Forest Health Monitoring Program
Monthly Update
July 2014 - Supplement
Job
Opportunities
The Arkansas Forestry Commission is currently advertising the position of Forest
Health Specialist. The position is located in Little Rock, Arkansas and works under the
direction of the Supervisor for the Forest Management Division. Candidates must have
expertise and experience with Forest Health and Entomology and will be a statewide
expert in forest insects and diseases and forest health. Responsibilities include forest
health program management, Southern Pine Beetle Prevention Program management,
providing statewide forest insect and disease information, conducting trainings and
informational workshops for internal and external audiences, coordinating with other
agencies, partners and cooperators on insect, disease and forest health issues, and
responding to insect and disease inquiries from Commission foresters and staff. The
Forest Health Specialist fills a critical role in coordinating and participating in annual
insect surveys and will compile data and assist in preparing annual insect and disease
reports for the Commission and USFS. The Forest Health Specialist will be responsible
for the administration of local, state, and federal grants and the writing of project reports
for funding/participating agencies. The candidate must have the ability to be a “team
player” and assist in other programmatic areas when necessary. The position number is
22088799. Applications must be received by August 8, 2014. See the full position
announcement and application instructions on the Arkansas State Jobs website. The
Arkansas Forestry Commission is an equal opportunity/equal access/affirmative action
employer.
FOR MORE
FHM
INFORMATION
Visit the FHM homepage and the Forest Health Portal
or access both via the USDA Forest Service homepage