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Forest Inventory and Analysis
4700 Old Kingston Pike
Knoxville, TN 37919-

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Employment Opportunity for Any Qualified Applicant

Natural Resources Specialist III - Forest Inventory Analysis (FIA) Specialist

Position #00168 – Western Region (western part of Virginia)

Hiring Range:  $31,352 minimum – starting salary depends on experience (Pay Band 4)

 

Location:  Within six months of hire, incumbent is required to live in Virginia within a 50-mile radius of Marion.

Duties:  Incumbent performs forest resource data collection for the Forest Inventory and Analysis (FIA).  Duties include:  establishing and measuring permanent forest sample plots; identifying and classifying forest stand histories and stand management opportunities; providing on-the-job training to other field personnel on data collection procedures; conducting detailed standing tree volume measurements; and analyzing logging methods to determine multiple product utilization.  Incumbent uses and calibrates complex measuring instruments, electronic data recorders, and global position system (GPS) receivers; and enters, edits, and manages data collected in digital form using field data records and computers.

Qualifications:  Bachelor’s in Forest Management or related natural resources field; or equivalent field experience required.  Inventory Certification by the U.S. Forest Service – FIA preferred.  Professional knowledge of scientific forestry principles and concepts; practical knowledge of conventional forest measurement and management methods and techniques; skill in use of standard forest management tools on standing and felled trees; skill in the use of maps, compasses, and pacing while traveling across forested terrain; ability to walk over rough terrain while carrying equipment; ability to identify tree species and associated vegetation; ability to recognize different types of vegetative cover, species, composition, and terrain from aerial photos or other remote sensing; ability to recognize stand histories and identify stand management opportunities; ability to use GPS units and other electronic equipment; valid driver’s license; ability and willingness to travel often with overnight stays; ability to work in a team environment; and establish and maintain effective working relationships with a diverse team of personnel required. Selected candidate is required to be fingerprinted and pass a criminal background check.    

To Apply:  DOF accepts only online applications for its employment opportunities. Applicants may apply on-line via the Virginia Jobs web site located at https://jobs.agencies.virginia.gov.  DOF will provide, if requested and needed, reasonable accommodation to applicants to access the application and/ or interview process. If any assistance is needed when applying online, please contact the DOF Human Resources Director at (434) 220-9069.  Applicants selected for an interview will be required to provide copies of their college transcripts.

Application must be received by 5:00 p.m. on Monday, May 27, 2013.

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