Staff Forester I

Location: Kounze, TX

Salary: $34,000 per year plus benefits w/ option to live in TFS residence on Siecke State Forest ($100/mo)

Closing date: open until filled

Job Description:

***After successful completion of training, position will be transferred to Kirbyville, Texas.***
Equipping NIPF landowners to make informed decisions regarding forest land management. Includes local administration of rural forestry programs, local leadership pertaining to natural resource issues, community forestry, and direct landowner assistance. Delivery of Agency public affair programs, include: Conservation Education activities and participation in local economic development organizations. Under the direction of the District Forester or Regional Forester, supervision of staff and management of local agency service programs. Includes oversight of employee activities, facilities, training, grounds, equipment, reporting, etc. Support of local county forest landowners association(s). Includes attending board and membership meetings, assisting with meeting programs, and development of association newsletter. Administration and support of local protection and emergency response programs - forest pest mitigation, wildland fire suppression, capacity building, etc.

Interested persons may obtain more information at http://texasforestservice.tamu.edu/.

To apply for this position go to http://greatjobs.tamu.edu.

EOE