Deadline: Mon, 04/29/2024 - 12:00pm Employer: South Carolina Forestry Commission Job Field: Forestry Job Type: Full Time Location: South Carolina Location Detail: Sumter County, South Carolina Job Description: Spring 2024 Graduates are encouraged to apply. -Provides forest management assistance and outreach to landowners and the general public to promote active management of forestland and mitigate wildfire risk. -Writes forest management plans to produce multiple benefits including the sustainable production of forest products, clean air and water, wildlife habitat, aesthetics and wildfire prevention. -Administers cost-share program and prepares reports. - Assists landowners with implementation of forestry practices. - Performs insect and disease activities. - Represents agency at local meetings. - Responds to wildfires both in-state and out-of-state through Southeastern Compact requests and western wildfire assignments. - Participates in FireWise activities to include conducting wildfire risk assessments for at-risk communities in the wildland urban interface and other wildfire prevention events. -Responds to non-wildfire disasters, and participates in wildfire and disaster-related exercises as directed. -Assists in basic wildfire investigations, burn site inspections, participates in incident management activities on large fire events. -Supports Sector Fire Management Officers on fire suppression activities. -Participates in opportunities for professional growth as directed such as working with specialty foresters and participating in and/or conducting training as directed to include wildland fire training (i.e. fireline refresher). -Serves as acting Sector Fire Management Officer when needed. -Provides landowner services such as prescribed burning and timber marking in project area and elsewhere as directed. Qualifications: -A bachelor's degree in forestry from a college or university accredited by the Society of American Foresters. Applicants indicating college credit or degree(s) on the application may upload an unofficial copy of the transcript as an attachment to the application. Please note that the agency will require an official, certified copy of the transcript or diploma prior to hiring. -Required to be a SC registered forester within two (2) years of appointment. -Must pass a physical fitness test of walking two (2) miles in thirty (30) minutes carrying a 25 lb. pack. -Must obtain firefighter registration with the SC State Fire Marshall's office. - A criminal background check is a condition of employment. - DRIVING RECORD: If this position requires the applicant to possess a valid driver's license to operate a state vehicle or personal vehicle, any applicant being considered in the final stages of selection for the position will be required to provide a certified copy of a 10-year driving record. Miscellaneous: -This position has an assigned office at 6725 Headquarters Rd Wedgefield SC 29168. - This position works in Sumter and Clarendon Counties. Must live in their area of responsibility or within a radius of 30 miles of their assigned work center. - Work hours are Monday - Friday (8:30 - 5:00). - South Carolina is making our veterans a priority for employment in state agencies and institutions. -The South Carolina Forestry Commission (SCFC) is committed to equal opportunity and nondiscrimination on the basis of race, sex, color, national origin, age, religion gender, pregnancy, genetic information or military status (including reserves). Salary: $47,509-$50,834 Benefits: The state of South Carolina offers eligible employees generous benefits, including health and dental insurance; retirement and savings plan options; and paid vacation and sick leave. How to Apply: https://careers.sc.gov/ **When applying for this position, the electronic state application must be completed to include the Education and Work Experience sections and the Supplemental Questions. This includes a detailed description of each work-related position and, if applicable, military service (indicate rank) and job-related volunteer work that you feel qualifies you for the position. Failure to provide detailed and complete work-related information may result in your application being rejected. A resume will not be accepted or reviewed to determine if an applicant has met the qualifications for the position. A criminal records check will be conducted prior to an offer of employment. SCFC requires individuals to complete an online application to apply for this position. Interested individuals can access www.careers.sc.gov, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.**
