Washburn County Forestry
Position Description
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Department: Forestry
Forestry Grant Seasonal Employee Pay : $11.00 - $13.00
January 19, 2013
Reports to: Forest Admin.
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Purpose of Position
The purpose of this position is to act under the direction of the Forest Administrator and in conjunction with WDNR
to perform timber sale establishment, forestry inventory, reconnaissance updates and related work as required. This
is a summer seasonal position limited to a maximum of 600 hours.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
The following duties are normal for this position. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive.
Other duties may be assigned or required.
1) Establish timber sale boundaries under the direction of a project manager.
2) Mark hardwood, oak, and pine stands for harvest.
3) Assist with timber sale cruising.
4) Collect forest reconnaissance data for northern hardwood and red oak stands under the direction of a
project manager.
5) Collect additional information on crop tree densities, ground vegetation, understory competition densities
and other variables.
6) Assist with updating G.I.S. data.
7) Assist with Washburn County Forest silviculture and other forestry operations as directed by the Forest
Administrator.
Minimum Training and Experience Required to Perform Essential Job Functions
Graduate from high school followed by secondary education and/or experience in Forestry, Resource Management,
Geographic Information Systems, or a related field providing essential knowledge, skills, and abilities. A Bachelor
degree or current enrollment in a B.S. Forestry program is preferred.
Essential knowledge, skills and abilities
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Knowledge of and ability to identify tree species native to northern Wisconsin.
Ability to interpret maps and aerial photography.
Ability to navigate using a compass and/or GPS
Knowledge of silvicultural methods and practices used the management native forest types.
Ability to effectively use Microsoft Word, and Excel; and experience with GIS software.
Ability to work with the general public; work under adverse weather conditions; knowledge of basic record
keeping; ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions and to carry out projects and
assignments with limited supervision; knowledge of general computer maintenance; skill in use and care of
computer equipment used; physical condition necessary to perform the duties of the position.
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully
perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with
disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, feel or
operate objects, tools, or controls and reach with hands and arms. The employee frequently is required to stand and
talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to walk; sit; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
The tasks of this position involve the ability to exert light physical effort in sedentary to light work, but which may
involve some lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling of objects and materials of light weight (25 pounds). Tasks
may involve extended periods of time at a keyboard or workstation.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision,
depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
Special Requirements
Valid Drivers License
Tools and Equipment Used
Compass, paint gun, prism, angle gauge, tree measuring devices, GPS unit, air photos, computers, pickup truck,
ATV, trailer, and other equipment as required.
Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while
performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with
disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be required to works in outside weather conditions. The
primary duties of this job will require indoor working conditions in an office environment.
Selection Guidelines
Formal application, rating of education and experience; oral interview and reference check; job related tests may be
required.
The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The
omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a
logical assignment to the position.
The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is
subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.
Approval: ______________________________
Mike Peterson – Washburn County Forest Administrator
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