Forestry Branch Assistant Chief

Job title:

Forestry Branch Assistant Chief

Company

State of Louisiana

Job description

Supplemental InformationJob #FOR-50738-4.8.24-CHThe Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry is an Equal Opportunity Employer and State as a Model Employer (SAME) to promote diversity and inclusion in the workplace.This position (#50738) is located in the Office of Forestry.This position is domiciled in East Baton Rouge ParishThis is a promotional opportunity limited to classified employees of the Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry serving with permanent status.Although this position is domiciled in East Baton Rouge Parish, the employee may be required to report to another parish as part of their work assignment.No Civil Service test score is required in order to be considered for this vacancy.To apply for this vacancy, click on the “Apply” link above and complete an electronic application, which can be used for this vacancy as well as future job opportunities.Applicants are responsible for checking the status of their application to determine where they are in the recruitment process. Further status message information is located under the Information section of the Current Job Opportunities page.Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing the work experience sections of the application.This agency participates in the E-Verify system for verification of citizenship and employment authorization.All candidates for hire must undergo drug screening.For further information about this vacancy contact:
Cody Hulbert
Louisiana Department of Agriculture & Forestry
5825 Florida Blvd., Suite 1001
Baton Rouge, LA 70806The Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry strictly prohibits workplace harassment and discrimination on the on the basis of race, color, gender, sex, pregnancy, age, disability, religion, national origin, military service, sickle cell trait, protected genetic information or other non-merit factor. LDAF also strictly prohibits employment decisions based upon or influenced by such factors.QualificationsMINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:1. Fire Control Branch or Forestry Management Branch Option:A baccalaureate degree in forestry; forest management; OR Natural Resource Ecology and Management with a stated concentration in Forest Resource Management, Forest Enterprise, or Wildlife Habitat Conservation and Management followed by four years of professional level forestry experience.2. Reforestation Branch Option:A baccalaureate degree in horticulture; botany; forestry; agriculture; agronomy; genetics; OR Natural Resource Ecology and Management with a stated concentration in Forest Resource Management, Forest Enterprise, or Wildlife Habitat Conservation and Management followed by four years of professional level forestry or horticultural experience.3. Information and Education Branch Option:A baccalaureate degree in forestry; forest management; OR Natural Resource Ecology and Management with a stated concentration in Forest Resource Management, Forest Enterprise, or Wildlife Habitat Conservation and Management followed by four years of professional level forestry experience.SUBSTITUTION FOR OPTION 3 ONLY:Professional level teaching experience will substitute for a maximum of two years of the required experience on the basis of one academic year for one year of forestry experience.SUBSTITUTIONS FOR ALL OPTIONS:Graduate training which includes six semester hours in forestry, forest management, horticulture, botany, agriculture, agronomy, genetics, or forestry-related Renewable Natural Resources coursework will substitute for a maximum of one year of the required experience on the basis of thirty semester hours for one year of experience.A master’s degree in forestry, forest management, horticulture, botany, agriculture, agronomy, genetics, or Renewable Natural Resources with a stated area of concentration in Forest Products or Forestry and Forest Resources will substitute for one year of the required experience.NOTE:Graduate training will substitute for a maximum of one year of the required experience.NOTE: Any college hours or degree must be from an accredited college or university.Job ConceptsFunction of Work:
To perform specialized duties and serve as assistant to a Branch Chief in the management of a major division or branch of the Office of Forestry which plans, develops, and implements a group of statewide programs.ORTo serve as chief administrator of a large forestry program at a levee board or other state agency outside the Department of Agriculture.Level of Work:
Program Manager.Supervision Received:
Broad direction from a Forestry Branch Chief or other administrative official of the organization served.Supervision Exercised:
May exercise functional or regulatory supervision over employees of the organization served.Location of Work:
Predominantly used by the Department of Agriculture and Forestry. May also be used by Levee Districts and other agencies with large forestry programs.Job Distinctions:
