Forestry Program Administrator (Information & Education)

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.

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or 6 mos.

exp.

in budgeting; 12 mos.

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or 12 mos.

exp.

in public relations; 18 mos.

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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