State Forest Forestry Technician
(8 positions)

Agency: Indiana Department of Natural Resources, Division of Forestry, Indianapolis, IN.

Contact:
John Friedrich, Property Specialist
Division of Forestry
402 West Washington Street
Room W296
Indianapolis, IN 46204
317-232-4118 jfriedrich@dnr.in.gov

Description: This position will work in the Division of Forestry under the supervision of a state forest property manager and/or his designee on state forest holdings. This position manages land, timber, and other natural resources on state forest holdings. Depending on individual skills, duties may include timber inventory, development of management plans, boundary line management, marking timber harvests, timber sale administration, timber stand improvement, and wildlife management.

This position will be responsible for hardwood forest management in the heart of the central hardwood region. Indiana’s hardwood forest products industry is renowned for its high quality products. Indiana’s hardwood forests are among the most productive and highest quality in the country. Hardwood forest management requires a skillful mix of forestry art and science, and provides a challenging opportunity.

Duration: This position is an intermittent appointment. The starting date is flexible. Traditionally, individuals worked May ­ August during school summer vacation, depending on individual’s availability. The work week is Monday ­ Friday, 37.5 hours per week. There is the possibility of extending position before May and beyond August. The position is available for 1,350 work hours (about six months with a normal work schedule).

Location: Positions are located throughout the southern half of the state.

Wages: $12.00 hourly.

Background: Applicants should have, or be actively pursuing, a minimum of a bachelor’s degree in Forestry, or have an associate’s degree in Forestry from a technical school. Applicants should have successfully completed a minimum course work as follows: forest mensuration, dendrology, silviculture, and forestry summer camp. A working knowledge of computer applications such as word processing, database, and spreadsheets is necessary. Proficiency in written and verbal communication is necessary. Individual must be a self-motivated person with a strong work ethic and ability to schedule, on their own, their projects and tasks. The individual must be able to communicate well with people. This position requires strenuous physical activity, in rough terrain and all kinds of weather conditions. A valid Indiana driver’s license is required.

To Apply: Send a letter of interest, a resume, and transcripts to the contact person. The State of Indiana Application Form is not mandatory at this time. However, one must be completed on-line at <http://www.in.gov/jobs/>www.in.gov/jobs/ prior to employment.

Deadline: Applications will be accepted until the position is filled or otherwise closed.