Differs from Forestry Program Director by the responsibility of managing and implementing multiple statewide programs.Differs from Forestry Branch Chief by the absence of responsibility for the administrative management of statewide programs.Examples of WorkThe incumbent of this position shall direct the protection branch of the Louisiana Office of Forestry as well as supervise Forestry Program Director(s) of the respective programs(s) assigned. The protection branch is responsible for wildlife detection and suppression, firefighter training and the Federal Excess Property program. Incumbent coordinates with the Associate State forester on US Forest Service (USFS) grants within the program areas of responsibility. The incumbent serves on the emergency response team during natural disasters. Program oversight includes but is not limited to the Volunteer Fire Assistance Program, Federal Excess Property Program, Federal Wildfire Mitigation Grant, Federal Wildfire Protection Grant, Firefighter Training, Certified Prescribed Burner Program, Southern and South-Central Fire Compact Programs, and State Emergency Support – Firefighting (ESF4). Supervision for this position is received from an unclassified Associate State Forester. This Position is eligible for the Hazardous Duty Services Retirement Plan.60% – Program Administration Directs the operations of the programmatic areas assigned. Develops long and short-range plans and objectives of the programmatic areas assigned and ensures that goals and objectives are met by directors and field personnel. Provides oversight and guidance to the auxiliary programs related to the Office of Forestry programs which include but is not limited to the Southern Area Coordination Center compact agreements, Federal Stafford Act agreements, FAA compliance requirements, and non-governmental organizations (NGO) landowner assistance programs. Develops the budget for the program areas assigned and provides oversight for efficient utilization of resources. Compiles and submits reports to the Louisiana State Legislature. Maintains a list of Forestry substations, radio repeaters, and tower sites throughout the state. Manages state, regional, and national wildfire fighting agreements.30% – Grant Administration Completes and/or coordinates all requirements associated with the USFS State and Private Consolidated grant program. This involves preparing and submitting the narrative and application for three major grants from the USFS. Includes creating and tracking budget categories in each area. Completes summary, end of year reports, and audit preparation for each. These grants provide approximately $5 million dollars of funding. Serves on regional committees to review and select projects for regional grant consideration. Coordinates with the Associate State Forester on US Forest Service (USFS) grants in the program areas. This responsibility includes creation and submission of grant applications, tracking, and final reporting.5% – Administrative Performs administrative responsibilities which include, but are not limited to: Mandatory training courses, performance evaluations and planning sessions, certification of timesheets and leave entries.5% – Emergency Response The incumbent serves on the emergency response team during natural disasters. Represents LDAF at GOHSEP during disasters. Perform other duties as needed to ensure effective and efficient operations within the Office of Forestry.Functional Requirements:Moderate light lifting, 30 pounds with occasional lifting of up to 50 poundsReaching above shouldersWalking and standing (8 hours)Climbing stairs and occasionally laddersEnvironmental Factors:Working indoors and outdoorsWalking on irregular ground for long distancesLouisiana State Government represents a wide variety of career options and offers an outstanding opportunity to make a difference through public service. With an array of career opportunities in every major metropolitan center and in many rural areas, state employment provides an outstanding option to begin or continue your career.As a state employee, you will earn competitive pay, choose from a variety of benefits, and have access to a great professional development program:Insurance Coverage More information can be found atParental Leave – Up to six weeks paid parental leave
More information can be found atHolidays and Leave – State employees receive the following paid holidays each year:

• New Year’s Day
• Martin Luther King, Jr. Day,
• Mardi Gras,
• Good Friday,
• Memorial Day,
• Independence Day,
• Labor Day,
• Veteran’s Day,
• Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day.

Additional holidays may be proclaimed by the GovernorState employees earn sick and annual leave which can be accumulated and saved for future use. Your accrual rate increases as your years of service increase.Retirement – State of Louisiana employees are eligible to participate in various retirement systems (based on the type of appointment and agency for which an employee works). These retirement systems provide retirement allowances and other benefits for state officers and employees and their beneficiaries. State retirement systems may include (but are not limited to):

• Louisiana State Employees Retirement System (

). LASERS has provided this to give you more detailed information about their system * Teacher’s Retirement System of Louisiana (
), * Louisiana School Employees Retirement System (
), among others

Expected salary

$5105 – 9190 per month

Location

Baton Rouge, LA

Job date

Wed, 10 Apr 2024 01:11:31 GMT

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