Seasonal Forest Property Technician (2 positions) - College of Environmental Science and Forestry - College of Environmental Science and Forestry : Job Details

Job Description:

Budget Title: Forest Property Technician 1

Campus Title: Seasonal Technician

Unit: Forest Properties / Adirondack Properties

Professional Rank and Salary: SL 2 $23.32 an hour

Location: Adirondacks, NY

Description of Duties:

SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry (ESF) is hiring two (2) Seasonal Forest Property Technicians to support Forest Properties staff on the Adirondack Properties with the following types of activities:

* Forest inventory - stand evaluations, pre-harvest inventories, regeneration inventories, post-harvest inventories and photo points. Requires skills in tree identification, basic sampling methods and the use of field equipment.

* Marking property boundaries - locating and painting property boundaries, adding signage as needed. Requires the ability to use a GPS, map and compass.

* Timber sale setup - utilizing a variety of silvicultural techniques to assist Forest Properties staff with timber harvest preparation.

* Road and trail maintenance

You will work with professional foresters and develop a variety of field skills that will be beneficial throughout your career.

The position will be based on the ESF Adirondack Properties - Huntington Wildlife Forest/Newcomb Campus, Pack Demonstration Forest - Warrensburg Campus, Dubuar Memorial Forest - Wanakena Campus, and Pack Experimental Forest - Cranberry Lake. Transportation is provided from the office to the job site.

Housing will be available for eight (8) weeks at the Newcomb Campus, two (2) weeks at the Warrensburg Campus and two (2) weeks at the Wanakena Campus. This is a twelve (12) week appointment during the time frame of mid-May to late August.

Requirements:

Required Qualifications:

* Forestry graduates with an Associates or Bachelor's degree OR Forestry students working towards a Bachelor's degree.

* Interest in working outside, willingness to learn, and a strong work ethic.

* Some degree of physical endurance and the ability to work in isolated areas with challenging terrain and inclement weather.

* Ability to work with minimum supervision and as a team member.

* Must be 18 years old or older.

* Driver's license is required.

Additional Information:

In accordance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act institutions of higher education are required to prepare an annual report containing information on campus security policies and campus statistics. This report includes statistics for the previous three years concerning reported crimes that occurred on-campus; in certain off-campus buildings or property owned or controlled by SUNY-ESF; and on property within, or immediately adjacent to and accessible from the campus. The report also includes institutional policies concerning campus security, such as policies concerning sexual assault, and other matters. You can obtain a printed copy of this report by contacting SUNY-ESF University Police at 315-###-#### or by accessing the following web site:

Additional Information: Pursuant to Executive Order 161, no State entity, as defined by the Executive Order, is permitted to ask, or mandate, in any form, that an applicant for employment provide his or her current compensation, or any prior compensation history, until such time as the applicant is extended a conditional offer of employment with compensation. If such information has been requested from you before such time, please contact the Governor's Office of Employee Relations at (518) ###-#### or via email at [email protected].

SUNY ESF is a Smoke and Tobacco Free campus and is dedicated to providing a healthy and safe environment for the entire campus. For more information you can visit our Tobacco and Smoke Free Policy at

SUNY-ESF is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Application Instructions:

Application Procedure: Application materials are required to be submitted on-line at Please provide Cover Letter, Resume, and at least three employment references (we will not contact references without prior permission).

Application Deadline: To ensure optimal consideration, all application materials must be received by January 26, 2025 although this position will remain open until filled. Please contact Michael Federice at [email protected] or518-###-#### x2205 with any questions.