Forestry Technician

• Collects, records, summarizes, and/or reports data on new and existing laboratory and/or field research projects.
• Plants, waters, fertilizes, and harvests trees and/or other plants for research and reforestation.
• May assist with the production of presentation and publication materials associated with collected data.
• May repair and maintain Dixon Center buildings and property.
• May operate and maintain heavy equipment such as tractors, bulldozers, and road graders.
• May assist with prescribed burning.
• May plant food plots for wildlife.
• May obtain tree and plot measurements for inventory and sale of forest products.

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Valid Driver's License

SUBSTITUTIONS ALLOWED FOR EXPERIENCE: Yes, When a candidate has the required education, but lacks the required experience, they may normally apply additional appropriate education toward the experience requirement, at a rate of one (1) year relevant education per year of required experience.

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