with our employee assistance program.

All employees who are welcoming a child—including fathers and adoptive parents—receive forty-two (42) consecutive calendar days of fully paid parental leave . Additional, unpaid leave may also be available, under the Family and Medical Leave Act.

Voluntary Deferred Compensation - Save additional pre‑tax funds for retirement in aMaineSaves457(b) account through payroll deductions.

Learn about additional wellness benefits for State employees from the Office of Employee Health and Wellness.

We are committed to creating a strong sense of belonging for all team members, and our process ensures an inclusive environment to applicants of all backgrounds including diverse race, color, sex, sexual orientation or gender identity, physical or mental disability, religion, age, ancestry, national origin, familial status or genetics.

Please note reasonable accommodations are provided to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request.

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