Forestry Program Administrator (Information & Education)

Schedule: Full-time

What you will do…

Administer, plan, & coordinate the Division of Forestry’s Information & Education field activities;

Coordinate & publicize statewide special events, promotional shows, school field days & workshops;

Prepare presentations & participate in speaking engagements;

Assist with the Project Learning Tree program;

Develop public outreach materials;

Respond to public inquiries & assist with media outreach.

Starting hourly pay of $32.35/hr with multiple pay increases over your first 6.5 years of service, with an end salary of $46.09/hr.

TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT REQUIRED TO REMAIN IN THE CLASSIFICATION AFTER EMPLOYMENT: Must successfully complete basic firefighter/introduction to fire behavior course (i.e., S-130/S-190) within first year of employment pursuant to national interagency management system (i.e., wildland & prescribed fire qualification system guide).

UNUSUAL WORKING CONDITIONS: Required to travel; exposed to inclement weather, dust, dirt & poisonous plants; responds to wildfires.

Completion of undergraduate core coursework in forestry or related field of study; 18 mos. trg. or 18 mos. exp. in forestry; 6 mos. trg. or 6 mos. exp. in budgeting; 12 mos. trg. or 12 mos. exp. in public relations; 18 mos. trg. or 18 mos. exp. in operation of computer software programs; valid drivers license.

-Or 12 mos. exp. as Forester, 22322.

-Or equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications For Employment noted above.

Job Skills: Forestry, Technical Skills: Natural Resources, Professional Skills: Customer Focus, Decision Making, Organizing and Planning