Forestry Program Specialist (70441) - ADCNR WFF

Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources Division of Wildlife and Freshwater Fisheries

Wildlife Section – Job Announcement

Forestry Program Specialist (70441)

The Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources is currently seeking qualified applicants for a full-time Forestry Program Specialist position within the Division of Wildlife and Freshwater Fisheries, Wildlife Section located within the headquarters office in Montgomery, Alabama. This is a forestry professional tract position responsible for conducting and overseeing forestry program operations to benefit wildlife resources and wildlife habitat. These responsibilities include, but are not limited to, managing forest and habitat management programs; coordinating forest harvesting, thinning, site preparation, and replanting activities; preparing and maintaining forest inventory information; coordinating with Wildlife Management Area managers providing guidance in the achievement of wildlife habitat management goals relating to forest management; coordinates and maintains mapping systems relating to lands managed within the Wildlife Management Area system.

Applicants must have a bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year college or university with major coursework in forestry, forest management, or a closely related field.

Applicants must possess a valid Alabama driver's license at the time of appointment. Applicants must have a current valid license as issued by the Alabama State Board of Registration for Foresters at the time of appointment or obtain a license as issued by the Alabama State Board of Registration for Foresters during the probationary period.

To apply, complete an Application for Examination Form available at www.personnel.alabama.gov. Go to the “Applicant Portal” and follow the “Steps for a career” to learn how to apply in person, by mail, fax, or online. Read the “Online Instructions” for step by step details. The Register for Forestry Program Specialist is Job Class 70441. On the physical Application for Examination the “Job Title of Examination” should read Forestry Program Specialist (70441).

To learn more about the position and how to apply please go to the Forestry Program Specialist Announcement page at: https://www.personnel.alabama.gov/Documents/Announcements/101495_A.pdf

Or contact Seth Maddox 334-242-3469 or seth.maddox@dcnr.alabama.gov

Applications must be received by the State Personnel Department