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Organization: Bartlett Tree Experts
Location: Knoxville, TN
Deadline to Apply: Not provided
Description:
Reports to: Crew Leader, Arborist Representative
Primary Functions: Serves as 2nd team member of a tree care crew with the primary responsibility of climbing, and assisting crew leaders in the performance of all services.
PRIMARY DUTIES
- Performs all required ground, climbing, and aerial lift duties in support of specific job assignments, as directed by crew leader or designated supervisor
- Participates in all job site safety briefings
- Utilizes all appropriate personal protective equipment
- Understands and demonstrates proficiency in all aspects of the ground person position
- Learns to identify the basic trees and shrubs common to the service area
- Develops a basic understanding of tree growth
- Demonstrates sound tree risk assessment skills
- Demonstrates equipment inspection skills
- Demonstrates proper application of approved knots
- Demonstrates and practices proper climbing techniques and procedures
- Demonstrates and practices proper pruning skills
- Demonstrates and practices proper rigging techniques
- Assists with driving, backing, dumping, and parking duties
- Learns and understands the dangers associated with electrical hazards
- Reports for duty at the designated location on time each day
- Follows directions from the crew leader or designated supervisor
- Learns, understands, and adheres to all safety rules and company safety policies
- Participates in all safety training sessions offered, asks questions, and improves job safety skills
- Communicates well with all crew members and crew leader
- Strives to improve job skills and develop the potential for upward mobility
MISCELLANEOUS DUTIES
Responsible for carrying out other duties as assigned by the crew leader or designated supervisor, arborist representative, or local manager
Organization: USDA Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service
Location: Richmond or Essex County, VA
Deadline to Apply: July 17, 2024
Description:
Exc Svc Vac Essex Richmond Co VA
Summary:
This position is located with the Wildlife Services (WS) Program, Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service of the U.S. Department of Agriculture in Tappahannock, Virginia. The assignment involves the performance of duties relating to wildlife management and use of control techniques aimed at controlling wildlife damage, when it conflicts with man’s economic interest, health or safety. The incumbent will assist with the implementation of an integrated beaver damage management program to reduce damage and conflicts associated with beavers flooding roads and bridges as well as other properties in a 12 County area surrounding Tappahannock, VA. The incumbent will be required to independently conduct beaver trapping activities and other damage management activities for various other wildlife species over a large geographic area in the northern neck and mid-peninsula area of Virginia with input and guidance from the Assistant District Supervisor and District Supervisor. Work environment may include swampy areas, ponds, lakes, and rivers during extreme heat and cold conditions.
CONTACT OFFICE:
Dage C. Blixt
District Supervisor
USDA-APHIS-Wildlife Services
Dage.c.blixt@usda.gov
703-897-7488
Organization: Eastern Forest Consultants LLC
Location: Christiansburg, VA
Deadline to Apply:
Description:
Eastern Forest Consultants-NC LLC, a North Carolina-based company, is seeking applicants to fill an entry to mid-level forester position at their Christiansburg, Virginia location. This is a labor-intensive field position, and the successful applicant should expect to spend >90% of their time working outdoors. Typical duties include conducting timber inventories, preparing timber sales, planting trees/running planting crews, and applying herbicides. The position may include a heavy amount of out-of-town travel (up to 50%) for which employee will be compensated.
Applicant should have an Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in forestry and be able to identify eastern tree species. Previous work experience in the forestry profession (especially related to applying herbicides and conducting timber inventories) is preferred but not required. The successful applicant must demonstrate an ability to work independently. Starting salary is dependent upon education and experience/qualifications but is expected to be $35-$39k per year.
Benefits include Paid Holidays; Vacation/Sick Leave; Reimbursement for Use of Personal Cell Phone; Continuing Education Opportunities; Employer Matching on IRA Contributions After One Year with Company, Reimbursement for Enrollment in Health-sharing Group After Two Years with Company.
Please send a résumé including three references (preferably work-related) to Joe Secoges at jsecoges.efc@gmail.com. Résumés will be accepted until the position is filled.
Organization: Bureau of Land Management
Location: Utah
Deadline to Apply: Various
Description:
Organization: South Carolina Forestry Commission
Location: Darlington County, SC
Deadline to Apply: Not provided
Description:
Salary: $47,509.00 – $50,834.00 Annually
Normal Work Schedule:
Monday – Friday (8:30 – 5:00)
THIS IS A RE-ADVERTISEMENT. PREVIOUS APPLICANTS NEED NOT RE-APPLY. YOUR APPLICATION WILL BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS POSTING.
