Position Title: FIA Forester I (This is an entry level Forest Inventory and Analysis, Forester I position.)
Responsibilities:
- Works as a two-person crew locating forest inventory plots and records inventory and health monitoring data at a minimum production rate with the degree of accuracy required by the U.S. Forest Service- Southern Research Station- Forest Inventory and Analysis Unit. Assist in determining ownership and obtaining permission from owner to enter property where plots are located. Digitally transmit completed data to U.S. Forest Service. Attends training sessions related to the Forest Inventory and Analysis program, Forester I position and other required or voluntary South Carolina Forestry Commission training. Participates in activities and/or projects in support of agency's mission and performs other duties as required. Works under direct supervision and performs job duties independently.
Requirements:
- A bachelor's degree in forestry from a college or university accredited by the Society of American Foresters. *Applicants indicating college credit or degree(s) on the application may upload an unofficial copy of the transcript as an attachment to the application. Please note that the agency will require an official, certified copy of the transcript or diploma prior to hiring. *
- Must successfully pass the U.S. Forest Service Inventory and Analysis certification test within the first year of employment.
- Required to be a SC registered forester within two years of appointment.
- A criminal background check is a condition of employment.
- Must possess a valid SC Driver's license (Class D).
- Must be able to lift, walk, squat, climb, and carry objects up to 50 lbs.
- Ability to work both indoors and outdoors in changing environmental conditions.
Spring 2024 graduates may be considered for employment, contingent upon receipt of a bachelor’s degree in Forestry from a college or university accredited by the Society of American Foresters (SAF) prior to start date. You will be required to submit a certified official college transcript prior to the first day of employment. You will be considered ineligible for employment if you fail to obtain a bachelor’s degree in Forestry from a college or university accredited by SAF or provide a certified official college transcript prior to the first day of employment.
This position is located in Richland County, South Carolina.