Deadline: Sat, 04/23/2022 - 12:00pm Employer: The Center for Heirs’ Property Preservation Job Field: Forestry Job Type: Full Time Location: South Carolina Location Detail: Orangeburg Job Description: About the Center for Heirs’ Property Preservation The Center for Heirs’ Property Preservation (the Center), a nonprofit organization established in February 2005, has a mission of protecting heirs’ property (HP) and promoting the sustainable use of land to provide increased economic benefit to low-wealth families through education, advocacy, legal services and forestry technical assistance in the counties of Allendale, Bamberg, Beaufort, Berkeley, Calhoun, Charleston, Clarendon, Colleton, Dillon, Dorchester, Georgetown, Hampton, Horry, Jasper, Lee, Marlboro, Orangeburg, Sumter. Williamsburg, Darlington, Marion and Florence. The Center is moving into Aiken, Barnwell, Chesterfield, Edgefield, Fairfield, Greenwood, Kershaw, Lancaster, Lexington, McCormick, Newberry, Richland and Saluda counties for the purpose of providing forestry technical assistance. Forester Position Description Under the direction of the Director of Forestry, this position performs such professional forest management duties as providing forest management services to private non-industrial under-served landowners in such ways as: educating landowners about sound forestry management practices; preparing complete forest management and conservation plans for landowners, and assisting landowners in securing help for all work recommended. This position is a full time equivalent, exempt position. The initial home office for this position will be at the Center’s Orangeburg, SC Office located at 396 St. Paul Street, Unit 105 Orangeburg, SC 29115. The initial primary service area for this position will be in Chesterfield, Fairfield, Kershaw, Lancaster, Newberry, and Richland counties. Extensive travel is a part of the position and employee will be required, at times, to utilize their personal vehicle over rural terrain and will be reimbursed for mileage at a rate which is currently 56 cents per mile. Qualifications: Desired Experience, Education, Skills, and Knowledge • Graduate of a 2-year college with an Associate in Applied Science in Forestry Management Technology or an accredited 4-year B.S. (minimum or graduating with a BS) degree in forestry, natural resources management, or a related field • Capability of working in remote outdoor locations in various weather and forest conditions • A minimum of one (1) years’ experience related to forestry field work • Knowledge of forest management techniques and practices. Experience in wildlife management is desirable • Must be a Registered Forester in South Carolina or obtain this designation within one year from date of hire • Must be proficient with various forest inventory/mensuration techniques and methodologies • Must have working knowledge of landowner assistance programs, such as those contained in the U.S. Farm Bill. • Must have the ability to become a certified prescribe fire burn boss and a USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service Technical Service Provider within one year from date of hire • Must be proficient with both Microsoft Office suite and GIS software • Capability to maintain project records and reports using technology and experience in using this information to prepare project-related reports for management, partners and funders • Excellent interpersonal skills and strong oral and written communications skills, as well as time management skills • Capability to deal with individuals from various backgrounds, including clients, personnel from partner agencies, and forest consultants/contractors. • Experience either in working or volunteering for a nonprofit social service organization • Empathetic to the special values and challenges of HP owners and other historically underserved landowners • Willingness to work occasional nights and weekends for educational activities and special events. Salary: Compensation Compensation consists of (1) a base salary that is dependent upon level of experience and falls within Center Pay Grade 9 ($42,900 - $50,000) and (2) benefits (i.e., paid leave, health, dental, and vision insurance and retirement plan). How to Apply: Application Process It is anticipated that the position will be filled by March, 2022. Applicants should send via either email or mail (1) a cover letter, which includes why the applicant wishes to apply for the position, along with salary requirements and (2) a resume. This information should be sent to the attention of: J.F. Walden, COO, (jwalden@heirsproperty.org), Center for Heirs’ Property Preservation, 8570 Rivers Ave., N. Charleston, SC 29406. No calls, please, regarding this opportunity; however, feel free to view the Center’s website at www.heirsproperty.org for additional information.
