WE'RE HIRING!
Guernsey Soil & Water Conservation District
Position Description
Position Title: Wildlife/Forestry Specialist
Reports to: District Program Administrator
(DPA)
Employment Status: Full time, subject to six-month
probationary period
Hours: 8:00
AM to 4:30PM – 40 hours
Application deadline: August
18, 2023
Salary range: Entry
level $16-$19/hr | negotiable with more
experience
This position is responsible for education, technical assistance, and
field assistance to landowners/operators and units of government, primarily in
wildlife and forestry issues. The position also aides in educational
programming in Guernsey county school systems.
To Apply: Please email cover letter and resume to Madyson Black @ mepperson@guernseycounty.org
DUTIES AND
RESPONSIBILITIES
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Provide technical assistance to and education of
individual landowners to solve issues related to human/wildlife conflict or
habitat enhancement for wildlife.
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Due to grant funding from the Ohio department of
Natural Resources – Division of Wildlife, this position will work with the
ODNR-DOW Wildlife Officer, Wildlife Management Consultant, Wildlife Management
Supervisor, and Private Lands Program Administrator to assist
in such programs and activities as are agreed upon between the district and
ODNR in the grant.
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Plan and conduct tours, field days, technical
workshops, public viewing of demonstrations including forestry field days, BMP
workshops, logger certification, and wildlife clinics.
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Work with the DPA to develop communication of
district programs through social media.
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Investigate Silviculture House Bill 88 sediment
complaints, enter information into Beehive and report findings to board of
supervisors. Follow up with any state
agencies as necessary.
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Review Timber Notice of intent (NOI) sites and
provide report to board of supervisors.
Follow up on site visit to ensure that the plan is being followed.
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Responsible for scheduling repair and maintenance
of district vehicles and rental equipment. (i.e., trucks, drill, seeder, winch,
trailers)
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Represent the District at meetings of local,
state and federal agencies and organizations as directed.
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Attend monthly board meetings and/or other
meetings as designated by the DPA and /or Board of Supervisors.
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Keep abreast of all federal, state, and local
laws that affect the conservation work within the district.
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Keep abreast of and promote federal, state, and
local conservation programs (e.g. Farm Bill, state cost-share, etc.) the will
positively impact soil, water, and wildlife conservation.
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Prepare and maintain all records, reports, and
forms as required. This includes the
computerized payroll and data collection system, currently known as Beehive.
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Must comply with all of the district’s policies
(i.e., Employment Policy, this position description)
·
Must demonstrate regular and predictable
attendance.
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Perform all other duties as assigned by the DPA
or board of supervisors.
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Other duties and responsibilities not mentioned will evolve. The Joint Board of Supervisors does not hold this job description to be “all encompassing” and maintain the right to develop other
areas of responsibility as deemed necessary.
QUALIFICATIONS
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Minimum 2-year degree in wildlife, forestry, or
natural resources management or related field.
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Experience with presenting educational programs
to both adult and youth audiences.
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Ability to communicate effectively in both oral
and written form; exercise sound judgment; use time and organizational skills
wisely; be groomed and dressed appropriately as to reflect well on the Guernsey
SWCD; cooperate with co-workers; receive and implement instructions from DPA
and board of supervisors; communicate and work well with landowners without
discrimination.
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Ability to operate field equipment (survey
equipment, water quality monitoring equipment, GPS data collector, digital
camera, etc.) with guidance and training.
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Familiarity with popular computer software
(including, but not limited to, MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher) and
willingness to learn new applications.
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Must be insurable for government vehicle
operation and have a valid Ohio driver’s license.
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Ability to pass a background check and pass a
drug test in order to use county and federal computer system.
WORKING CONDITIONS
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Occasionally performs duties during inclement
weather.
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Required to lift and carry necessary equipment;
walk over uneven, steep ground; cross fences.
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Required to transport district rental equipment
using district vehicles.
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Required to work in close proximity to
construction equipment while in operation.
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Required to attend evening and weekend meetings
on occasion within and outside the county.
PERFORMANCE REVIEW
A formal performance review will be conducted annually by
the DPA. During this review, salary
advancement and items concerning the employee’s professional growth and
employment are discussed. At this time,
a set of goals for the coming year which meet with the goals of the district
will be discussed and agreed upon.
