The Kansas Forest Service is currently recruiting to fill a watershed forester position to be located at the State Office in Manhattan, or possibly a partner agency office in the Topeka, KS area.

Description: this position will work with the Rural Forestry Coordinator and the Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks, to promote riparian forest establishment and management in cooperation with the Watershed Restoration and Protection Strategy’s State Committee. The incumbent is to establish a close working relationships with other natural resource agencies and organizations; provide on-site forestry technical assistance to private landowners by preparing forest management and practice plans based on owner’s objectives; assist landowners in implementing forestry practices; and coordinate educational tours promoting riparian forest benefits.

Minimum Qualifications: Degree in forestry from a Society of American Foresters accredited college or university (BS or MS) preferably with course work and/or training in Forest Hydrology. Incumbent must have the ability to conduct a full service forestry program under limited supervision. The ability to work effectively with others, both individually and in a team setting; organize work priorities and carry them out; and communicate effectively both orally and in writing. A working knowledge of Microsoft Office and ESRI ArcView/ArcGIS are required; must be able to perform physical work outdoors in a variety of weather conditions.

Incumbent must have or the ability to obtain a valid Kansas drivers license upon employment. Background check is required.

Salary: $35,000 - $37,500. This is a full-time, 3 year term, position subject to availability of grant funds.

Application procedures: Qualified applicants must submit (1) letter of application; (2) current resume: (3) academic transcripts; and (4) name, address and phone number of three professional references to: Bob Atchison, Rural Forestry Coordinator, Kansas Forest Service, 2610 Claflin Road, Manhattan, KS 66502. Screening of applications begins January 5, 2010 and continues until the position is filled. Interested candidates may call (785) 532-3300 for more information or view the Kansas Forest Service web site at www.kansasforests.org

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