State Forest Supervisor

Posting number: 191109

Department: Forestry Commission

Division: Manchester State Forest

Job classification: Forester Supervisor II

Posting type: Open

Categories: Administration, Miscellaneous, Urban Forestry, Natural Resources, Forestry

• Directs the planning, preparation, and completion of forest management activities to include forest products sales preparation, prescribed burning, tree planting, timber stand improvement, site preparation, educational programs, and other silvicultural activities.  Oversees recreational activities on the state forest. Ensures adherence to data management and harvesting guidelines associated with forest certification standards.  
• Prepares long range and annual multiple-use management plans, preliminary budget estimates, monthly budget analyses, and reports. Maintain written and/or electronic records of work performed in compliance with forest certification documents and other agency policies and procedures.
•  Performs and supervises staff responsible for performing forest management and administrative activities.  Ensures the Employee Performance Management System (EPMS) is used as a continuous communication tool and planning stages and evaluations are completed within the agency time frames. 
• Responsible for patrolling the forest to prevent violations of timber and pine straw theft, illegal drug activity, littering, vandalism, illegal hunting, arson and other illegal activities governed by criminal statutes and/or regulated by the SC Forestry Commission (SCFC).  Responds to incident calls for forest and private lands involving forestry-related law violations.  Assists other SCFC law enforcement officers with special enforcement activities.
• Performs other duties in support of the agency's mission.  

• A bachelor’s, master's, or doctorate degree in forestry from a program accredited by the Society of American Foresters or a bachelor’s,  master's, or doctorate degree in forestry or related natural resources field that meets the Society of American Foresters’ Certified Forester educational requirements and three (3) years of forestry experience. 
• Required to become SC Registered Forester within 6 months of hire.
• Must be a resident of South Carolina and live within a radius of 30 miles of assigned work center. 
• Must pass the initial physical fitness test of walking two (2) miles in 30 minutes carrying a 25 lb pack or meet the agency's physical fitness program requirements. 
• Must obtain firefighter registration with the Office of State Fire Marshal.
• Criminal background check and drug test are required.
• Must possess a valid SC Driver’s license (Class D).
• Ability to obtain a Class I law enforcement certification within one year of employment.

• Must be a resident of South Carolina and live within a radius of 30 miles of assigned work center. 
• Must be able to lift, walk, squat, climb, and carry objects up to 50 lbs.
•  Ability to work both indoors and outdoors in changing environmental conditions. 
• Work schedule is Monday-Friday, 8:00 am to 4:00 pm. May require weekend work from time to time. Overnight travel required to include extensive periods of time (up to 16 days) on large fire incidents in/out of state. 
• Knowledge of the SC Forestry Commission regulations, policies and procedures is preferred. Considerable knowledge of forestry management techniques, practices, and technology (GIS).  Ability to interpret and apply rules and regulations; ability to effectively communicate in writing and verbally.  Ability to supervise other employees and adhere to schedules; ability to establish working relationships with employees, other agencies, and the general public.  Ability to react effectively in emergency or stressful situations; ability to carry out the functions of a commissioned law enforcement officer.  Basic computer skills required.
• Position requires the employee to be subject to random, post incident/accident, reasonable suspicion and rehabilitation monitoring and drug and alcohol testing consistent with SCFC Drug-Free Workplace Drug and Alcohol Testing. This position is designated as safety sensitive and essential.