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Forestry
Technician Position Announcement
Position Announcement
Position:
Forestry Technician Lake Region RC & D
Ecotone
Forestry 343 W. 23rd
Street, Suite 4
Lake Region
Resource Conservation Ottawa, KS 66067
&
Development Council (RC&D) 785-242-2073
www.lakeregionrcd.org
Description:
A full-time position with the Lake Region RC & D subject to the
availability
of
funds. Under the supervision of the Watershed Forester and overseen by
the
Lake Region RC&D Council, the Forestry Technician will provide
forestry
services to private landowners and cooperating natural resource
agencies
in the Marais des Cygnes River Basin in east central Kansas covering
all
or parts of 13 counties.
Location:
The position is headquartered at the Lake Region RC & D Office, Ottawa.
Responsibilities:
The Forestry Technician will work directly under the Watershed
Forester to:
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Implement plans prepared by the Watershed Forester to establish tree
planting
and timber stand improvement practices.
•
Provide on-site forestry technical assistance to private landowners
•
Assist landowners in implementing best management practices
including
timber sales, timber stand improvement and tree plantings.
•
Provide forestry equipment and supplies to landowners and natural
resource
professionals.
•
Track and monitor all projects.
•
Promote the Marais des Cygnes Watershed Riparian Initiative.
•
Assist in the creation of a Forestry Business that implements and
maintains
forestry practices for private landowners.
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Other responsibilities as identified by the Watershed Forester and
Forestry
Management Committee.
Minimum
Qualifications:
Minimum of a 2 year technical degree in a natural resources field
with
preferred
bachelor’s degree in forestry from an accredited program. The
ability to
implement
timber sales, tree planting and timber stand improvement practices. The
ability
to
work effectively with others, both individually and in a team setting;
organizing and
carrying
out work priorities; and communicating effectively both orally and in
writing.
Computer
skills such as database and word processing are required. Must be able to
perform
physical work outdoors in a variety of weather conditions. Must have or
the
ability
to obtain a valid Kansas
drivers license upon employment.
Salary:
The salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience.
How
to Apply: Qualified applicants must submit the following : (1) letter of
application;
(2) current resume; (3) academic transcripts; and
(4)
name, address and phone number of three professional
references
to:
Fran
Bennett
Forestry
Management Committee Chair
Lake Region RC & D
343 W 23rd Street, Suite 4
Ottawa, KS 66067
Deadline:
Application, current resume, academic transcripts and references must
be
received by 5:00 p.m. Central Standard Time on August 28, 2009 to be
considered.
For
additional details, contact Ryan Neises, Watershed Forester; please call
(785) 242-2073
or
ryan.neises@ks.usda.gov
The Lake Region RC&D Area, Inc. is a
501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization that
provides local leadership and establishes the
framework required for developing and
carrying out a plan of action for accelerating
and improving the agricultural business
economy by creating a better environment for
attracting industry, increasing recreation
opportunities, and beautifying the countryside.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)
prohibits discrimination in all its
programs and activities on the basis of race,
color, national origin, age, disability,
and where applicable, sex, marital status,
familial status, parental status, religion,
sexual orientation, genetic information,
political beliefs, reprisal, or because all or a
part of an individual's income is derived from
any public assistance program. (Not
all prohibited bases apply to all programs.)
Persons with disabilities who require
alternative means for communication of program
information (Braille, large print,
audiotape, etc.) should contact USDA's TARGET Center at (202) 720-2600 (voice
and TDD). To file a complaint of discrimination
write to USDA, Director, Office of
Civil Rights, 1400 Independence Avenue, S.W., Washington,
D.C. 20250-9410
or
call (800) 795-3272 (voice) or (202) 720-6382
(TDD). USDA is an equal
opportunity provider and employer.
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