Job Responsibilities
Under direct supervision, records forest inventory and health monitoring data on forest inventory plots with a degree of accuracy as required by the U.S. Forest Service – Southern Research Station – Forest Inventory and Analysis Unit.
Works on a two-person forestry 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.
Spring 2024 graduates may be considered for employment, contingent upon receipt of a bachelor’s degree in Forestry (or related natural resources field) 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 (or related natural resources field) from a college or university accredited by SAF or provide a certified official college transcript prior to the first day of employment.
Organization: Independent Stave Company
Location: Somerset, KY
Deadline to Apply: Not provided
Description:
We are seeking a skilled Forester to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a passion for forestry and is ideal for candidates with a background in forestry, arboriculture, horticulture, environmental studies, natural resources, or a related discipline. Experience and willingness to work outdoors in all weather and dynamic terrain are necessary. The Forester will work primarily on an 8000-acre tract Independent Stave Company has purchased near Somerset, Kentucky.
Compensation: $40,000 to $60,000 based on experience, including incentives
Responsibilities of the Forester Position
- Develop and implement forest management plans
- Conduct forest inventories and assessments
- Monitor forest health and identify potential threats
- Work with landowners to apply and maintain a number of conservation practices.
- Supervise and train forestry staff.
- Collaborate with other professionals, such as wildlife biologists and land managers.
- Ensure compliance with environmental regulations
- Manage budgets and resources
Independent Stave Company is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Organization: South Carolina Forestry Commission
Location: Sumter County, SC
Deadline to Apply: Continuous
Description:
Salary
$39,843.00 – $45,700.00 Annually
Job Type
FTE – Full-Time
Normal Work Schedule:
Monday – Friday (8:30 – 5:00)
Hiring Range – Min.
$39,843.00
Hiring Range – Max.
$45,700.00
Residency Requirement (specifics):
This position works in Sumter and Clarendon Counties. Must live in their area of responsibility or within a radius of 30 miles of their assigned work center.
Job Responsibilities
THIS IS A RE-ADVERTISEMENT. PREVIOUS APPLICANTS NEED NOT RE-APPLY. YOUR APPLICATION WILL BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS POSTING. Provides forest management assistance and outreach to landowners and the general public to promote active management of forestland and mitigate wildfire risk. Writes forest management plans to produce multiple benefits including the sustainable production of forest products, clean air and water, wildlife habitat, aesthetics and wildfire prevention. Administers cost-share program and prepares reports. Assists landowners with implementation of forestry practices. Performs insect and disease activities. Represents agency at local meetings. Responds to wildfires both in-state and out-of-state through Southeastern Compact requests and western wildfire assignments. Participates in FireWise activities to include conducting wildfire risk assessments for at-risk communities in the wildland urban interface and other wildfire prevention events. Responds to non-wildfire disasters, and participates in wildfire and disaster-related exercises as directed. Assists in basic wildfire investigations, burn site inspections, participates in incident management activities on large fire events. Supports Sector Fire Management Officers on fire suppression activities. Participates in opportunities for professional growth as directed such as working with specialty foresters and participating in and/or conducting training as directed to include wildland fire training (i.e. fireline refresher). Serves as acting Sector Fire Management Officer when needed. Provides landowner services such as prescribed burning and timber marking in project area and elsewhere as directed.
Organization: South Carolina Forestry Commission
Location: Florence, SC
Deadline to Apply: Not provided
Description:
Salary
$51,216.00 – $58,886.00 Annually
Job Type
FTE – Full-Time
Hiring Range – Min.
$51,216.00
Hiring Range – Max.
$58,886.00
Job Responsibilities
Develops and completes new and/or revised Stewardship Management Plans for private non-industrial forest landowners throughout the region. Coordinates the plan development of private forestry consultants as well as other state and federal agency personnel. Provides assistance to SC Forestry Commission foresters in plan development. Coordinates the implementation of Stewardship Management Plans on private non-industrial forest lands throughout the region. Monitors landowner accomplishments to assess implementation and the provision of technical assistance to Stewardship landowners that will move them toward “Forest Steward” status. Coordinates Stewardship educational program for assigned region. Presents program information to interested groups such as landowner associations, conservation groups, garden clubs, etc. Develops or assists in the development of publications, brochures, news releases, and displays associated with the Forest Stewardship Program. Assists with forest management activities and agency services within the region. Participates, as a volunteer, in the SCFC Physical Fitness Standards for fireline qualified employees as outlined in the SCFC Procedure Manual, and performs other related duties as required in support of the SC Forestry Commission’s mission and strategic plan.
