Deadline: Mon, 04/29/2024 - 12:00pm Employer: South Carolina Forestry Commission Job Field: Forestry Job Type: Full Time Location: South Carolina Location Detail: Williamsburg County, South Carolina Job Description: Spring 2024 graduates are encouraged to apply. -Under direct supervision, provides forest management assistance to private landowners to include preparation of forest management plans. -Administers cost-share programs for the project. -Assists with conducting prescribed burns, wildfire suppression, and disaster response. -Represents the SC Forestry Commission at local meetings. - Provides forest management assistance and outreach to landowners and the general public to promote active management of forestland. - Writes forest management plans to produce multiple benefits including the sustainable production of forest products, clean air and water, wildlife habitat, aesthetics and to mitigate wildfire risks through recommending mastication and other fuels reduction activities. - Administers cost-share programs 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. Spring 2024 graduates may be considered for employment, contingent upon receipt of a bachelor’s degree in Forestry from a college or university accredited by the Society of American Foresters (SAF) prior to start date. You will be required to submit a certified official college transcript prior to the first day of employment. You will be considered ineligible for employment if you fail to obtain a bachelor’s degree in Forestry from a college or university accredited by SAF or provide a certified official college transcript prior to the first day of employment. Qualifications: -A bachelor's degree in forestry from a college or university accredited by the Society of American Foresters. -Required to be a SC registered forester within two years of appointment. -Must pass a physical fitness test of walking two (2) miles in thirty (30) minutes carrying a 25 lb. pack or meet the agency physical fitness program requirements. -Must obtain firefighter registration with the SC State Fire Marshall's office. - A criminal background check is a condition of employment. - Must possess a valid SC Driver’s license (Class D). Miscellaneous: -The assigned office location is 596 I M Graham Road, Kingstree, SC 29556 This position works in Williamsburg County. -Must be a resident of South Carolina, and must live in their area of responsibility or within a radius of 30 miles of their assigned work center. -Must be able to lift, walk, squat, climb and carry objects up to 50 lbs. -Ability to work both indoors and outdoors in changing environmental conditions. -Works a Monday-Friday, 8:30 AM-5:00 PM schedule. Occasional overnight travel required. **South Carolina is making our Veterans a priority for employment in state agencies and institutions.** Salary: $47,509-$50,834 Benefits: The state of South Carolina offers its employees generous benefits, including health and dental insurance; retirement and savings plan options; and paid vacation and sick leave. How to Apply: 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.
