Keeper of the Forest



Job Details

Keeper of the Forest
Employer

State of South Carolina

Salary

$24,635.00 - $45,578.00 Annually

Location

Lexington County, SC

Job Type

FTE - Full-Time

Agency

OHR Training Session 5

Division

Training Session 5 Admin

Opening Date

08/17/2007

Closing Date

Continuous

Normal Work Schedule:
Other
Class Code:
AH50
Position Number:
2345
Agency Specific Application Procedures:
contact HRM
FLSA Category
Non-exempt
Pay Band

Band 4

Job Responsibilities

Responds to forest fire calls. Investigates fires to determine cause and completes fire reports. Supervises and trains personnel in forest fire suppression and nursery activities. Participates in fire prevention activities by presenting programs at schools or community organizations. Assists foresters in providing landowner services, including volume computations, timber marking and other forest management programs. Assists in the preparation of forest management and fire plans. Supervises and plans seedling planting, pruning, cutting and silvacultural activities. Supervises game control, public hunting, disease control and research programs. Requisitions supplies, equipment and materials to carry out nursery functions. Supervises and assists in pesticide and herbicide applications. Conducts germination tests.

Minimum and Additional Requirements

A high school diploma and experience in forest fire control, forestry management or nursery operations. An associate degree in forestry may be substituted for the required work experience.

Benefits for State Employees


State Employees may be eligible for a variety of benefits associated with their employment. From a comprehensive health and dental insurance program, to generous annual and sick leave policies, to a solid and secure retirement system, the State of South Carolina offers a competitive benefits program for state employees. To learn more about the benefits of state employment, please explore the links below:

Healthcare Benefits

The State offers its employees a comprehensive health and dental program, along with a wide array of supplemental insurance programs. South Carolina has long been committed to providing its employees the best possible insurance benefits at the greatest possible value. We've maintained that commitment, too, even in the face of healthcare costs that continue to soar.

Retirement Benefits

In addition to our health and dental insurance programs, state employees are offered a generous pension program with options that can be tailored to meet employees' needs. South Carolina offers a traditional pension program, as well as the Optional Retirement Program in which employees have more control over their retirement investments. These programs are designed to help provide state employees secure retirement alternatives that will best meet their needs.

Workplace Benefits

In addition, state employees may be eligible for other benefits, such as holidays, annual leave, and sick leave. Check out the link above to see a summary of the other benefits that are available to state employees. You can even calculate the value an employee's benefits by visiting our on-line benefits calculator Microsoft Excel.

Note: The above benefits are available to most state employees, with the exception of those in temporary positions. Employees in temporary grant and time-limited positions may be eligible for all, some, or none of these benefits based on the benefits associated with each position. For these positions, please contact the hiring agency to determine what benefits may be available for the particular position.

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Must be a United States Citizen
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Must be a United States Citizen
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Employer
State of South Carolina

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