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Forest Technician (Client Services)
Forest Technician (Client Services)
Full Description:
KEY RESPONSIBILITY AREAS:
Administrative
Responsibilities
§ Provides
inputs for the operational plans, budget and the setting of priorities for the
Unit;
§ Designs
work plan ensuring that labourers/contractors are effectively utilised;
§ Supervises
the work of casual labourers /contractors and ensures that duties are performed
efficiently and effectively;
§ Prepares
and submits to the Forester, progress reports in accordance with agreed work
plan;
Technical/
Professional Responsibilities
§ Participates
in the establishment of the Private Forestry Programme activities within the
Region;
§ Facilitates
the establishment / maintenance of roads and trails within the forest;
§ Liaises
with the enforcement personnel in the implementation of remedial activities for
the protection of the forest;
§ Processes
private landowners for the Forest Private Planting Programme;
§ Provides
technical guidance and support to the Private Tree Growers;
§ Establishes
and maintains current register of Private Planters within the forest region;
§ Liaises
with nursery personnel and the Private Forestry Manager in the provision of
seedlings/ planting material to support Private Planting Programme;
§ Assists
with monitoring the implementation of forestry
programmes to ensure they are in accordance with co-management
agreements and MOUs;
§ Provides
guidance to customers/clients in the use of forest resources to foster
protection of the forest environment;
§ Assists
in executing the approved recreational sites and eco-tourism initiatives;
§ Provide
technical guidance in the establishment of the urban forestry programme and
monitors the maintenance of urban forestry sites and arrangements of trees in
other applications;
§ Provides
support to the Rural Sociologist in community engagement activities;
§ Participates
in the dissemination of technical information and documentation to client
groups and stakeholders within the forest region;
§ Participates
in the implementation of public relations, Public Education activities within
the forest region to sensitise and educate client group and stakeholders on
forestry operations and programmes;
§ Any
other related duties that may be assigned from time to time;
REQUIRED
COMPETENCIES:
The
post-holder will be able to demonstrate:
§ an
ability to exercise sound judgement
§ an
ability to prioritise amongst conflicting demands and make rational decisions
based upon a sound understanding of the facts, in limited time
§ good
knowledge and understanding of corporate functions and their potential
strategic contribution
§ good
knowledge of information technology and the scope it offers for supporting
management and operations
§ an
ability to manage limited resources in order to achieve challenging output
targets
§ sound
personal and professional integrity
§ strong
customer orientation skills
§ good
leadership skills
§ strong
interpersonal and analytical skills
§ excellent
oral and written communication skills
Qualifications:
Minimum Required
Education and Experience
§ Associate
Degree /Diploma in Forestry / Agriculture/Natural Sciences/Environmental
Management or related area
§ Certificate
in Supervisory Management
§ Minimum
of 2 years’ field experience
OR
Any other acceptable
combination of academic qualification and related experience
