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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, Plantation Assessment (Level 6)
Job Purpose
Under the direct supervision of the Director, Forest Resource Assessment the incumbent is responsible for planning, implementing and monitoring forest plantation assessments and drafting logging plans for scheduled harvestable plantations. The incumbent regularly updates the forest plantation database and ensures that standing volume and or scaling related activities are properly authorized and are following the Agency’s standard operating procedures. The incumbent will also assist with the assessment and extraction approaches of non-timber forest products.
Key Responsibility Areas
Technical Responsibilities
Plan and direct plantation assessments in Forest Estates island wide
Direct inventory surveys to determine stock and growth projections using growth and yield forecasting.
Build and maintain plantation forest database with costings which subsequently feed up into the Agency asset register.
Draft logging or extraction plans and schedules to assure sustainable harvesting of timber and non-timber forest products to meet Agency’s annual revenue targets;
Conducts investigation of Forest Estates to identify ecological information/data (tree species; environmental conditions such as soil type, climate and rainfall and length of time required etc.) that assists in the development of forest restoration plans post harvesting;
Implement and monitor forest plantation assessments and extraction methods based on site specificity.
Collect, collate and or check plantation volumetric data whilst administering a structured approach in verifying the reliability of the generated data;
Determines most suited method/s of cutting and removing timber with minimum waste and environmental damage;
Research timber extraction techniques which may affect yields and growth models of different species;
Analyse forest plantation conditions to determine any anomalies related to species variation.
Identify and map plantation estates based on a number of ecological, economic and growth performance parameters.
Assists in the development and administration of a standard lumber / board foot measurement techniques for use;
Participate in environmental studies and prepare environmental reports for forest plantations;
Provides technical support in volume assessment and extraction techniques of timber and non-timber products to external clients and stakeholders
Assists with the conducting of forest resource inventory and valuation in Forest Estates as requested.
Generate data from annual and other technical reports on forest resource assets;
Draft forest plantation assessment reports with the relevant data to support extraction of timber and non- timber forest products.
Retrieve, collate and process forest data for purposes of logging plans, plantation assessment reports and /or project development;
Represents the Agency at Technical fora related to germane to plantation and natural resource management;
Generate and utilise current inventory/assessment data for the Agency’s national and international reporting obligations.
Participate in the Agency’s public education and awareness programmes;
Any other related duties that may be assigned from time to time.
Human Resource Responsibilities
Develops, implements, and monitors approved Section/Unit plans.
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 through effective planning, delegation, communication, training, mentoring and coaching;
Establishes and maintains a system that fosters a culture of teamwork, employee empowerment and commitment to the Section’s and Agency’s goals;
Develop and maintain clear communication channels. While empowering staff though capacity building through a hands-on approach.
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 high awareness of species identification & classification;
Good analytical skills;
Sound forest/natural resource sampling and assessment skills
Behavioural
Display initiative, flexibility, creativity and ingenuity while maintaining integrity.
Possess the ability to utilise limited resources in order to achieve outputs amidst competing demands.
Ability to prioritise amongst conflicting demands and make rational science based decisions.
Good time management and prioritisation skills
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
Minimum 2 years related field experience in aforementioned areas
OR
Associate Degree/Diploma in Forestry/Environmental studies, Agriculture or related area;
Minimum of 4 years related field experience
Plus
Expert knowledge of Forest Assessment techniques
Advanced training in Forest Mensuration and other volumetric techniques
Possess certificate(s) in short training courses relating to Forestry and or Natural Resource Management and or Assessment
Special Conditions Associated with the Job
Expected to travel island wide;
May be expected to work on weekends, public holidays and nights;
Expected to work outdoors under climatic and physically challenging conditions.
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