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Protecting Our Forests; Sustaining Lives
The Forestry Department is an Executive Agency mandated to effectively manage the country’s forest resources while serving the interests of our various publics. Suitably qualified and experienced candidates are being invited to apply for the following position:
Forester, Biophysical Inventory (Level 6)
Job Purpose
Under the direct supervision of the Director, Forest Resource Assessment, the incumbent is responsible for planning, implementing and monitoring forest resource inventories and other resource assessments on forest estates. The incumbent will regularly update the Forest Inventory Database and ensures the accuracy and integrity of the data are maintained and remain in useable formats, readily accessible. The incumbent will also assist with the development and implementation of approaches to assess non-timber forest products and assessment and extraction approaches of non-timber forest products.
Key Responsibility Areas
Technical Responsibilities
Supervises preliminary surveys/reconnaissance investigations to determine or ascertain the scope of assessment, the estimated length of time, resources required including accommodation and the necessary sampling method
Collects or collates preliminary data (rainfall patterns, socio-economic data, forest violations, and squatting information) on forest estate for which inventory/assessment will be done
Assists in the development of inventory design and approach for approval by the Senior Director, Forest Resource Information Management (FRIM)
Directs inventory surveys based on the approved design as outlined in the approved manual/standard operating procedure or according to other acceptable standards
Collects and cross-checks forest inventory and mensuration data, including archival data
Retrieves, collates and processes forest inventory data for purposes of preparing the forest management plans and for project development
Researches effective, cost-efficient tools and techniques to help assess and monitor forest resources
Works with contracted personnel to include soil and carbon assessments
Assists in the creation of the necessary tools to improve the quality of data collected
Analyses forest conditions to determine any anomalies related to forest composition and structure including species distribution and or variation
Participates in environmental studies and prepares technical reports on Forest Estates
Assists in planning and implementing projects and other activates leading to sustainable forest management inclusive of a National Forest Inventory Programme for the island
Assists with the conducting of assessment in private forest estates
Manages the Forest Inventory Application used to analyse and code forest inventory data
Represents the Agency at technical fora relating to natural resources and or forestry
Assists with the valuation of forest resources
Generates and utilised current inventory/assessment data for the Agency’s national and international reporting obligations
Assists with volume assessment of forest plantations as needed
Participates in the Agency’s public education and awareness programme
Any other duties that may be assigned from time to time
Human Resource Responsibilities
Monitors and evaluates the performance of direct reports, prepares performance appraisals and recommends and/or initiates corrective action where necessary to improve performance and/or attaining established personal and/or organizational goals
Provides guidance and supervision to direct reports, attain effective planning, delegation, communication, training, mentoring and coaching
Ensures the welfare and developmental needs of team members are addressed
Establishes and maintains a system that fosters a culture of teamwork, employee empowerment and, commitment to the Unit and Agency’s goals
Informs team members and demonstrates to them how tasks are performed
Liaises with the Human Resource Management & Development Branch on personnel matters regarding staff.
Required Competencies
The post-holder will be able to demonstrate:
Technical
Proficient in database programmes inclusive of Microsoft suite especially Excel
Competent in forest modelling and forest assessment techniques
Proficient in statistics
Possess a high awareness of species classification
Good analytical skills
Proficient in geospatial data collection techniques and analysis using the ESRI ArcGIS suite of products
Behavioural
Display initiative, flexibility, and ingenuity while maintaining integrity
Display tact and discretion when in contact with representatives of the various agencies and the general community
Possess the ability to utilize limited resources to achieve challenging output targets
Sound personal and professional integrity
Ability to prioritize amongst conflicting demands and make rational decisions based upon a sound understanding of the facts in limited time
Good team-building skills
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Good analytical and problem-solving skills
Excellent organisational skills
Strong interpersonal Skills
Minimum Required Education and Experience
Bachelor’s degree in Forestry/Environmental Management, Natural Resources Management, Agriculture or related area;
OR
Associate Degree/Diploma in Forestry/Environmental studies, Agriculture or related area;
Plus
Expert knowledge of Forest Resource Assessment
Advanced training in Forest Mensuration Techniques
Minimum of 4 years related experience
Possess certificate(s) in short training courses relating to Forest(ry) and or Natural Resource Management and or Assessment
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