Forestry Inventory Assistant

Virginia Information Technologies Agency • Abingdon, VA

9d • Onsite

About The Position

The Forestry Inventory Assistant supports the Crew Leader in relocating and measuring forest inventory plots used to assess the condition of the Commonwealth’s forests. The work includes measuring tree diameter, height, and condition, as well as azimuths and distances for mapping. The position involves interacting with private landowners and public land managers and working in hazardous terrain and weather, including slopes, heavy brush, swamps, and inclement conditions. Some overnight travel is required and compensated. The Crew Leader, not the assistant, provides a state vehicle. The position does not provide health or retirement benefits other than FICA. Employees of the Virginia Department of Forestry may be required to support emergency response situations, including nights, weekends, or holidays. The selected candidate must pass a criminal background check and drug test, meet minimal physical requirements, and may occasionally be called upon to assist with wildfire management.

Requirements

• Enrollment in a forestry, natural resource conservation, environmental resources, or related program leading to an associate, bachelor’s, or master’s degree, or equivalent field experience.
• Technical experience and in-depth knowledge of forestry science, dendrology, and forest mensuration techniques.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Ability to meet minimal physical requirements.
• Pass a criminal background check and drug test.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of portable data recorders and GPS units.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Crew Leader with relocating forest inventory plots.
• Measure tree diameter, height, and condition.
• Measure azimuths and distances for mapping purposes.
• Interact with private landowners and public land managers.
• Potentially assist with wildfire management and support emergency response situations as needed.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed