Forest and Conservation Worker reforests and protects timber tracts and maintains forest facilities including roads and campsites. Applies a wide range of concepts. Being a Forest and Conservation Worker applies practical knowledge of practices and procedures from two or more specialized fields, such as forestry, soil science and/or agriculture. May require 2-4 years of related work experience. Additionally, Forest and Conservation Worker relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. Typically reports to a manager, or head of the department. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
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GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES
Plans and implements educational programs in the communities and in the elementary, middle and high schools on conserving water and other natural resources of Guilford County. Plans and implements the Community Conservation Assistance Program (CCAP) and assists with the Voluntary Agricultural District Program (VAD). Assists with monitoring and maintaining grants for the N.C Agricultural Cost Share Program.
DISTINGUISHING FEASTURES OF THE CLASS
This classification is responsible for coordinating environmental education programs and providing administrative and budgetary support for the Guilford Soil and Water Conservation District office. Work includes developing, coordinating, and delivering specialized environmental educational and conservation programs in schools and the community, and provides administrative and budgetary support to the Soil and Water Division and the Guilford Soil and Water Conservation’s District Board of Supervisors (District BOS).
Work is performed under the general supervision of and reports to the Soil and Water Conservation Manager and is reviewed through conferences, reports, observation of program activities completed, and feedback from groups receiving the services. Allows leeway to exercise independent judgement within the framework of applicable rules, regulations, policies, and procedures in the performance of duties, both in terms of planning and accomplishing work and in making decisions. Supervision or leading others may be a responsibility of this class depending on the assignment. The employee in this position will be responsible for the District’s Community Conservation Assistance Program (CCAP) and will assist with the N.C. Agricultural Cost Share Program and the Voluntary Agricultural District Program (VAD).
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Essential duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
The incumbent may be responsible for performing other related duties and responsibilities as required or assigned. A position may not include all the work examples given, nor does the list include all that may be assigned. The following are examples of typical work activities and responsibilities:
RECURUITMENT STANDARDS
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a BS degree in Environmental Science, natural resources or a related field of study, OR
Associate Degree in Environmental Science, natural resources or a related field of study and two years of work experience in soil and water conservation or environmental education programs; or a related field, OR
Equivalent combination of education, training and experience defined above. Experience in conservation and/or educational programs and grant writing is preferred.
Must possess a valid North Carolina Driver License or the ability to obtain within six (6) months of hire.
Physical Demands
Must be able to physically perform the basic life operational functions of reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, fingering, grasping, talking, hearing and repetitive motions. Must have visual acuity to perform tasks requiring color, depth perception and field of vision sufficient to perform tasks associated with the preparation and analysis of figures and data, frequent operation of a computer, and accounting, reviewing and understanding documents. Must be able to perform sedentary work exerting up to 30 pounds of force occasionally or and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and other sedentary criteria are met.
Environmental Conditions
Work is performed primarily in a normal office, classroom and auditorium environment. Work also may be outside for extended periods, for workshops, field days or other activities. The employee may occasionally be exposed to outside temperatures lower than 32 degrees and/or higher than 100 degrees.
Special Note:
This generic class description gives an overview of the job class, its essential job functions and recommended job requirements. However, for each individual position assigned to this class, there is available a completed job description with physical abilities checklist which can be reviewed before initiating a selection process. They can provide additional detail information on which to base various personnel actions and can assist management in making legal defensible personnel decisions.
Guilford County is committed to providing Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) to employees and applicants for employment regardless of color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation or political affiliation. The County is committed to complying with all applicable federal, state and local laws that pertain to employment, and to providing a work environment that is free from discrimination of any kind. If you need an auxiliary aide, make the request forty-eight (48) hours in advance of the time the accommodation is needed by calling 336-641-3324.
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