FORESTER 3

***THIS RECRUITMENT MAY CLOSE WITHOUT FURTHER NOTICE DEPENDING ON THE NUMBER OF APPLICATIONS RECEIVED. APPLICANTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY AS SOON AS POSSIBLE***

Job Summary

The Nevada Division of Forestry is seeking a Resource Management Officer-Forester III to oversee natural resource program implementation across the southern region. Programming focuses on implementing vegetation and fuels management projects that coincide with NDF's priorities, goals and objectives. This position will lead and work with staff to coordinate, plan, implement, and track accomplishments that reduce the risk of catastrophic loss to communities, infrastructure, and ecosystems in moderate to high wildfire risk priority areas. This position will coordinate wildfire hazard mitigation, restoration, and natural resource improvement projects through contracting hand crews and equipment from NDF, partnering agencies, and private contractors, utilizing best practices, appropriate techniques, and in accordance with local community wildfire protection plans, international wildland urban interface codes, restoration and rehabilitation plans, and all state and federal laws, regulations, policies, and procedures.

Foresters perform professional duties in forestry, natural resource management and conservation, fire prevention and suppression, and related areas.

Essential Qualifications

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in forestry or closely related natural resources field and two years of journey level professional natural resource experience in areas such as forest health, forest insect and disease identification and treatment, and vegetation management at a level comparable to Forester II or Nursery Specialist II; OR two years of experience as a Forester II in Nevada State service; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience as described above.

Job Duties

Plan, organize, manage, and participate in forest management including harvesting, fuel management and prescribed burningactivities; evaluate forest insect and disease conditions; determine revegetation requirements to promote erosion control, biodiversity, and habitat enhancement.

Provide natural resource educational information to the public regarding best management practices for forest health, forest stewardship, defensible space, fuel reduction, and fire-safe landscapes; conduct community workshops and presentations; prepare publications and media reports; provide technical information and assistance to private landowners, civic organizations and governmental agencies and entities; provide urban forestry assistance to local governments and private landowners.

Administer, coordinate and oversee regional or specialized programs related to natural resource management; plan projects and programs; prepare and maintain assigned budgets and statistical data concerning assigned programs; write comprehensive reports, management plans and environmental assessments; secure and manage external sources of funding for project implementation.

Enforce fire, forest practice and Nevada flora laws; issue citations and warnings as appropriate; revoke and amend harvest permits; establish bond amounts; collect and release bonds related to timber harvests and timberland conversions; write permits for endangered plant protection.

Train, supervise, and evaluate the performance of personnel as assigned; organize, schedule, and conduct training activities in fire preventionand natural resource management programs.

Prepare and review forest resource and vegetative managementplans for State and private lands; provide information and direction regarding the reclamation of damaged forest and rangelands, and treatment of forest insect and disease infestations; review proposed projects and programs related to the protection, preservation and enhancement of State forest, range and watershed resources.

Establish and maintain cooperative working agreements and relationships with agencies and organizations involved in resource management, fire suppression and emergency services.

Perform related duties as assigned.

Under limited supervision, incumbents have responsibility for the resource management program in an assigned geographic region. Incumbents may function independently or supervise a small staff of subordinates and assist the Forestry Program Manager in developing procedures and coordinating activities consistent with Division policies and objectives.

Incumbents prepare and review comprehensive management plans to implement the Forest Stewardship Program; perform grant management activities; compile and complete quarterly and year-end reports to statewide coordinators for federal programs; assist public entities in the preparation of Urban and Community Forestry grant applications; promote State Nursery and Seedbank Programs; monitor forest insect and disease conditions; review applications for collection of critically endangered plant species; prepare and distribute press releases, notices or publications.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

This job specification lists the major knowledge, skills and abilities of the job and is not all inclusive. Incumbent(s) will be expected to have knowledge, skills and abilities from a previous level.

Working knowledge of: policies, procedures, guidelines, and regulations related to the natural resource program; resource management practices and issues; appearance, habitat, characteristics, and economic value of various types of vegetation; combustibility and fire-retardant properties of various types of vegetation; wildland and structural fire management; forest harvest practices; forestry and fire law enforcement; financial and statistical recordkeeping techniques.

General knowledge of: personnel management practices; budget preparation and administration.

Ability to: implement natural resource management program in an assigned geographical area; plan, organize, coordinate and prioritize the work of assigned personnel; provide technical assistance in designing and establishing logging and fire access roads and bridges; promote fire and resource management services of the division to the community; estimate time, materials, equipment and labor costs for completion of fire and resource management projects; plan and provide resource and fire protection education programs in the community.

RECRUITER CONTACT INFORMATION: Jon Terrazas at j.terrazas@admin.nv.gov

The State of Nevada is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to building diverse, inclusive, and innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve them. All applicants are considered without regard to race, color, national origin, religion or belief, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, domestic partnership, genetic information (GINA), or compensation and/or wages.

Please send direct Inquiries or correspondence to the recruiter listed on this announcement.

Benefits include:

• Health Insurance: Medical, dental, life, and disability insurance programs for employees and their dependents/family are offered through the Public Employees’ Benefits Program (PEBP) .
  
• Vacation: Accrual of three weeks of annual leave each year.
  
• Sick Leave: Accrual of three weeks of sick leave each year.
  
• Holidays: 12 paid holidays per year.
  
• Retirement: Participation in the Nevada Public Employees Retirement System (PERS) . Employees do not contribute to Social Security but will contribute to PERS if their position is at 50% or more full-time equivalency. For more information on how PERS service may impact Social Security benefits, visit the SSA publication .
  
• Deferred Compensation: The State offers a voluntary Deferred Compensation Program .
  
• No Nevada state income tax.
  
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness: Eligible due to public sector employment.
  
• Longevity Payments Eligibility: Employees who have received a performance rating of “standard” or better and have completed eight (8) or more years of continuous service are eligible for longevity pay.
  

Additional benefits may apply to employees covered under a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), depending on their designated bargaining unit. For more information, visit the Labor Relations Unit (LRU) .

For more details about your rights and responsibilities as a State of Nevada employee, please review the State of Nevada Employee Handbook (PDF) .

*** State Holidays The holiday schedule for State employees is established by the Legislature.

The following are legal holidays:

January 1.............................................. New Year's Day

Third Monday in January.................. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s Birthday

Third Monday in February................ Washington’s Birthday

Last Monday in May........................... Memorial Day

June 19................................................ Juneteenth Day

July 4.................................................... Independence Day

First Monday in September.............. Labor Day

Last Friday in October....................... Nevada Day

November 11........................................ Veterans' Day

Fourth Thursday in November........ Thanksgiving Day

Friday following the Fourth Thursday in November...................... Family Day

December 25........................................ Christmas Day

When January 1, June 19, July 4, November 11, or December 25 falls on a Saturday, the preceding Friday is the observed legal holiday. If these days fall on Sunday, the following Monday is the observed holiday. Eligibility for holiday pay is covered by the provisions of NAC 284.255

Closing Date/Time: Continuous

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