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Categorized Under:

• Forest Products

Organization:Search North America Inc.

Job Description:

Our client, based in the South East, is seeking a candidate to oversee all phases of existing product quality control operations in a very large, high-volume, forest products manufacturing facility. Selected candidate must have a BS in Wood Science, Engineering or Management; competence in statistics, SPC, Lean Six Sigma; proficiency in Excel, Infinity Software etc.; as well as solid written and oral communications skills. Candidate must also have a minimum of 3 years of manufacturing or quality control supervision experience. This position presents a unique opportunity for a highly motivated, goal oriented prospect to advance into middle or senior management positions within a $1 billion private company. New relationships will enable selected candidate to collaborate with manufacturing, maintenance, sales, support staff, outside vendors and technical organizations. These relationships will enable the QA Superintendent to be a skilled team player, actively engaged in troubleshooting and solving problems.

(Search Assignment #6322)

Salary:

Base compensation to $85,000, plus excellent benefit package

Apply By:9/19/2013

Contact:Carl Jansen

Phone:541/593-2777

Email:carlj@searchna.com

Mailing:

Please reflect on this opportunity and spread the word.
All conversations are held in strict confidence.
Call Carl Jansen directly at 541/593-2777.

Posted By: KBrasher

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Categorized Under:

• Wildlife
• Fisheries

Organization:Texas Cooperative Fish & Wildlife Research Unit

Job Description:

Ph.D. Graduate Assistantship available with the Texas Cooperative Fish & Wildlife Research Unit. We are looking for a motivated student to conduct research on the ecology of Guadalupe bass in central Texas, particularly the habitat use and movement patterns of the species and a range-wide evaluation of the impacts of hydrology and urbanization on the species' population dynamics. The successful candidate will have a M.S. in fisheries, ecology, biology, or related field with a competitive GPA and GRE scores. Experience with GIS and/or radio telemetry preferred but not required. Please send a cover letter, CV, unofficial transcripts and GRE scores, and the contact information for three references to Tim Grabowski - t.grabowski@ttu.edu. More information about the position is available on the Texas Unit's website: http://www.tcfwru.ttu.edu/default.aspx?page=gradassist

Apply By:8/31/2013

Phone:phone - (806) 742-2851 ext. 258 fax - (806) 742-2946 cell - (806) 241-6628

Email:t.grabowski@ttu.edu

Mailing:

Timothy B. Grabowski, Ph.D.

Assistant Unit Leader - Fisheries

U.S. Geological Survey

Texas Cooperative Fish & Wildlife Research Unit

Texas Tech University

Agricultural Sciences Building Rm 218, MS 2120

Lubbock, Texas 79409-2120, USA

Posted By: kchristian

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Categorized Under:

• Forestry

Organization:Mississippi Forestry Commission

Location:Lafayette, Mississippi

Job Description:

CHARACTERISTICS OF WORK: This is forestry work at the entry-level. Incumbents are responsible for such activities as fire suppression and control, forest management, nursery work, insect and disease control, and public relations work, including laying out, assigning, and reviewing the work of subordinate personnel. General instructions and directions are received from the Area Forester who reviews the completed tasks in the form of results accomplished.

EXAMPLES OF WORK: Examples of work performed in this classification include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Prepares county/multi-county fire plan; trains county crews in fire suppression, timber management, and safety work; plans and administers safety program.
• Inspects and directs maintenance of fire-fighting equipment; performs and/or supervises forest fire detection system and performs and/or directs suppression action.
• Prepares county/multi-county work plan and estimates the number of man-hours to be spent on each job. Evaluates county employees' performance.
• Prepares detailed forest management plans for landowners; marks timber; assists in locating timber markets; and supervises prescribed burning activities.
• Writes news articles; participates in radio and television programs and speaks to various groups on forest management, fire control, insect and disease control, and forest appreciation and conservation.
• Takes seedling orders and issues seedlings to landowners.
• Prepares or supervises the preparation of reports and answers correspondence relative to forestry program activities in the area.
• Assists private landowners in construction of fire lanes.
• Informs landowners of available Forestry Incentive Programs and assists them in implementing needed forest management practices.
• Evaluates sixteenth section school lands; writes and recommends forest management plans to the Boards of Education.
• Performs related or similar duties as required or assigned.

Required Education:

A Bachelor's Degree from an accredited four-year college or university in Forestry.

Skills:

Must possess a current license as a Registered Forester by the Mississippi Board of Registration for Foresters.

