Forestry Crew Supervisor

Forestry Crew Supervisor DAF-Agriculture and Forestry Oberlin, LA $1.00 - $1.73 an hour - Full-time $1.00 - $1.73 an hour - Full-time Salary $3,574.00 - $7,232.00 Monthly Location Oberlin, LA Job Type Classified Job Number

FOR-50627579-6.10.26-TW

Department DAF-Agriculture and Forestry Opening Date 06/10/2026 Closing Date 6/15/2026 11:59 PM Central About this Job Job #

FOR-50627579-6.10.26-TW

This position is located within the Office of Forestry in Allen Parish. The Office of Forestry's primary responsibilities include suppressing timberland wildfires; promoting sound forest management practices, disseminating information; facilitating educational programs, producing reforestation seedlings; enforcing timber-related laws; investigating timber theft; and assisting community urban forestry programs. The incumbent of this position is responsible for the supervision and direction of fire prevention and suppression activities in assigned parishes within the Office of Forestry. This position supervises forestry crews in fire detection, fire suppression, fire prevention, prescribed burning, timber marking, seedling survival evaluations, as well as maintenance of buildings, grounds, equipment, and vehicles. Work is performed in accordance with the rules, regulations, and policies of the Office of Forestry and the Department of Agriculture and Forestry. Incumbent will approve all attendance and absence reports as well as conduct Performance Evaluations. Supervision for this position is received from the Forestry Branch Asst Chief . Ready to make a difference in protecting Louisiana's forests? Join the Louisiana Department of Agriculture & Forestry as a Forestry Crew Supervisor! Play a vital role in wildfire prevention and suppression, promote sound forest management, enforce timber laws, and support community forestry programs. This position offers eligibility for the Hazardous Duty Services Retirement Plan. Why Join Us? Work in breathtaking natural settings Enjoy competitive pay and great benefits Make a real impact on the environment Be part of a passionate, supportive team LDAF cares about the well-being of its employees! We offer a fully employer-funded Employee Assistance Program (EAP), providing valuable support and resources to help you and your household members thrive at work and at home. The EAP is also free for all members of your household. If you're ready to step up, stand out, and help safeguard our forests, apply today and start your next adventure! Get excited about this wonderful opportunity. Watch this video to see what employees in the Forestry division have to share: https://youtu.be/kmSGeMV7peo . Minimum Qualifications Possession of a high school diploma or equivalent plus three years of experience in forest management or forest conservation; OR Six semester hours in forestry, horticulture or botany plus two years of experience in forest management or forest conservation; OR Completion of a forest technology program of at least eighteen months duration from a technical college plus one year of experience in forest management or forest conservation.

NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENT

Possession of a current Louisiana driver's license. Job Specification The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here.

Job Duties and Other Information Job Duties:

Incumbent is on call day and night and is responsible for assigning and supervising work schedules, leave and duty assignments of crews in fire detection, prevention of fire control activities. Coordinates fire suppression activities involving wildfires under his jurisdiction. Ensures that wildland substations are manned appropriately and that instruments in fire danger rating stations are read daily and properly recorded. Responsible for all reports and records related to fire detection and suppression activities. Assigns and supervises performance of daily forest management activities of forestry crews, including fire-line plowing, prescribed burning, timber marking, seedling planting and survival evaluations and the identification and treatment of infected or infested trees in forested areas. Inspects and supervises maintenance of fire suppression equipment, vehicles and other equipment. Supervises maintenance, repair and construction of forestry buildings and wildland substations and maintenance of grounds. Assists Forestry Parish Supervisor and Agriculture & Forestry Regional Administrator in training Forestry Crew Specialists and Leaders in techniques of firefighting, basic first aid, map reading, radio procedures, etc. Prepares educational materials, routine forest management plans, and assist in forest management tasks and inspections. Other duties as may be assigned.

Functional Requirements:

Moderate light lifting, 30 pounds, with occasional lifting of up to 50+ pounds Reaching above the shoulders and carrying specialist equipment needed to perform duties Occasional demands may be required for moderately strenuous activities in emergencies over long periods of time Climbing on and off the transport and tractor

Environmental Factors:

Working indoors and outdoors Excessive smoke, heat, humidity, cold, wet, and extreme dry conditions Walking on irregular ground for long distances Working around neighborhood/residential and wild land hazards Will be required to wear appropriate safety protection/clothing

Position-Specific Details:

Appointment Type :

Full-time- this position may be filled by probation or by promotion of a classified employee of the Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry serving with permanent status. Applicants who are not permanent employees of the Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry will be required to serve a probationary period up to 24 months.

Compensation :

The salary offered will be determined based on qualifications and experience.

Other Benefits :

This position is eligible to receive on-call compensation ($1.00/hour) when the employee is required to be available for work status at times outside of the regular work schedule. Work schedules and on-call rotations are determined by the Ag/Forestry Regional Administrator. Additionally, the incumbent of this position will receive hazardous duty pay ($1.73/hour) for all hours worked in addition to their base salary.

Location :

This position is located within the Office of Forestry in Allen Parish. Louisiana is a State as a Model Employer (SAME) that supports the recruitment, hiring, and retention of individuals with disabilities.

How To Apply:

No Civil Service test score is required in order to be considered for this vacancy. Applicants are responsible for checking the status of their application to determine where they are in the recruitment process. Further status message information is located under the Information section of the Current Job Opportunities page. Information to support your eligibility for this job title must be included in the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education). Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete. The Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry strictly prohibits workplace harassment and discrimination on the on the basis of race, color, gender, sex, pregnancy, age, disability, religion, national origin, military service, sickle cell trait, protected genetic information or other non-merit factor. LDAF also strictly prohibits employment decisions based upon or influenced by such factors. All candidates for hire must undergo drug screening. This agency participates in the E-Verify system for verification of citizenship and employment authorization. For further information about this vacancy, contact: Tiffany Waddell HR Analyst Louisiana Department of Agriculture & Forestry 5825 Florida Blvd., Suite 1001 Baton Rouge, LA 70806 twaddell@ldaf.state.la.us Louisiana State Government represents a wide variety of career options and offers an outstanding opportunity to make a difference through public service. With an array of career opportunities in every major metropolitan center and in many rural areas, state employment provides an outstanding option to begin or continue your career. As a state employee, you will earn competitive pay, choose from a variety of benefits, and have access to a great professional development program: Insurance Coverage More information can be found at https://info.groupbenefits.org/ Parental Leave - Up to six weeks paid parental leave More information can be found at https://www.civilservice.louisiana.gov/Parental-Leave/Default.aspx Holidays and Leave - State employees receive the following paid holidays each year: New Year's Day Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, Mardi Gras, Good Friday, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veteran's Day, Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day. •Additional holidays may be proclaimed by the Governor State employees earn sick and annual leave which can be accumulated and saved for future use. Your accrual rate increases as your years of service increase. Retirement - State of Louisiana employees are eligible to participate in various retirement systems (based on the type of appointment and agency for which an employee works). These retirement systems provide retirement allowances and other benefits for state officers and employees and their beneficiaries. State retirement systems may include (but are not limited to): Louisiana State Employees Retirement System (www.lasersonline.org ). LASERS has provided this video to give you more detailed information about their system Teacher's Retirement System of Louisiana (www.trsl.org), Louisiana School Employees Retirement System (www.lsers.net), among others