What are the responsibilities and job description for the Forestry Technician position at Copperhead Environmental Consulting Inc.?
Description
Seasonal Forestry Technician
Employment Status: Seasonal
FLSA Status: Hourly, Non-Exempt
Location: Shepherdsville, KY
# of Hires Needed: 1
Amount of Travel: Estimated between 80% - 100% during peak season
About the Opportunity
Copperhead Environmental Consulting is expanding our team and actively seeking a Seasonal Forestry Technician to join our family of professional consultants. We are seeking a candidate who is looking to develop a long-term career in the environmental consulting industry and is open to diversification across the company.
This position will be reevaluated at the end of the season and could be promoted to a regular, full-time position.
Responsibilities
- Implement specific forest management actions to fulfill project objectives such as:
- Mechanical and chemical timber stand improvement (TSI)
- Herbicide applications
- Tree planting
- Forest Inventory
- Direct field operations in the absence of the Lead Forester.
- Operate forestry equipment such as chainsaws, off-road vehicles, and large-capacity herbicide sprayers safely and effectively.
- Coordinate with Lead Forester and clients as needed.
- Maintain field equipment and vehicles.
- Implement pollinator/wildlife habitat project implementation.
Working Conditions/Physical Effort
The Forester position will require working in variable weather conditions on rough, rocky, uneven terrain at remote locations under physically demanding circumstances. Work locations will vary throughout the region including various locations including, but not limited to, Kentucky and Indiana. This position may also require:
- Considerable physical exertion including the ability to lift and carry objects up to 40 pounds
- Long hours in an isolated setting
- The ability to work varying and flexible work schedules, i.e., potentially through weekends.
Equal Opportunity Employment
Copperhead Environmental Consulting is an equal employment opportunity employer and seeks diversity in its workforce. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, genetic information, ethnic or national origin, marital status, or other statuses protected by law.
Candidates must be able to pass a background check and drug test, as applicable for the role.
COVID-19 Vaccination
Employees will be expected to comply with Copperhead's COVID-19 vaccination requirement unless reasonable accommodations are needed under applicable law.
Requirements
Required Qualifications:
- Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree (or working towards degree) in forestry, wildlife management, or related science is preferred. Previous related work experience may be substituted for education.
- Experience working with or knowledge of natural systems.
- Knowledge of forest and wildlife management techniques preferred
- Ability to identify trees and plants by species is required
- Excellent attention to detail.
- Must be team oriented.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Ability to operate trucks, UTVs in an off-road environment.
- Must possess, or have the ability to obtain, a Kentucky Pesticide Applicators License.
- Ability to work in rugged terrain long distances from vehicles.
- Must hold a valid driver’s license.
Salary : $32,800 - $41,600