Must possess a valid driver's license, as verified by the hiring agency.

Salary:

$27,162.45

Apply By:6/27/2013

Mailing:

Completed Experience and Training Records and any additional documentation should be sent to the Mississippi State Personnel Board, 210 East Capitol Street, Suite 800, Jackson, MS 39201. Applicants may also apply online through State Personnel Board’s link at www.ms.gov or at www.mspb.ms.gov.

Posted By: KBrasher

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Categorized Under:

• Forestry
• Forest Products
• Wildlife

Organization:Sandy Creek Forestry, Inc.

Location:Demopolis, Alabama

Job Description:

Sandy Creek Forestry, Inc. is seeking qualified applicants for a forester. Outdoor work in varied timber stand and weather conditions, throughout a multi-county region will be required. Some Saturday and/or evening work may be required. The successful applicant will often be required to work independently with minimal supervision. Duties will include, but are not limited to:

 

• Timber cruising
• Timber marking
• Boundary line marking
• Prescribed burning
• Management plan preparation
• Timber sale preparation
• Tree planting quality control
• Wildlife management
• GPS/GIS work

Required Education:

Applicants should have a bachelor’s degree in forest management or closely related field. 

Skills:

Applicants must demonstrate a strong
knowledge of the implementation of silviculture, planning and supervision of harvest
operations, and cruising and inventory skills. Additional experience or
training in GIS/GPS mapping systems is desirable. Applicants must possess a
strong work ethic, a willingness to learn, good verbal and written
communication skills, and the ability to solve problems independently.
Successful candidate must provide a reliable 4WD vehicle.  

Salary:

Compensation will be based on candidate’s abilities and
experience within the range of $32,000 to $40,000 annually.

Apply By:9/14/2013

Phone:205-609-1234

Email:patsmith.scf@gmail.com

Mailing:

Mr. Pat Smith

Sandy Creek Forestry, Inc.

107 East Washington Street

Post Office Box 859

Demopolis, Alabama 36732

Posted By: Amanda Smith

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Categorized Under:

• Forestry

Organization:University of Maryland Eastern Shore

Location:Princess Anne, Maryland

Job Description:

The Department of Agriculture, Food and Resource Sciences (DAFRS) invites resumes for a nine month, full-time, tenure track position. Salary is commensurate with experience and qualification.

Responsibilities: The successful applicant will be expected to teach urban forestry classes from a course list consisting of any of the following: Dendrology, Forest Ecology, Forest Measurements, Forest Protection, Ornithology, Urban Affairs and Planning, and Natural Resources related lecture and or lab sections; develop new courses to strengthen the Urban Forestry degree program; and establish an externally funded research program in their area of interest that will involve both undergraduate and graduate students. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Required Education:

Candidates for the appointment should have the Ph.D. in Urban Forestry, as well as the relevant certification for foresters required for the State of Maryland.

Required Experience:

Experience in and desire to work with diverse populations of learners and stakeholders is preferred. Preference will be given for applicants who have a combination of academic preparation and experience in forestry. An undergraduate degree in forestry is preferred. Preference will also be given to applicants with field experience, demonstrated excellence in undergraduate teaching, demonstrated experience working with students in field applications, and research. Evidence of grantsmanship and research output as supported through refereed publications is required. Additionally, the successful candidate must have excellent communication skills and a strong commitment to teaching, research and service.

Apply By:7/1/2013

Email:mvames@umes.edu

Mailing:

Screening of the applicants will begin July 1, 2013 and continue until a suitable candidate is found. Qualified applicants should submit a curriculum vitae, letter of application, unofficial transcripts of academic work (official transcripts will be required prior to an official offer being made), statement of scholarly interest, statement of teaching philosophy, and have three letters of professional recommendation sent directly by reference to:
Department of Human Resources
University of Maryland Eastern Shore
Princess Anne, MD 21853
E-mail:mvames@umes.edu

Posted By: KBrasher

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Categorized Under:

• Fisheries

Organization:Oklahoma State University, Department of Natural Resource Ecology & Management

Job Description:

We just received some funding that will allow my current TA to be RA supported, so I now have about 2 months to find and hire a new TA.  If you know of any recent graduates who would be interested in the position, please let me know and/or pass the attached announcement along to them.

 

Contact: Please email the following to Dr. Dan Shoup (dshoup@okstate.edu): 1) Cover letter/email expressing your interest in the position, 2) resume/CV, 3) copy of all college transcripts (scanned unofficial copy is fine at this point), and 4) GRE scores (again, unofficial copies are fine for initial screening).

Required Experience:

Qualifications: B.S. degree in fisheries, biology, ecology, or related field; GPA >3.0; competitive GRE scores. Previous field/research experience preferred. Applicant must be U.S. Citizen or have secured a visa on their own so they can begin school by August 19, 2013.

Skills:

Responsibilities: Teaching assistant responsibilities include assisting with grading, prep work, and lab/field exercises in Fisheries Techniques (every fall) and Fisheries Management (every spring).
Student will have flexibility to pick their own thesis research topic related to the laboratory's research focus of sport-fish ecology and management in reservoir habitats. Funding for research supplies/equipment is available that would be sufficient to support a typical thesis project. Examples of past and current projects can be viewed at http://nrem.okstate.edu/shouplab/research

Salary:

Salary: $15,500-$17,500/yr depending on qualifications and the availability of supplemental awards from the college, free health insurance, and tuition waver.

Apply By:6/29/2013

Phone:405-744-9671

Email:dshoup@okstate.edu

Mailing:

Daniel E. Shoup, Ph.D.
Associate Professor of Fisheries Ecology
Department of Natural Resource Ecology & Management
Oklahoma State University

Posted By: kchristian

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Categorized Under:

• Forestry
• Forest Products
• Wildlife
• Fisheries

Organization:Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries and Parks

Location:Hinds County, Mississippi

Job Description:

AGENCY INFORMATION: Experience in recruitment of students and organization of student activities; working knowledge of outdoor recreation preferred.

CHARACTERISTICS OF WORK: This is professional administrative work in which the incumbent serves as director of a medium-sized branch within an agency. Work involves formulating, directing, and controlling the operations of a branch through section heads and other subordinate personnel. Incumbent establishes objectives, standards, and control measures for programs which are limited in scope and in impact. Incumbent also determines policy in own area of expertise and provides input into other phases of agency operations. Internal and external contacts are made to provide and exchange information, coordinate activities, and provide assistance and guidance. Work is subject to infrequent review through conferences and reports by the division director or board administrator to whom the incumbent reports.

EXAMPLES OF WORK: Examples of work performed in this classification include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Plans, directs, and coordinates the activities of a branch through section heads and other subordinate personnel.
• Formulates policies, rules, and regulations as necessary.
• Ensures coordination of activities of the branch/department with other branches/departments within the agency.
• Assists in directing fiscal accounting and budgeting activities.
• Assists in approving budget requests and expenditures.
• Provides administrative leadership for all phases of programs within the branch.
• Maintains effective public relations with other state agencies and the public, including interpretation and advocacy of agency policy.
• Recommends appointment/termination of personnel as needed.
• Provides training and assists lower-level personnel in their work.
• Performs related or similar duties as required or assigned.

Required Education:

EXPERIENCE/EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

Education:
A Master's Degree from an accredited four-year college or university;

AND

Experience:
Five (5) years of experience in the special experience defined below, one (1) year of which must have included line or functional administrative or advanced technical supervision.

OR

Education:
A Bachelor's Degree from an accredited four-year college or university;

AND

Experience:
Six (6) years of experience in the special experience defined below, one (1) year of which must have included line or functional administrative or advanced technical supervision.

OR
Education:
Graduation from a standard four-year high school or equivalent (GED);


AND

Experience:
Ten (10) years of experience in the special experience defined below, one (1) year of which must have included line or functional administrative or advanced technical supervision.

Salary:

$39,362.72 /Year

Apply By:6/21/2013

Mailing:

APPLICATIONS MAY BE FILED ONLINE AT:
http://www.mspb.ms.gov

Posted By: KBrasher

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Categorized Under:

Organization:Mississippi Forestry Commission

Location:Leflore, Mississippi

Job Description:

This is forestry work at the entry-level. Incumbents are responsible for such activities as fire suppression and control, forest management, nursery work, insect and disease control, and public relations work, including laying out, assigning, and reviewing the work of subordinate personnel. General instructions and directions are received from the Area Forester who reviews the completed tasks in the form of results accomplished.

