State Forest Forestry Technician I Position Available In Sumter, South Carolina

State Forest Forestry Technician I

Salary
$37,086.00

• $42,990.00 Annually
  Location Sumter County, SC
  Job Type
  FTE
• Full-Time
  Job Number
  173693
  Agency
  Forestry Commission
  Division
  Manchester State Forest
  Opening Date
  02/18/2025
  Closing Date
  3/4/2025 11:59 PM Eastern
  Residency Requirement
  No

Class Code:

LD20

Position Number:

60011879

Normal Work Schedule:

Monday

• Friday (8:30
• 5:00)
  Pay Band
  Band 3
  Hiring Range
• Min.
  $37,086.00
  Hiring Range
• Max.

$42,990.00
Opening Date
02/18/2025
EEO Statement
Equal Opportunity Employer

Agency Specific Application Procedures:

When applying for this position, the electronic state application must be completed 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. A criminal records check will be conducted prior to an offer of employment. SCFC requires individuals to complete an online application to apply for this position. Interested individuals can access www.careers.sc.gov, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Applicants indicating college credit or degree(s) on the application may upload an unofficial copy of the transcript as an attachment to the application. Please note that the agency will require an official, certified copy of the transcript or diploma prior to hiring.

DRIVING RECORD

If this position requires the applicant to possess a valid driver’s license to operate a state vehicle or personal vehicle, any applicant being considered in the final stages of selection for the position will be required to provide a certified copy of a 10-year driving record.
Veteran Preference Statement
South Carolina is making our Veterans a priority for employment in state agencies and institutions.

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Under general supervision, performs semi-skilled to skilled duties in performance of repairs and maintenance of state forest infrastructure.
Inspects and maintains the state forest road system, trails, barricades, and boundary lines by performing ditching, grading, sloping, shaping, and spreading of dirt and/or aggregate. Performs activities to include constructing firebreaks, assisting with prescribe burns, wildfire suppression, and other timber stand improvement activities. Performs minor maintenance work on equipment. Inspects, enhances, and maintains wildlife openings, dove fields, and wildlife habitat by discing, plowing, cultivating, planting, mowing and spreading fertilizer on state forest.
Performs repairs and maintenance of state forest infrastructure. Performs building/grounds /construction and maintenance to include repairs to buildings, sheds, docks, signs, etc. Inventories state forest property/tools. Performs administrative record keeping activities. Maintain written and/or electronic records of work performed in compliance with forest certification documents and other agency policies and procedures.
Performs other duties as required in support of the SCFC mission and strategic goals.
Minimum and Additional Requirements
A high school diploma and experience related to the area of employment. Must be able to operate light to heavy mechanized equipment. Must pass the agency’s initial physical fitness test that requires a two (2) mile walk carrying a 25lb. pack in 30 minutes or meet the agency’s physical fitness program requirements. Must obtain firefighter registration with the Office of State Fire Marshal. Criminal background check and drug test are required. Position requires a Class A Commercial Driver’s License (CDL). Must have Commercial Learners Permit (CLP) prior to employment. Must complete CDL Entry Level Driver Training (ELDT) Theory training within 15 working days of hire then obtain a Commercial Driver’s License within 90 working days.
Additional Comments
General knowledge of safety practices in performing semi-skilled to skilled trade duties; ability to operate light to heavy mechanized equipment; ability to make emergency and general repairs and adjustments to equipment; ability to perform manual labor; ability to prepare clear and concise reports. Must be able to communicate effectively verbally and in writing. Ability to establish and maintain working relationships with coworkers, other agencies/entities, and the general public.
Must be able to lift, walk, squat, climb, and carry objects up to 50 lbs. Ability to work both indoors and outdoors in changing environmental conditions. Works a standard weekly schedule, 37.5 hours / 5-day work week, 8 a.m.

• 4 p.m. Job may require weekend work from time to time. Overnight travel required to include extensive periods of time (up to 16 days) on large fire incidents in/out of state. This position requires the employee to be subject to pre-employment, random, post incident/accident, reasonable suspicion and rehabilitation monitoring and drug and alcohol testing consistent with SCFC Drug-Free Workplace
• CDL Drug and Alcohol Testing.

Employer
State of South Carolina
Agency
Forestry Commission
Address
5500 Broad River Road
Columbia, South Carolina, 29212
Phone
803-896-8879
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