RE-ADVERTISEMENT Forestry Technician I

THIS IS A RE-ADVERTISEMENT. PREVIOUS APPLICANTS NEED NOT RE-APPLY. YOUR APPLICATION WILL BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS POSTING.

Responds to forest fire calls as required by the readiness plan. Performs forest fire duties with bulldozer tractor, hand tools and water handling equipment. Investigates fires to determine cause and gathers pertinent information to complete fire reports. Performs operator preventive maintenance on all assigned equipment and maintains equipment in a state of readiness; provides 
forestry services, such as firebreak plowing to landowners; assists with reforestation programs and other forestry operations.

A high school diploma and experience in forest fire protection duties, forestry management, operation of heavy mechanized equipment, or relevant work experience. Position requires a commercial driver's license (CDL). Candidate must pass the written CDL exam prior to employment. Must pass the agency's physical fitness test that requires a two (2) mile walk carrying a 25 lb. pack in 30 minutes. Firefighter registration with the State Fire Marshal's Office, criminal records check and drug test are required.

Associate Degree in forestry, natural resources or other related discipline.

This position covers a multi-county work zone (Colleton County/Surrounding Area).

All work history, military service, and/or job-related volunteer work must be listed in the work experience section to determine if an applicant has met the qualifications for the position.

Applicants who previously applied for this position do not need to re-apply and will be considered for this posting.

Supplemental Questions are considered part of your official application and will be used, in combination with your state application, to determine whether you meet the minimum qualification requirements. Any misrepresentation will result in your disqualification from employment. When applying for this position, you understand that you must thoroughly complete the electronic state application to include the Education and Work Experience sections and the Supplemental Questions. This includes a detailed description of each work-related position and, if applicable, military service (indicate rank) and job-related volunteer work that you feel qualifies you for the position. Failure to provide detailed and complete work-related information may result in your application being rejected. A resume will not be accepted or reviewed to determine if an applicant has met the qualifications for the position.