Organization: South Carolina Forestry Commission
Location: Darlington County, South Carolina
Deadline to Apply: N/A
Description:
Position Title: Forester II – Stewardship Forester
Responsibilities:
-Develops and completes new and/or revised Stewardship Management Plans for private non-industrial forest landowners throughout the region. Coordinates the plan development of private forestry consultants as well as other state and federal agency personnel. Provides assistance to SC Forestry Commission foresters in plan development. Coordinates the implementation of Stewardship Management Plans on private non-industrial forest lands throughout the region. Monitors landowner accomplishments to assess implementation and the provision of technical assistance to Stewardship landowners that will move them toward “Forest Steward” status. Coordinates Stewardship educational program for assigned region. Presents program information to interested groups such as landowner associations, conservation groups, garden clubs, etc. Develops or assists in the development of publications, brochures, news releases, and displays associated with the Forest Stewardship Program. Assists with forest management activities and agency services within the region. Participates, as a volunteer, in the SCFC Physical Fitness Standards for fireline qualified employees as outlined in the SCFC Procedure Manual, and performs other related duties as required in support of the SC Forestry Commission’s mission and strategic plan.
Requirements:
– A bachelor’s degree in forestry from a college or university accredited by the Society of American Foresters and two (2) years of forestry experience. (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 become a SC Registered Forester within six (6) months of being hired.
-A master’s degree in forestry from a college or university accredited by SAF can be substituted for one (1) year of experience.
-DRIVING RECORD: If this position requires the applicant to possess a valid driver’s license to operate a state vehicle or personal vehicle, any applicant being considered in the final stages of selection for the position will be required to provide a certified copy of a 10-year driving record.
The assigned work center will be located at 113 Forestry Commission Drive Florence SC 29501.
Organization: UT Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology
Location: Knoxville, TN
Deadline to Apply: Not provided
Description:
Open Date
Jul 05, 2023
Description
The Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology has opened one part-time, temporary Lecturer position.
We are interested in individuals who can teach one 3-credit hour course EEB 411 Biostatistics/EEB 560 Biometry for the Department. This course is offered in Spring 2024 (January 1 – May 31, 2024) and is in-person. This part-time temporary lecturer position is compensated at $8,000 per course per semester.
Qualifications
The ideal candidate for this position will hold a Ph.D. (by date of appointment) in a Life Science discipline, with meaningful coursework in areas related to biostatistics. The candidate should have demonstrated teaching excellence and experience with innovative, high-quality pedagogical practices. Documented professional development related to teaching and learning is desirable.
Application Instructions
The review of applications will begin on August 1, 2023 and will continue until a candidate is selected. Applications are via email to eeb@utk.edu.
Applicants should submit (as a single pdf file) a cover letter describing their interest in and experience related to the position, CV, a teaching statement, and the names, phone numbers, and email addresses of three individuals who can serve as references. Questions can be emailed to eeb@utk.edu.
Organization: Birmingham International Forest Products
Location: Birmingham, AL
Deadline to Apply: n/a
Description:
Job Title: Summer 2024 Trader Internship
Department: Sales
Reports To: President
Job Description
Birmingham International Forest Products (BIFP) is excited to offer summer internships. As part of the internship, students will gain additional skills to prepare them for entering the job market. Students will have the opportunity to apply classroom knowledge to real-world business scenarios. Our internship program is structured to provide exposure to all aspects of our business, allowing the student to learn about the lumber industry, successful business plans, and real-world challenges.
