Forest Technician, Plantation Assessment

Forest Technician, Plantation Assessment

Full Description:

Key Responsibility Areas:

Administrative Responsibilities

·         Provides inputs for the operational plans, budget, and the setting of priorities for the Branch;

·         Develops individual work plans that are aligned with organizational goals and objectives;

·         Prepares and submit forest plantation assessment reports with the relevant data to support timber and non-timber forest extraction and other related activities;

·         Prepares and submits progress reports in accordance with the agreed work plan;

·         Prepares individual performance plans with clearly articulated and agreed performance targets;

Technical Responsibilities

·         Conducts volume assessment in Forest plantations island wide, according to specified inventory protocol;

·         Assists in locating permanent field plots using GPS equipment and ArcGIS collector;

·         Provides technical assistance to Forest Operations and Legal and Enforcement officers in relation to conducting scale log and board foot measurements;

·         Updates and maintains forest plantation status database;

·         Generates data for annual and other technical reports on forest resource assets;

·         Retrieves, collates, and processes forest mensuration data for use in Logging Plans, Harvesting Plans, Forest Management Plans, and plantation assessment reports and /or project development;

·         Implements best forest plantation assessments and extraction methods based on departmental protocols (SOPs/ manuals/ etc.);

·         Adheres to a standard approach in verifying the reliability of assessed volumetric data;

·         Maps forest plantation areas;

·         Assist in the development and administration of standard lumber/board foot measurement techniques for use;

·         Participates in environmental studies and the preparation of environmental reports for forest plantations;

·         Provides technical support in volume assessment to external clients and stakeholders;

·         Assists with the conducting of forest resource inventory and valuation in Forest Estates as requested;

·         Assist with the valuation of forest resources;

·         Participates in the Agency’s public education and awareness program;

·         Any other duties that may be assigned from time to time, by/via the divisional head;

REQUIRED COMPETENCIES:

Technical

·         Strong data collection and analytical skills;

·         Ability to understand and use topographic maps, GPS, compass, and aerial photos for road navigation;

·         Sound knowledge of general safety (CPR and First Aid);

·         Understanding and experience with basic field forestry skills related to mensuration

      techniques;

·         Ability to use MS Office productivity tools efficiently and effectively (Excel, Word etc.);

Behavioral

·         Ability to work under pressure to meet specific deadlines;

·         Ability to build partnerships in achieving operational goals;

·         Effective oral and written communication skills;

·         Ability to establish and maintain strong relationships;

·         Ability to be flexible and adaptable;

·         Effective interpersonal skills;

·         Problem solving and decision-making skills;

Qualifications:

·         Associate Degree in Forestry, Agriculture, Natural Science, Environmental Management, or related area

·         Two (2) years’ field experience in a related area

OR

·         Any other acceptable combination of qualifications and experience

SPECIAL CONDITIONS ASSOCIATED WITH THE JOB:

·         Expected to travel island wide;

·         May be expected to work on weekends, public holidays, and late nights

·         Expected to work outdoors under rigorous and physically challenging conditions

·         Driver’s License 

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