EXAMPLES OF WORK: Examples of work performed in this classification include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Prepares county/multi-county fire plan; trains county crews in fire suppression, timber management, and safety work; plans and administers safety program.
• Inspects and directs maintenance of fire-fighting equipment; performs and/or supervises forest fire detection system and performs and/or directs suppression action.
• Prepares county/multi-county work plan and estimates the number of man-hours to be spent on each job.
• Evaluates county employees' performance.
• Prepares detailed forest management plans for landowners; marks timber; assists in locating timber markets; and supervises prescribed burning activities.
• Writes news articles; participates in radio and television programs and speaks to various groups on forest management, fire control, insect and disease control, and forest appreciation and conservation.
• Takes seedling orders and issues seedlings to landowners.
• Prepares or supervises the preparation of reports and answers correspondence relative to forestry program activities in the area.
• Assists private landowners in construction of fire lanes.
• Informs landowners of available Forestry Incentive Programs and assists them in implementing needed forest management practices.
• Evaluates sixteenth section school lands; writes and recommends forest management plans to the Boards of Education.
• Performs related or similar duties as required or assigned.

Required Education:

A Bachelor's Degree from an accredited four-year college or university in Forestry.

Skills:

Must possess a license as a Registered Forester by the Mississippi Board of Registration for
Foresters within one (1) year of employment.

Must possess a valid driver's license, as verified by the hiring agency.

Salary:

$27,162.45 /Year

Apply By:6/19/2013

Mailing:

APPLICATIONS MAY BE FILED ONLINE AT:
http ://www.mspb.ms.gov
Position #1742-0451-20130604LR

Posted By: KBrasher

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Categorized Under:

• Wildlife

Organization:Delaney Development, Inc.

Location:Demopolis, Alabama

Job Description:

*Experience in Whitetail and Turkey management and agricultural practices that are part of the management.

*Trapping experience, aka predator control and feral hog control.

*Work with landowner throughout the year with herd quality, consulting, planting, predator control, etc.

*Will need to have a flexible schedule throughout the year, but most importantly during deer           season.

            Monitor game harvests.

            Make recommendations.

*Camera Surveying Experience

 

*Property is located in Marengo County, Alabama and Biologist will be required to live within a reasonable distance.

Required Education:

Minimum of Bachelor's degree in Wildlife Biology.

Required Experience:

On the ground familiarity and some experience in job described is highly preferred.

Skills:

Computer proficiency with working knowledge of GIS/GPS.

Interpersonal skills in working with co-workers, hunting lessees, and company owners.

Ability to handle physical activity and year round outdoor field work.

Ability to operate farm equipment.

Salary:

$35,000 - $40,000 range. Commensurate with experience and abilities.

Apply By:7/1/2013

Phone:2053925931

Email:philipj@delaneyinc.net

Mailing:

P.O. Box 218

Bellamy, AL 36901

Posted By: Philip Johnson

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Categorized Under:

• Forestry
• Forest Products

Organization:The Chugach National Forest Alaska Region- Supervisor's Office

Location:Anchorage, Alaska

Job Description:

The Chugach National Forest will soon be advertising a GS-0301-12 Staff Officer for Fire Management at the Supervisors Office in Anchorage, Alaska.  The target grade is at the GS-12 level and is permanent full time.

 

This will be concurrently advertised in USAJOBS. Please apply in USAJOBS to:

OCR13-301-FFMO(M)-11/12G & DP by– June 21, 2013. Referral lists for this position will be requested on June 24, 2013.

 

The incumbent serves as a Forest Fire Management Officer (FFMO) responsible for providing leadership and program direction for the Forest’s fire, aviation and dispatch management program. The Forest FMO serves as a member of the Chugach Forest Leadership Team. The incumbent is responsible for coordinating the development of short and long-range fire management program plans, fire management activities on the unit, and integrating the unit’s fire management program with other disciplines and interagency partners to achieve goals consistent with the Federal Wildland Fire Policy and agency manual direction. This includes revision of the 2002 Land and Resource Management Plan (Forest Plan). This position is categorized as a Moderate Complexity Unit Fire Program Manager (UFPM) position in the Interagency Fire Program Management (IFPM) Standard and Guide as designated by the W.O. Fire and Aviation Management. The IFPM selective placement factors for this position must be met prior to entrance into the position as a condition of hire. Refer to the Forest Service IFPM Standard Position Description Crosswalk for a full description of the selective placement factors.  

 

Skills:

Those who are interested must meet the
qualification requirements for the GS-301 series, Administrative and Management
Standards identified in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification
Standards Handbook. The Handbook is available for review at any federal
personnel office OR on the Internet at http://www.opm.gov/qualifications/Standards/group-stds/gs-admin.asp

 

 

 

Chugach National Forest http://www.fs.fed.us/r10/chugach

Apply By:6/21/2013

Phone:907-743-9516

Email:pckeller@fs.fed.us

Posted By: kchristian