Posted in General Business 30+ days ago.
Type: Full-Time
Job Posting Title
Forest Regeneration SpecialistAgency
040 DEPT OF AGRICULTURE FOOD & FORESTRYSupervisory Organization
AG, Food & Forestry - CW Area–Oklahoma Forestry ServicesJob Posting End Date (Continuous if Blank)
February 21, 2023Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the posting end date above.
Estimated Appointment End Date (Continuous if Blank)
Full/Part-Time
Full timeJob Type
RegularCompensation
Job Description
The Oklahoma Department of Agriculture, Food and Forestry (ODAFF) is seeking a full time Forest Regeneration Specialist in the Forestry Division. This position (PIN #04000185) is in state government, located in Idabel, OK. The State of Oklahoma offers a comprehensive Benefits Package, including a generous benefit allowance to offset the cost of insurance premiums for employees and their eligible dependents. The annual salary for this position is up to $36,808.00 based on education and experience.
Basic Purpose: Positions in this job family are assigned responsibilities involving skilled and specialized work associated with forest regeneration and tree improvement programs, providing genetically improved forest tree and shrub seed and seedlings for natural resource and conservation projects including windbreaks, erosion control, wildlife habitat, reforestation, and other purposes. This includes specialized cultural practices such as seed processing, stratification and sowing, application of nutrients and soil conditioners, diagnosis of pest problems; pollination, grafting and tree breeding, fumigation and pesticide application, handling of tree and shrub seedlings, and other related activities.
Typical Functions:
Level Description:
This is the basic level where employees are assigned responsibilities involving entry-level work in planting, transplanting, harvesting and management of trees and shrubs. In this role they will work under close supervision in a training status to build their skills in working with trees and shrubs in a specialized nursery or seed orchard, collecting and processing cones, pollen, and seeds, and completing activities related to the application of nutrients and soil conditioners, the care of tree and shrub seedlings and seedling beds, harvesting plants as appropriate, applying pesticides, grafting rootstock, operating irrigation systems, and other related operations.
Education and Experience:
Education and Experience requirements at this level consist of a bachelor’s degree in forestry, nursery management, horticulture, agronomy or botany.
Knowledge, Skill, and Abilities:
required at this level include knowledge of bare root forest tree nursery or seed orchard operations; of the propagation of tree and shrub seedlings; of tree and shrub physiology; silvicultural requirements of the species grown; of growing bare root seedling nursery stock; of common plant pests and appropriate pest control measures; and of report writing; of the treatment and protection of seed, and seedling trees and shrubs from insects and disease; of fertilizers and insecticides; of farm machinery and implements; and of record keeping. Ability is required to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others; to express ideas clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing; and to follow written and oral instructions.
Physical Demands and Work Environment: This position will be working in an office setting as well as outdoors. Field work sometimes occurs in extreme environmental conditions, such as: high/cold temperatures; high winds; smoke; and dust. Must be able to transport up to 50lbs and operate heavy machinery.
Special Requirements: Applicants must be willing and able to fulfill all job-related travel normally associated with this position. Certification by the Department of Agriculture, Food, and Forestry as a Pesticide Applicator must be obtained prior to the completion within in 12 months of hire.
The Oklahoma Department of Agriculture, Food and Forestry has determined that some positions in this job family are safety sensitive as defined by 63 O.S. § 427.8
Equal Opportunity Employment
The State of Oklahoma is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of genetic information, race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, or disability.
Current State of Oklahoma employees must apply for open positions through their Workday account. Go to Careers app on WD home screen>Click on 'Find Jobs-Internal State of Oklahoma'.
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