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Forest Technician (Forest Management)
Forest Technician (Forest Management)
Full Description:
Key Responsibility Areas:
Supervisory Responsibilities
§ Provides inputs for the operational
plans, budget, and the setting of priorities for the unit
§ Design work plan ensuring that
labourers/contractors are effectively utilized
§ 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 the agreed work plan.
Technical/ Professional Responsibilities
§ Participates in the establishment
and maintenance of plantations on forest estates.
§ 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 a 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 the Private Planting Programme
§ Assists with monitoring the
implementation of forestry programs 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 the protection of
the forest environment.
§ Manages recreational sites and
eco-tourism initiatives.
§ Provide technical guidance in the
establishment of the urban forestry program and monitor the maintenance of
urban forestry sites and arrangements of trees in other applications.
§ 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 and public education activities within the forest region to
sensitize and educate client groups and stakeholders on forestry operations and
programs-
§ Any other related duties that may be
assigned from time to time.
Performance Standards:
§ Clear directions and feedback given
to direct reports.
§ Sound technical advice provided to
tree growers on a timely basis.
§ Register of private Tree growers
established and current.
§ Recreational sites established and
maintained in accordance with agreed standards.
§ Correspondence, reports in keeping
with standards of the Citizens Charter
§ Sound solutions to problems
provided.
§ Successful collaborative projects
with relevant agencies
§ Revenue generation realized in
accordance with the Forest Plan
Required Competencies:
The post-holder will be able to demonstrate:
§ Ability to exercise sound judgment.
§ Ability to prioritize amongst
conflicting demands and make rational decisions based upon a sound
understanding of the facts, in a 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.
§ Ability to manage limited resources
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 of Science Degree /Diploma
in Forestry / Agriculture/Natural Sciences/Environmental Management or related
area
§ Certificate, Supervisory Management
§ Minimum of 2 years field experience
OR
Any other acceptable combination of academic
qualification and related experience
