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Nature of WorkForester 1 – Mineral CountyUnder direct supervision, works at a training level with specialization in the performance of technical and field work. Primary responsibility will be forest management in Mineral County. Fire prevention, preparedness, and suppression; fire prevention message to media, groups, schools, and individuals; recruits, trains, and checks equipping of forest fire wardens, patrollers, and firefighters; supervises and directs forest fire suppression efforts and investigates forest fires. Conduct spot checks and complaint investigations on logging operations, help in logger training, and in logger assistance regarding the Logging Sediment Control Act. Assist landowners by providing technical assistance and advice, prepares stewardship plans, and checks reports of insect and disease. Help other agencies and employees as needed or required. Performs other duties as requested. As a condition of employment, and inquiry into job-related information will be completed, which may include, but is not limited to, criminal records, abuse registry records, driving records, employment history, and education and training. Failing to cooperate with this process, providing false or incomplete information, or discovery of disqualifying information will result in denial irrespective of then discovered.Minimum QualificationsTraining: Associate degree in a Forest Technology program recognized by the Society of American Foresters OR a Bachelor's degree in a forestry program accredited by the Society of American Foresters.Special Requirement: Must have a current license as a registered professional forester or a registered forestry technician or in the process of obtaining professional licensure. Must have a valid driver's license.Must take and pass a physical examination within in the first six months of employment and submit to annual follow-up examinations. Failure to pass the initial examination will result in termination of employment. Failure to pass a subsequent examination may result in reassignment.Positions must meet the qualifications for and become a Special Natural Resources Police Officer at the earliest opportunity following employment and maintain this commission throughout the period of employment in the position. This requirement may be waived at the discretion of the State Forester.State employment offers a variety of benefits. 01The minimum qualifications for this job title are: Training: Associate degree in a Forest Technology program recognized by the Society of American Foresters (SAF). OR a Bachelor's degree in a forestry program accredited by the Society of American Foresters. Special Requirement: Must have a current license as a registered professional forester or a registered forestry technician or in the process of obtaining professional licensure. Must have a valid driver's license. Must take and pass a physical examination within the first six (6) months of employment and submit to annual follow-up examinations. Failure to pass the initial examination will result in termination of employment. Failure to pass a subsequent examination may result in reassignment. Positions must meet the qualifications for and become a Special Natural Resources Police Officer at the earliest opportunity following employment and maintain this commission throughout the period of employment in the position. This requirement may be waived at the discretion of the State Forester. Job duty descriptions of all experience MUST be included in the Work History section of your online application or be clearly stated on your attached resumé in order for them to be considered as qualifying experience toward the minimum qualifications. Please include details of daily job duties on your online application or resumé. To verify if your school is recognized or accredited by the Society of American Foresters or for more information, please consult their website by clicking here: How do you qualify for this job title?I have an Associate's degree in a Forest Technology program recognized by the Society of American Foresters *OR* I have a Bachelor's degree in a forestry program accredited by the Society of American Foresters.I do not meet any of the above training requirements. Please do not apply02How many years of full-time or equivalent part-time paid experience do you have in the field of forestry? Please remember that job duty descriptions of all experience MUST be included in the Work History section of your online application or be clearly stated on your attached resume in order for them to be considered as qualifying experience toward the minimum qualifications. Please include details of daily job duties on your online application or resume.I have zero (0) to less than one (1) year of full-time or equivalent part-time paid experience in the field of forestry.I have one (1) to less than three (3) years of full-time or equivalent part-time paid experience in the field of forestry.I have three (3) to less than five (5) years of full-time or equivalent part-time paid experience in the field of forestry.I have five (5) to less than seven (7) years of full-time or equivalent part-time paid experience in the field of forestry.I have seven (7) or more years of full-time or equivalent part-time paid experience in the field of forestry.03SPECIAL REQUIREMENT: Do you have a valid driver's license?Yes, I have a valid driver's license.No, I do not have a valid driver's license.04SPECIAL REQUIREMENT: Must have a current license as a registered professional forester or a registered forestry technician or in the process of obtaining professional licensure. Do you have a current license as a registered professional forester or a registered forestry technician or are you in the process of obtaining professional licensure?I have a current license as a registered professional forester or registered forestry technician.I am in the process of obtaining professional licensure.I do not meet any of the above special requirements.05Type information about any college degrees, business school, vocational training or licensure here. You may also enter information about certification of ordination or ecclesiastical commission by an endorsing body or denomination here. Be as accurate as possible. This information will be used to determine your qualifications. For each entry, include details such as the degree, certificate or licensure earned, major/field of study, dates attended/graduated, and the name of the institution. Use the following examples as a guide:Degree: Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (Accounting) 12/09/2023 West Virginia State UniversitySome college: 36 semester hours Spring 2021–Fall 2021 Marshall UniversityVocational-Technical school: 580 Clock Hours in Arc Welding May 2023 Ben Franklin Career CenterLicensure/Certification: West Virginia Professional Engineering License 2024If you have no relevant training or education to document, type "NONE" here.06AFFIRMATION: I certify under penalty of law and disqualification that all statements are true and complete. I authorize the State of West Virginia and any agent acting on its behalf to conduct an inquiry into any job-related information contained in this application. I release the State of West Virginia and any agent acting on its behalf from any and all liability by reason of the request for such information. 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