Responsibilities
- Work closely with the Transportation Department to manage distribution and gain exposure to day-to-day operations
- Communication and collaboration with BIFP traders to resolve challenges in the distribution of forest products
- Monitoring and analyzing market trends within the forest product trading industry
- Networking with BIFP traders to learn about the company’s business model
- Input orders and follow through with shipment to ensure timely delivery
- Call on suppliers to determine pricing strategies and orders
- Attend and participate in morning market meetings
Education and/or Experience
- High School Diploma is required along with being currently enrolled in a 2-year or 4-year college or university
- Experience in competitive sports or other highly competitive roles is considered an asset
Who We Are
Birmingham International Forest Products is a subsidiary of Forest City Trading Company (FCTG). BIFP is made up of highly motivated, competitive, hard-working individuals focusing on doing business the right way. The goal of our traders is to build relationships and serve our partners by providing them with the information needed to bring the most valuable and important information to our trading partners. The trade does not end with the buy or sell. Following through and giving solutions to daily obstacles are equally important.
Benefits
- Exposure to a career path that offers tremendous growth opportunity
- Work with an assigned mentor on your team to enhance your professional development
- Build your network as you meet different Birmingham International Employees & and Leaders, participate in our caring culture, and create a strong intern cohort inside and outside of work
- Meet and work with a variety of students from various schools and programs
Organization: LandYIeld
Location: Chattanooga, Tennessee
Deadline to Apply:
Description:
LandYield is an exciting new company at the leading edge of environmental markets. Our mission is to positively impact the environment for future generations using the power of markets. Specifically, we are shifting the economics of forestry by valuing the ecosystem service of carbon sequestration. LandYield currently operates in 26 states covering the east coast of the U.S. from Florida to Maine and west to Texas and Ohio. LandYield has been featured in the Wall Street Journal among other publications and was recently recognized by City Scope magazine as a company to watch in Chattanooga. For more information, please visit our website at www.landyield.com.
LandYield is seeking a full-time Operations Coordinator to work out of our headquarters in Chattanooga, Tennessee. This position should be a dynamic individual excited to work across a range of LandYield business areas and activities. Qualified applicants will have experience and/or education in some or all of the following areas: forestry, forest carbon projects, project management, administration, budgeting, organizational systems, record keeping and contractual work. This position will work directly with and for the Director and be willing to learn and grow with the young company.
Applicants should have the following qualifications and experience but be willing to assist with whatever is needed. LandYield is a young company and successful applicants will need to be flexible and willing to engage in a start-up environment.
Key Qualities:
- Initiative and drive
- Creative problem solving skills
- Flexibility
- Organized and detailed
- Positive
- Passion for environmental conservation
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Key Qualifications:
- Graduate degree and/or 5 years of relevant experience
- Experience and/or education related to forestry and/or forest carbon markets
- Experience and/or education related to business administration
- Proficient in Microsoft office suite, particularly Excel (work sample required)
- Paralegal experience or qualifications preferred but not required
- Experience with carbon markets preferred but not required
- Certified TN notary or willing to obtain
Key Responsibilities:
- Receiving and organizing incoming documents and contracts via mail and email
- Creating and managing information/document management system
- Contract management – filing, learning how to prepare timber deeds – building system for processing and filing
- Managing budget inputs and tracking expenses
- Assisting Director with annual budgeting
- Conducting research to help answer client questions related to LandYield contracts and ACR methodology
- Handling client and partner requests for documents and/or program information
- Notarizing contracts
- Managing Chattanooga office, including paying rent, receiving and sending mail, stocking office supplies as needed, taking care of plants, etc.
- Budgeting and expense tracking
- Tracking invoices
- Updating budget
- Reviewing agreements
- Educate landowners on LandYield program requirements
- Assisting marketing and sales manager with direct mailers
- Manage/mail merchandise to landowners, foresters
- Building library of questions and answers – categorize for reference
- Helping create educational materials
- Becoming fluent in and assisting with the management of CRM platform
Secondary Responsibilities:
- Attending conferences and events and assisting with setting up booths and disseminating program information
- Assisting Director with scheduling, travel, event planning, booking space for client meetings
Salary and Benefits
- LandYield offers very competitive salary and benefit packages.
Organization: South Carolina Forestry Commission
Location: Sumter County, South Carolina
Deadline to Apply: N/A
Description:
Position Title: Project Forester I
Responsibilities:
-Provides forest management assistance and outreach to landowners and the general public to promote active management of forestland and mitigate wildfire risk.
-Writes forest management plans to produce multiple benefits including the sustainable production of forest products, clean air and water, wildlife habitat, aesthetics and wildfire prevention.
-Administers cost-share program and prepares reports.
