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State of Michigan Forester 12 - Western UP Service Forester in Baraga, Michigan
Forester 12 - Western UP Service Forester
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Forester 12 - Western UP Service Forester
Salary
$29.09 - $42.40 Hourly
Location
Baraga, MI
Job Type
Permanent Full Time
Job Number
7501-24-FRD-094
Department
Natural Resources
Opening Date
09/12/2024
Closing Date
9/26/2024 11:59 PM Eastern
Bargaining Unit
SCIENTIFIC AND ENGINEERING (SEIU)
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Job Description
This position is the recognized resource providing private forestry assistance in the WUP. This position is the Service Forester administering forestry practices and requirements in the assigned area for the Commercial Forest (CF) Program. The WUP Service Forester delivers department programs of technical forestry assistance to municipal and private forest landowners, including the Forest Stewardship Program (FSP). The WUP Service Forester collaborates with the CF and FSP Program Leaders on communication and coordination of DNR programs with those of other agencies. This position assists with implementation of the goals and objectives for private forest lands in the Forest Action Plan. This position provides forestry information and makes landowner referrals to consulting, industrial foresters and conservation district foresters. The WUP Service Forester attends and participates in regional and statewide private forestry related meetings.
Position Description (https://MCSC.state.mi.us/AgencyPDFs/WesternUPServiceForesterPD.pdf)
Required Education and Experience
Education
Possession of a bachelor's degree in forestry.
Experience
Three years of professional experience in the protection, development and maintenance of forestlands, including one year equivalent to a Forester P11.
Alternate Education and Experience
A bachelor's degree in a field of natural resources with not less than 24 semester (36 term) credits in forestry related courses.
Additional Requirements and Information
Please attach a cover letter, resume and official college transcripts (if applicable) to your application. For our purposes, "Official Transcripts" must contain the college/university name and address, the degree conferred and date granted, coursework completed (especially if no degree granted), and the Registrar's signature and/or seal.
Information provided in your application, resume, cover letter, transcripts, and any other documentation provided will be used to verify responses to the supplemental questions. Unsupported responses may not be considered further.
Your application for any position does not guarantee that you will be contacted by the Department/Agency for further consideration. Only those applicants interviewed will be notified of the results.
View the job specification at:https://www.michigan.gov/mdcs/-/media/Project/Websites/mdcs/JOBSPECS/F/FORESTER.pdf
State employment also offers rewarding careers where you can help Michiganders enjoy better lives. Many State of Michigan jobs offer alternate work schedules and remote-work options that can help give the flexibility you need. The State of Michigan has been recognized as a leading U.S. employer by new graduates from 2021-2023 and a best large U.S. and state employer. Recognized on the international stage for fostering positive employee engagement, the State of Michigan is a past recipient of a North America Government Agency Employees Engagement Award.
More details on benefits for our new hires are below:
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Insurance Benefits:The State of Michigan offers health, mental health, dental, and vision insurance to eligible career employees, their spouses, and their children. The state also covers a life-insurance benefit of two times employees’ annual salary (up to $200,000). The state also offers long-term-disability insurance that can provide continuing benefits if an injury or illness prevents employees from working. More information is available atwww.mi.gov/employeebenefits.
Retirement Programs:The State of Michigan offers 401(k) and 457 plans for new hires to save for retirement. The state will automatically contribute an amount equal to 4% of your pay to a 401(k) account. The state will also match up to 5% of your pay if you contribute to your 401(k) account. Your contributions vest immediately, and the state’s contributions fully vest after just 4 years. More information is available athttp://www.mi.gov/orsstatedc.
Vacation and Sick Leave:Eligible full-time employees receive between15 and 35 personal daysand13 sick daysper year that may be rolled over to the following year if not used. Eligible employees also receive an additional day each year for community service or school functions.
Paid Parental Leave:Eligible employees can take12 weeks of paid leaveimmediately after a birth or adoption to allow needed time together at home with a new child.
Paid Holidays:Eligible employees receive 13 or 14 paid holidays each year including New Year’s Eve and Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Presidents’ Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, the Fourth of July, Labor Day, Election Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving, Thanksgiving Friday, Christmas Eve and Day.
Bonus Programs:Eligible employees with five years of service also receive annual longevity bonuses that grow as seniority increases. Some positions also may qualify for recruitment, retention, and performance bonuses or other special pay premiums.
Military Pay Differential:Employees in the guard or reserves may also qualify for supplemental pay benefits if miliary pay during qualifying duty is less than normal state pay. Prior military service may also allow seniority credits to accelerate eligibility for longevity bonuses and additional personal leave accrual.
Tax-Advantaged Programs:In addition to 401(k) and 457 retirement accounts, the state also offers flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA), and qualified transportation fringe benefit (QTFB) programs that can help you save money by reducing your taxable income.
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Professional Development:To help develop your career, programs are available to apply for reimbursement of up to $2,000 a year for education and training for college course credits and non-degree programs.
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Updated: 2/28/24
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FORSTR - Do you possess one of the following? A bachelor's degree or higher in forestry. If so, please attach a copy of your official college transcripts; OR a bachelor's degree or higher in a field of natural resources with not less than 24 semester (36 term) credits in forestry related courses. If so, please attach a copy of your official college transcripts.
Yes
No
02
FORSTRA - Please select your level of education and experience.
A bachelor's degree or higher in forestry and at least three years of professional experience in the protection, development and maintenance of forestlands.
A bachelor's degree or higher in a field of natural resources with not less than 24 semester (36 term) credits in forestry related courses and at least three years of professional experience in the protection, development and maintenance of forestlands.
Completion of not less than 55 credits of National Wildfire Coordinating Group (NWCG) Wildland Fire Qualification curriculum, plus four years of experience equivalent to a Forest Fire Officer Supervisor in state service.
03
Do you have at least four years of experience equivalent to a Forest Fire Officer Supervisor and not less than 90 credits of National Wildfire Coordinating Group accredited wildfire training? Every year of experience equivalent to a Forest Fire Officer Supervisor beyond the four-year minimum can be substituted for 10 credit hours of NWCG training up to a maximum of 30 credits.
Yes
No
04
How many years of experience do you possess in the protection, development, and maintenance of forestlands, including one year equivalent to a Forester P11?
No experience
Less than 3 years of experience
3 years or more of experience
05
How many years of experience do you have in communicating with private landowners, stakeholders, and professional foresters?
No experience
Less than 1 year of experience
1-2 years of experience
More than 2 years of experience
06
How many years of experience do you have in assessing timber stands and determining appropriate management activities?
No experience
Less than 1 year of experience
1-2 years of experience
More than 2 years of experience
07
What level of knowledge and understanding do you possess related to the Commercial Forests and Cooperative Forestry Assistance Management Programs?
No knowledge
Some knowledge
Extensive knowledge
08
Please explain your knowledge and understanding of commercial forests and cooperative forestry assistance management programs. If no knowledge, please type N/A.
09
QOL - Did you attach a cover letter, resume, and official college transcripts (if applicable) to your application? (Failure to do so may result in your application being screened out.)
Yes
No
Required Question
Agency
State of Michigan
Department
Natural Resources
Address
525 West Allegan
Lansing, Michigan, 48909
Phone
517-284-5014
Website
https://www.michigan.gov/dnr/about/careers
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