Forest Development Forester
OPEN TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC
NOTE: Selection process is in accordance with Chapter 170, as amended.
POST CLOSES: Monday July 27, 2020
JOB TITLE: Forest Development Forester
SUPERVISOR: Silviculture Forester
STATUS: RFT
RATE: BOE
SCOPE OF WORK:
This position shall be responsible for implementing and administering the Forest Development Program consistent with the sustained yield management principles incorporated in the MTE Forest Management Plan for the regeneration of the forest.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Must have the knowledge, skills, and ability to perform the following:
- Annual planning, scheduling, and implementing forest development projects.
- Must be familiar with the MTE Forest Management Plan.
- Plans and prepares annual budgets and budget proposals as needed.
- Provide records and reports to Supervisor and others, to maintain an efficient program.
- Actively track the status of projects against due dates and communicate achieved objectives with Supervisor.
- Knowledge of the different pesticides and herbicides to enhance targeted species.
- Must have knowledge of Scarifying practices.
- Skills in utilizing various types of equipment, such as, but not limited to: chainsaws, forwarder, Spray System/applicator, mowing attachments, basic hand tools, disc trencher, and skidder, used in reforestation practices.
- Light equipment maintenance.
- Writing silviculture prescriptions, as needed.
- Public speaking and educating the Reservation Stakeholders.
- Leadership and managing staff effectively.
- Identifying and applying the best alternative of herbicide or pesticide with minimal impact on the surrounding fauna and flora.
- Communicate in a professional manner to maintain effective relationships with employees and others.
- Work flexible schedules due to seasonal priorities.
- Develop and maintain inventory of equipment and tools.
- Work cooperatively with appropriate departments to implement forest development program.
- Notify the public of application activities and potential hazards.
- Participate in forest protection functions, including insect and disease survey/control, and fire suppression activities.
- Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
Works in extreme hot, cold, dusty, humid, bug infested, poison oak & ivy, rough terrain, and other undesirable environmental conditions. Requires extensive walking, climbing, bending, and operation of equipment. Must be able to lift and carry up to 75 lbs. Must wear all safety apparel and equipment and comply with all safety policies and practices of MTE.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelor of Science Degree in Forestry or Natural Resource related field, and a minimum of one year of forestry related experience is required. Preferred experience with Arc GIS software. Must possess a valid Wisconsin Driver's License and be insurable under MTE standards. Pesticide Applicators Certification is required within 1 year of employment. Experience with heavy equipment maintenance is desired. Must possess good work ethics with excellent work attendance and be a team player.
Supervision Exercised:
Forestry Technician-Site Prep
Independent Contractors for tree planting and TSI (Timber Stand Improvement)
Summer Interns
Temporary Hired Employees: Equipment operators to fill in during site prep season
APPLICATION PROCESS:
- Completed application
- Copy of Tribal enrollment (If applicable)
- Copy of diploma / equivalent and/or Official Transcripts (If applicable)
- Honorable or general military discharge paperwork (If applicable)
- Copy of a valid Driver’s license (If applicable)
Note: It is the applicant’s responsibility to provide all relevant documents referenced in the application process, any incomplete applications will be screened out. It is not the responsibility of MTE to notify you of incomplete applications.
SUBMIT APPLICATIONS TO:
Levi O’Kimosh, Human Resource Director
Menominee Tribal Enterprises, PO Box 10, Neopit, WI 54150
Email: levio@mtewood.com
Fax: 715-756-2319
Call: 715-756-2311 ext. 1137/1168/1135 if any questions.
