Forestry Program TraineeForestry Parish Supervisor

• Work in breathtaking natural settings
• Enjoy competitive pay and great benefits
• Make a real impact on the environment
• Be part of a passionate supportive team
• Lead passionate crews. Tackle real challenges. Grow with us.

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MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
A bachelors degree in a forestry wildlife habitat conservation or natural resources field; OR

A bachelors degree with thirty semester hours in a forestry wildlife habitat conservation or natural resources field.

Click here to view the Official State Civil Service Job Specifications for Forestry Program Trainee/Forestry Parish Supervisorhere.

Job Duties:

The incumbent of this position manages the daily operation of an Office of Forestry Unit consisting of one or more parishes within the Department of Agriculture & Forestry. All agency programs in this geographical area are delivered through or coordinated by this employee. Work is performed in accordance with rules regulations and policies of the Office of Forestry and the Department of Agriculture and Forestry. General supervision is received from an Agriculture & Forestry Regional Administrator. Supervision is exercised over Forestry Parish Assistant Forestry Crew Supervisor Forestry Crew Leaders/Heavy Forestry Crew Specialist Leader Forestry Crew Specialists 1 and 2. This position is eligible for the Hazardous Duty Services Retirement Plan.

• Coordinates and supervises forest fire detection and suppression activities within the assigned area;
• Prepares written resource management plans to advise forest landowners of proper management techniques for timber services.
• Assists in the detection and evaluation surveys for insect and disease outbreaks utilizing aerial and ground checking methods;
• Plans and conducts forestry prescribed burns to reduce hazardous fuel accumulations;
• Interviews applicants for employment and makes recommendations to Agriculture & Foresty Regional Administrator;
• Approves requests for leave and attendance reports for subordinate employees;
• Conducts Personnel Performance Evaluations;
• Other duties as may be assigned.

Functional Requirements

• Moderate light lifting 30 pounds with occasional lifting of up to 50 pounds
• Reaching above shoulders and carrying specialized equipment needed to perform duties
• Requires considerable walking over irregular ground and standing for long periods of time
• Occasional demands maybe required for moderately strenuous activities in emergencies over long periods of time
• Climbing on and off transport and tractor

• Working indoors and outdoors
• Excessive smoke heat humidity cold wet and extreme dry conditions
• Walking on irregular ground for long distances
• Working around routine neighborhood/residential and wild land hazards
• Will be required to wear appropriate safety protection/clothing

To apply for this vacancy click on the Apply link above and complete an electronic application which can be used for this vacancy as well as future job opportunities. Applicants are responsible for checking the status of their application to determine where they are in the recruitment process. Further status message information is located under the Information section of the Current Job Opportunities page.

*Information to support your eligibility for this job title must be included in the application (i.e. relevant detailed experience/education).Resumeswill notbe accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.

For further information about this vacancy contact:

Brandi Collins

Louisiana Department of Agriculture & Forestry

5825 Florida Blvd. Suite 1001

Baton Rouge LA 70806

The Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry strictly prohibits workplace harassment and discrimination on the on the basis of race color gender sex pregnancy age disability religion national origin military service sickle cell trait protected genetic information or other non-merit factor. LDAF also strictly prohibits employment decisions based upon or influenced by such factors.

All candidates for hire must undergo drug screening.

This agency participates in the E-Verify system for verification of citizenship and employment authorization.