Forest Technician 8-E10 - Eastern Upper Peninsula - Continuous PostingPrint (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/michigan/jobs/newprint/4393385) ApplyForest Technician 8-E10 - Eastern Upper Peninsula - Continuous PostingSalary$19.05 - $31.14 HourlyLocation Various, MIJob TypePermanent Full TimeJob Number7501-24-FRD-029DepartmentNatural ResourcesOpening Date02/15/2024Closing DateContinuousBargaining UnitTECHNICAL (SEIU)
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Job DescriptionForest Technicians provide a wide range of services that include: collection of forestry data, prepare timber sales, prepare and recommend reforestation plans; control insect and disease attacks; Good Neighbor Authority (GNA) work; perform fire preparedness, prevention and training; operate and maintain heavy equipment. Other duties include fire suppression, prescribed burns, out-of-state fire assignments; and cultivation work such as applying herbicide, trenching, hauling equipment and trees and completing regeneration surveys. Also assist with road and bridge construction projects. Personal computer skills are crucial to the position for the purpose of data collection and extraction, and issuance of permits and contracts. Position Description (https://mcsc.state.mi.us/AgencyPDFs/ForestTechFRDPositionDescription.docx) Required Education and ExperienceEducationPossession of an associate's degree in forest technology.ExperienceForest Technician 8No specific type or amount is required.Forest Technician 9One year of experience performing activities related to the state forest management program equivalent to a Forest Technician 8.Forest Technician E10Two years of experience performing activities related to the state forest management program equivalent to a Forest Technician, including one year equivalent to a Forest Technician 9.Alternate Education and ExperienceTwo years of college with a minimum of 24 semester (36 term) credits in technical subject areas related to forestry such as dendrology, forest ecology, silviculture, land surveying, aerial photo interpretation, woods safety, harvesting techniques, multiple uses of forest land, measuring forest resources, forest health, and forest management practices may be substituted for the education requirement.Possession of a bachelor's degree or higher with 16 semester (24 term) credits in job specific or related course work qualifies for the Forest Technician E10.Additional Requirements and InformationPlease attach a cover letter, resume, and official college transcripts (if applicable) to your application. Information provided in your application, resume, cover letter, certificates, and any other documentation provided will be used to verify responses to the supplemental questions. Unsupported responses may not be considered further. Your application for any position does not guarantee that you will be contacted by the Department/Agency for further consideration. Only those applicants interviewed will be notified of the results. Special Requirements, Licenses, and CertificationsPossession of the Commercial Driver's License (CDL) issued by the Secretary of State as required by Public Act 346 of 1988 to operate a designated state vehicle.Some positions in this class series may also be assigned duties that require the application of pesticides that may require certification or registration as a pesticide applicator in compliance with the Pesticide Control Act of 1976.Employee is required to pass a physical exam and fitness test upon hire and continue to pass the physical fitness test annually to remain employed. For more information, click on the link below. MDNR Fitness Test (https://mcsc.state.mi.us/AgencyPDFs/MDNRFirefighter-Fitness.pdf) Click the link below for a map overview of FRD's district lines. Map (https://www.michigan.gov/-/media/Project/Websites/dnr/Documents/FRD/General-FRD/MapForestrySupervisors.pdf?rev=416d304d10964ebabd51b9257f7124fd) View the entire job specification at: http://www.michigan.gov/documents/ForestTechnician121947.pdf State employment also offers rewarding careers where you can help Michiganders enjoy better lives. Many State of Michigan jobs offer alternate work schedules and remote-work options that can help give the flexibility you need. In 2022,Forbesranked the State of Michigan in theTop 10 of America’s Best Employers For New Grads (https://www.forbes.com/lists/best-employers-for-new-grads/?sh=5be036b2203a) and as the #1 employer for new grads in government services. More details on benefits for our new hires are below: Rewarding Work:State of Michigan jobs allow you to serve Michiganders in many different ways depending on your interests and skills. Help preserve and protect our environment and the public health; enforce state laws and regulations; advocate for children, families, and victims of discrimination; support our state’s military and veterans; rebuild our state’s infrastructure; or support other state agencies through our fiscal, IT, and HR systems. Insurance Benefits:The State of Michigan offers health, mental health, dental, and vision insurance to eligible career employees, their spouses, and their children. The state also covers a life-insurance benefit of two times employees’ annual salary (up to $200,000). The state also offers long-term-disability insurance that can provide continuing benefits if an injury or illness prevents employees from working. More information is available atwww.mi.gov/employeebenefits. Retirement Programs:The State of Michigan offers 401(k) and 457 plans for new hires to save for retirement. The state will automatically contribute an amount equal to 4% of your pay to a 401(k) account. The state will also match up to 5% of your pay if you contribute to your 401(k) account. Your contributions vest immediately, and the state’s contributions fully vest after just 4 years. More information is available athttp://www.mi.gov/orsstatedc. Vacation and Sick Leave:Eligible full-time employees receive between15 and 35 personal daysand13 sick daysper year that may be rolled over to the following year if not used. Eligible employees also receive an additional day each year for community service or school functions. Paid Parental Leave:Eligible employees can take12 weeks of paid leaveimmediately after a birth or adoption to allow needed time together at home with a new child. Paid Holidays:Eligible employees receive 13 or 14 paid holidays each year including New Year’s Eve and Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Presidents’ Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, the Fourth of July, Labor Day, Election Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving, Thanksgiving Friday, Christmas Eve and Day. Bonus Programs:Eligible employees with five years of service also receive annual longevity bonuses that grow as seniority increases. Some positions also may qualify for recruitment, retention, and performance bonuses or other special pay premiums. Military Pay Differential:Employees in the guard or reserves may also qualify for supplemental pay benefits if miliary pay during qualifying duty is less than normal state pay. Prior military service may also allow seniority credits to accelerate eligibility for longevity bonuses and additional personal leave accrual. Tax-Advantaged Programs:In addition to 401(k) and 457 retirement accounts, the state also offers flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA), and qualified transportation fringe benefit (QTFB) programs that can help you save money by reducing your taxable income. Student Loan Forgiveness:Working for the State of Michigan may allow you to participate in programs that forgive the balance of qualifying student loans.Information (https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation) to help determine if you could qualify is available from the U.S. Department of Education. Tuition Reduction:Some colleges and universities offer savings to eligible employees and family members to further their education while working for the State of Michigan. Professional Development:To help develop your career, programs are available to apply for reimbursement of up to $2,000 a year for education and training for college course credits and non-degree programs. Alternative and Remote Work Schedules:Depending on the nature of their duties, many state jobs offer flexible work schedules and remote or hybrid telecommuting options that can help obtain the work-life balance that you seek. Great Lakes and Great Times:Michigan boasts four Great Lakes, 11,000 inland lakes, 36,000 miles of rivers and streams, 20 million acres of forests, 100 state and national parks and recreation areas, 1,300 miles of bike trails, 6,500 miles of snowmobile trails, the second-most ski areas in the nation, 650 public golf courses, 600 campgrounds, and an international dark-sky park—just for starters. Our cities offer concerts and cultural events, storied sports teams, education hubs, vibrant downtowns, one-of-a-kind craft beverages, and renowned restaurants for every appetite. From urban centers to beach towns to the great outdoors, the opportunities are endless. With your state salary and benefits and Michigan’s affordable cost of living, you can explore all that Michigan has to offer. Updated: 11/14/2022 01 FORSTCH – Do you possess one of the following? An associate's degree or higher in forest technology; OR two years of college with a minimum of 24 semester (36 term) credits in technical subject areas related to forestry such as dendrology, forest ecology, silviculture, land surveying, aerial photo interpretation, woods safety, harvesting techniques, multiple uses of forest land, measuring forest resources, forest health, and forest management practices. If so, please attach a copy of your official college transcripts.
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No
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FORSTCH –Please select your level of experience:
None to one year of experience performing activities related to the state forest management program.
One to two years of experience performing activities related to the state forest management program.
Two to three years of experience performing activities related to the state forest management program OR possession of a bachelor's degree or higher with 16 semester (24 term) credits in job specific or related course work. (If so, please attach a copy of your official college transcripts).
At least three years of experience performing activities related to the state forest management program OR possession of a bachelor's degree or higher with 16 semester (24 term) credits in job specific or related course work and at least one year of experience performing activities related to the state forest management program. (If so, please attach a copy of your official college transcripts).
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FORSTCH – Do you possess a Commercial Driver's License (CDL) issued by the Secretary of State as required by Public Act 346 of 1988 to operate a designated state vehicle?
Yes
No
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FORSTCH – Do you possess certification or registration as a pesticide applicator in compliance with the Pesticide Control Act of 1976? If so, please attach a copy in the Licenses/Certifications section of your profile.
Yes
No
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How much work experience do you have in the field of forestry or natural resource management?
None
Less than 6 months
6 to 12 months
12 months or more
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How much education and training have you had with wildfire suppression and/or the use of prescribed burning for natural resource management?
None
Less than 6 months
6 to 12 months
12 months or more
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How much work experience do you have in wildland fire fighting and/or prescribed burning?
None
Less than 6 months
6 to 12 months
12 months or more
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Do you have training or work experience using GPS or GIS equipment?
None
Less than 6 months
6 to 12 months
12 months or more
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Do you have any work experience in the operation, and light maintenance of a variety of heavy equipment, including those that require a Commercial Driver's license (i.e., tractor, engines, dozer, semi, pumps, skidder)?
None
Less than 6 months
6 to 12 months
12 months or more
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Did you attach a cover letter, resume and a copy of your official transcripts?
Yes
No
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Are you a current Michigan DNR employee?
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No
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Are you a current Forest Technician?
Yes
No
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