LANDS TIMBER MEASUREMENT SPEC SR.

State of Idaho•Sandpoint, ID

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About The Position

The Idaho Department of Lands (IDL) is seeking 1 full-time (.83 FTE) Lands Timber Measurement Specialist, Senior position. This position is located primarily out of the Sandpoint area (Coeur d' Alene North region) and will be filled based on applicant location and department needs. Applications will be accepted until the position has been filled. This position may also be filled at the underfill-level. If you do not currently meet the requirements for senior-level status but are interested in learning and obtaining your Idaho Scaling License, we encourage you to apply listing your interest in the underfill-level position. Description To perform journey-level timber measurement and coordinate multiple program activities within an assigned area of the state; perform related work.

Requirements

Possession of a valid Log Scaler license for all species and products issued by the Idaho Board of Scaling Practices for the duration of employment
1+ year scaling experience
Valid driver's license
Ability to operate a handheld electronic recording device
Some knowledge of: Forest entomology, forest pathology, forest management principles
Good knowledge of: Forest mensuration, dendrology and wood ID, Idaho Log Scaling Rules, Scribner, cubic ton, cedar products, cord measure, Best management practices for utilization and measurement of forest products

Responsibilities

Determines species, classification, defect, and gross and net scale in Scribner scale for logs cut from state lands
Performs log scaling as per Idaho Board of Scaling Practices gross rules and IDL net rules.
Reports any discrepancies to the forester-in-charge of each sale
Monitors and tracks truck loads to ensure proper compliance with log and load accountability terms of the timber sale contract
Monitors log manufacture to ensure compliance with the utilization terms of the timber sale contract
Monitors electronic sampling and weighing systems at equipped log yards
Uses a handheld data recorder to compute and record gross and net log scale
Tracks the correct usage and load accountability of load tickets for each sale being delivered to assigned scale locations
Compiles and computes daily load tallies
Travels to each assigned mill location daily as required to complete log scaling and load accountability
Serves as the initial IDL representative at mill and log yard locations to communicate with company scalers, truck drivers, equipment operators, foresters, yard foremen, mill managers, and owners to identify and resolve scaling problems, load ticket accountability issues, or log utilization concerns
Works with Timber Measurement Supervisor to monitor mill markets and products produced. Assists with the communication of this information to the Timber Measurement supervisor and to IDL foresters
Provides training on log scale and log utilization to company scalers, logging operators, foresters, and general public as may be requested
Works with other Timber Measurement Specialist staff and IDL personnel to identify, track, and resolve log security issues
Completes audits of load tickets and frequency cards on scaled loads
Tracks and accounts for all load tickets for all timber sales within assigned operating area
Serves as scaling expert for all IDL timber harvesting operations within operating area
Use handheld data recorder to transfer data to personal computer and provides training and basic repair for handhelds within assigned operation area
Use a computer to collect and send field data
Provides periodic training for new and potential Timber Measurement Specialists
Provides input and training to public interest groups as requested

Benefits

The State of Idaho offers a robust total compensation package, including medical, vision, and dental insurance; PERSI retirement benefits; paid sick, vacation, and parental leave; and 11 paid holidays per year.

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