Regional Forest Health Coordinator

Job Title

Regional Forest Health Coordinator

Agency

Texas A&M Forest Service

Department

Forest Health

Proposed Minimum Salary

$5,862.50 monthly

Job Location

Lufkin, Texas

Job Type

Staff

Job Description

Texas A&M Forest Service is seeking a highly motivated team member who has passion for geospatial web development. This individual will be part of an integrated team that works to deliver tools and information to support the agency mission of assuring the state's trees, forests and related natural resources are protected and sustained. ***This position is full-time and funded for three (3) years. Permanency is dependent on future funding.***

General Summary:  This position serves as regional coordinator for the Texas A&M Forest Service (TAMFS) Forest Health program, responsible for the administration and delivery of state and national Forest Health programs in Texas.  The position supports state and local Forest Health advocacy and working groups dedicated to improving rural and community forests in Texas, monitors and reports native and exotic insect populations and assists in the identification and management of invasive species.  The Regional Coordinator assists in recommending, designing and executing projects and programs that meet state and federal objectives for Forest Health and provides training and support to field staff to execute goals and objectives consistent with the Texas Forest Action Plan.  This position delivers the TAMFS Forest Health program to achieve agency objectives, develops and maintains strong relationships with internal and external partners, provides training in identification, management and prevention of known and emerging forest pest/threats and guides and assists TAMFS field staff in expanding the agency’s forest health capacity. 

Required qualifications:

• Master’s degree in Forestry or Entomology from an SAF accredited university or other closely related natural resource field.
• -Ability to multi-task, work effectively with minimal supervision and to work cooperatively with internal and external partners.
• -Must have or obtain a Texas Driver’s license within 30 days of employment and have a driving record that meets agency requirements.
• -Excellent oral, written and interpersonal communication skills.Sound judgment.Highly organized and detail oriented.Working knowledge of database operations and a proficiency in Microsoft Office applications such as Word, PowerPoint and Excel.
• -Must engage in professional societies (i.e. TFS or SAF), attend local and state meetings and provide logistical support as needed.

Preferred qualifications:

• PhD degree in forest entomology.
• Forest pathology experience.
• Have one or several of the following credentials: TDA Certified Pest Applicator’s license, ISA Certified Arborist, SAF Certified Forester, NWCG 130/190
• Experience working with ArcGIS suite of tools.
• Demonstrated problem solving and critical thinking skills.

Opportunities:

-Grow professionally by attending conferences and taking advantage of learning resources.

-Make meaningful contributions as an integral part of a cohesive team.

-Develop leadership skills and experience.

-Move up quickly with established career ladder for position and corresponding substantial pay increases.

-Work on a wide variety of projects, with the ability to provide input and/or lead on all phases of development.

-Help determine direction of agency's urban & community forestry program.

-Interact and collaborate with professionals across a broad array of forestry-related disciplines, including water resources, forest inventory analysis, forest health, forest management and wildland fire.

-Contribute to the sustainability of natural resources in Texas and beyond.

Work Conditions: This job may require exposure to harsh environmental conditions such as wind, sunlight, rain and temperature extremes. It may also require walking long distances, standing for extended periods, twisting, bending, reaching, kneeling lifting and carrying heavy objects. Job stress can be frequent when confronted with deadlines of various projects, frequent travel, long hours and adverse weather conditions.

Texas A&M Forest Service offers a competitive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life and long-term disability insurance, retirement benefits, paid-time off and health and lifestyle programs as