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Seasonal Forestry Assistant
11/12/2023-03/16/2024 (18 weeks)
Number of vacancies: 1
Please note, if you are selected for this position and will be working less than 90 days, the position will automatically revert to a short-term position.
Our short-term positions are not part of the salary scale that is advertised within this job posting. Should this position revert to a short-term seasonal position (less than 90 days), your salary rate will be discussed with you during the interview phase of the process.
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About the Department of Conservation and Recreation:
The Department of Conservation and Recreation manages one of the largest and most diverse state parks systems in the nation and protects and enhances natural resources and outdoor recreational opportunities throughout Massachusetts. DCR is a dynamic agency and is one of the largest park systems in the nation. The DCR system includes over 450,000 acres of parks, forests, water supply protection lands, beaches, lakes, ponds, playgrounds, swimming pools, skating rinks, trails and parkways.
The Department of Conservation and Recreation seeks qualified applicants for the position of Seasonal Service Forestry Assistant - Managment Forestry CFI - Amherst.
Seasonal positions may be subject to the recall process and will be filled in accordance with collective bargaining agreements, positions not filled using this process will be interviewed for.
General Duties of Seasonal Management Forestry Assistants:
Seasonal Management Forestry Assistants help perform the necessary and fundamental tasks for DCR to be good stewards of the land under its charge.
Works outdoors in all types of weather; works in isolated areas; may be exposed to the hazards of power tools and equipment such as chainsaws and hoists; and travels for job-related purposes. Often times the work is independent, and the use of a personal vehicle with mileage reimbursed consistent with collective bargaining agreements will be required if a state vehicle is not assigned, or an assigned state vehicle breaks down, is disabled, or reassigned.
Assists in the inventory of natural resources; the establishment and maintenance of state forest boundary lines; the interpretation of aerial photos; the preparation of plans and reports; the use of GIS and GPS; and in the performance of cartographic work related to forest management.
Assists in planning and supervision of forest management projects by state forest crews and private contractors.
Assists in the sale of forest products including preparing silvicultural prescriptions, ensuring timber harvesting occurs at a high standard, and ensuring contractual compliance by private contractors.
Cooperates with state and municipal authorities during emergencies and natural disasters such as forest fires, wind or ice storms, and insect infestations.
Performs related duties such as maintaining records, submitting time sheets or mileage logs, and attending staff meetings.
Specific Duties of Seasonal Management Forestry Assistants:
The position will include some or all of these specific duties:
- Assist DCR staff with forest management project preparation, boundary line location, and timber marking.
- Assist DCR staff with inventory of natural resources, including but not limited to:
- Measurement of continuous forest inventory sample locations.
- Design of sampling plans and collection and analysis of pre- and post-management stand examination data.
- Measurement of trees, understory vegetation, down woody material, and forest floor; and assessment of site- and stand-level characteristics.
- Use of GPS and GIS to assist in planning work and navigation in the field.
- Assist DCR staff with collection and maintenance of GIS data and projects, to include cutting plans for Service Forestry.
- Assist DCR staff with data collection, entry, processing, and analysis, using a variety of methods and tools, including field computers.
- Assist DCR staff with compliance checks associated with private vendors working on DCR managed lands. Examples include boundary line contractors, surveyors, and vegetation control contractors.
- Assist DCR staff with other Management Forestry duties as assigned, including but not limited to office tasks.
Comprehensive Benefits
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An Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. Females, minorities, veterans, and persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.
The Commonwealth is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other basis covered by appropriate law. Research suggests that qualified women, Black, Indigenous, and Persons of Color (BIPOC) may self-select out of opportunities if they don't meet 100% of the job requirements. We encourage individuals who believe they have the skills necessary to thrive to apply for this role.
