State Forest Director

•  Directs the planning, preparation, and completion of forest management activities to include forest product 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.
• Supervises staff responsible for performing forest management and administrative activities. Ensures the Employee Performance Management Systems (EPMS) is used as a continuous communication tool and planning stages and evaluations are completed within the agency time frames.
• Prepares long range and annual multiple-use management plans, preliminary budget estimates, monthly budget analyses, and reports.
• 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 administrative record keeping activities. Maintain written and/or electronic records of work performed in compliance with forest certification documents and other agency policies and procedures. 
• Performs other duties in support of the agency's mission.    

• Bachelor's degree in forestry from a college or university accredited by the Society of American Foresters and three (3) years of forestry experience. 
• Must be a SC Registered Foresters within six (6) months of employment. 
• 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 and alcohol 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. 

• Works a standard weekly schedule, 37.5 hours/5-day work week, 8am-4pm. Job 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. 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. 
• General supervision. Ability to make independent decisions which have considerable impact on the State Forest and the agency. Work with minimal guidance provided by the State Lands Coordinator or Forest Management Chief. 
• This position is designated as safety sensitive and essential. This 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.  

Salary : $74,688 - $94,608