-Assists landowners with implementation of forestry practices. Performs insect and disease activities.
-Represents agency at local meetings.
-Responds to wildfires both in-state and out-of-state through Southeastern Compact requests and western wildfire assignments.
-Participates in FireWise activities to include conducting wildfire risk assessments for at-risk communities in the wildland urban interface and other wildfire prevention events.
-Responds to non-wildfire disasters, and participates in wildfire and disaster-related exercises as directed.
-Assists in basic wildfire investigations, burn site inspections, participates in incident management activities on large fire events.
-Supports Sector Fire Management Officers on fire suppression activities.
-Participates in opportunities for professional growth as directed such as working with specialty foresters and participating in and/or conducting training as directed to include wildland fire training (i.e. fireline refresher).
-Serves as acting Sector Fire Management Officer when needed.
-Provides landowner services such as prescribed burning and timber marking in project area and elsewhere as directed.
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. )
-Required to be a SC registered forester within two (2) years of appointment.
-Must pass a physical fitness test of walking two (2) miles in thirty (30) minutes carrying a 25 lb. pack.
-Must obtain firefighter registration with the SC State Fire Marshall’s office. A criminal background check is a condition of employment.
-If this position requires the applicant to possess a valid driver’s license to operate a state vehicle or personal vehicle, any applicant being considered in the final stages of selection for the position may be required to provide a certified copy of a 10-year driving record.
**This position has an assigned office at 6725 Headquarters Rd Wedgefield SC 29168. Applicants must be located within a radius of 30 miles of the assigned work center.**
Organization: South Carolina Forestry Commission
Location: Multiple locations in South Carolina
Deadline to Apply: Not provided
Description:
Normal Work Schedule: Monday-Friday (8:30am-5:00pm)
- Position Responsibilities:
- Provides forest management assistance and outreach to landowners and the general public to promote active management of forestland and mitigate wildfire risk. Writes forest management plans to produce multiple benefits including the sustainable production of forest products, clean air and water, wildlife habitat, aesthetics and wildfire prevention. Administers cost-share programs and prepares reports. Assists landowners with implementation of forestry practices.
- Performs insect and disease activities.
- Represents agency at local meetings.
- Responds to wildfires both in-state and out-of-state through Southeastern Compact requests and western wildfire assignments. Participates in FireWise activities to include conducting wildfire risk assessments for at-risk communities in the wildland urban interface and other wildfire prevention events. Responds to non-wildfire disasters, and participates in wildfire and disaster-related exercises as directed. Assists in basic wildfire investigations, burn site inspections, participates in incident management activities on large fire events. Supports Sector Fire Management Officers on fire suppression activities.
- Participates in opportunities for professional growth as directed such as working with specialty foresters and participating in and/or conducting training as directed to include wildland fire training (i.e. fireline refresher).
- Serves as acting Sector Fire Management Officer when needed.
- Provides landowner services such as prescribed burning and timber marking in project area and elsewhere as directed.
Organization: Theodore Roosevelt National Park
Location: Medora, ND
Deadline to Apply: Not provided
Description:
SEASONAL EMPLOYMENT SALES & INFORMATION ASSISTANT (Real Estate Flyer)
April 29-Sept. 30
Flexible start and end date for students
Starting wage $16/hour and FREE shared housing
Submit your application at www.trnha.org/employment.htm.
Organization: Bradford Woods, Indiana University
Location: Martinsville, IN
Deadline to Apply: Open until filled
Description:
Bradford Woods operates 10 weeks of summer camp for people with disabilities and chronic illnesses including campers with cancer, sickle cell anemia, cerebral palsy, craniofacial anomalies, autism, various physical disabilities, rare genetic disorders, and Down syndrome.
It hires a staff of 80+ individuals and are currently recruiting for the summer of 2024. Bradford Woods has proven to be an excellent opportunity for students in the field of Environmental Sciences. Bradford Woods has also served as an internship and practicum site for many students. It welcomes the opportunity to examine this type of partnership with professors and students.
It’s seeking students to apply for its Nature Instructor, Cabin Counselor and Adventure Challenge positions for the summer of 2024 at Bradford Woods.
You can find more information about these positions as well as the application on our website at bradfordwoods.iu.edu or feel free to give us a call at 765-342-2915 and ask for an Assistant Director of Recreation Therapy.