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Forestry Technician (Timber Sale Admin)

The position serves as a Forestry Technician administering timber sale contracts.

Responsibilities include:
  • Reviews the contract and related pre-sale data such as preliminary logging plan, environment assessment report, appraisal, etc.
  • Determines that all prerequisites to contract work are taken care of such as, advance deposits, road construction and timber cutting coordination, improvement locations, scaling arrangements, and environmental protection measures.
  • Reviews plans and schedules with purchasers to assure common understanding of conditions and responsibilities.
  • Develops a schedule and plan for continuing field inspection and control of purchaser's operations such as falling, skidding and yarding, loading, and hauling.
  • Determines whether utilization, slash disposal, and erosion control are adequate. Documents all findings for the sale record.
  • Takes appropriate action to correct deficiencies, and assesses penalties when needed.
  • Ensures that stream courses and other land features are protected.
  • Advises purchaser's field representative of adequacy or inadequacy of operations and achieves compliance with contract terms, including safety and employment requirements.
  • Coordinates sale administration duties with other unit timber and related activities. Keeps supervisor informed of major problems.
  • Ensures that all contractual obligations are met before making final inspection and recommending sale closure.
  • Performs other timber related duties as required, e.g., marking, cruising, sale layout, etc