PAY GRADE: 422
CLASS TITLE:FORESTRY RESOURCE ADMINISTRATOR - SES
ALLOCATION FACTOR(S)
This is work directing the activities of a forestry section involving timber management and production, nursery and/or seed orchard production, forest products sales, and communications center operation of a Forestry Center. The employee(s) in the position(s) allocated to this class exercise(s) independent judgment in formulating or assisting in the formulation of policies and procedures which have significant impact in personnel administration and/or preparation and administration of budgets.
EXAMPLES OF WORK PERFORMED:
(Note: The examples of work as listed in this class specification are not necessarily descriptive of any one position in the class. The omission of specific statements does not preclude management from assigning specific duties not listed herein if such duties are a logical assignment to the position. Examples of work performed are not to be used for allocation purposes.)
- Directs the work of employees to ensure best use of time and resources.
- Directs employees in the forestry section responsible for timber management and production, forest products sales, and nursery and/or orchard production.
- Develops and administers operational budgets.
- Assists in development and enforcement of policies and procedures.
- Develops and assists in the formulation of both long and short-range operational plans.
- Assists supervisor in all areas of forestry work to ensure full protection and productivity in forest management, fire control, forest education, and administrative programs of a Forestry Center.
- Directs a communications center responsible for maintaining radio, telephone, and computer traffic for a Forestry Center.
- Determines value of forest resources and promotes forest resource sales.
- Assists with the development and implementation of accounting procedures used to monitor budget and forest resources.
- Determines and recommends the location of roads and drainage structures related to timber management and production.
- Responsible for the annual production, testing, distribution and sale of forestry seedlings for a state nursery.
- Responsible for maintenance of records on established orchards containing grafted trees, propagation and testing of family lines for superior growth, form, and disease resistance and related fertilization, insect control, mowing, pruning, soil sampling, mapping and rogueing necessary to promote maximum seed production and yields.
- Performs related work as required.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
(Note: The knowledge, skills and abilities (KSA's) identified in this class specification represent those needed to perform the duties of this class. Additional knowledge, skills and abilities may be applicable for individual positions in the employing agency.)
- Knowledge of fire and smoke management principles and techniques.
- Knowledge of forest management principles and techniques.
- Knowledge of forest conservation principles and practices.
- Knowledge of forest regulations and codes.
- Ability to supervise people.
- Ability to communicate effectively.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
- Ability to understand and apply applicable rules, regulations, policies and procedures.
- Ability to evaluate employee performance and develop training programs to improve work performance.
- Ability to plan, coordinate and evaluate a forestry operation.
- Ability to prioritize work loads.
- Ability to assess budgetary needs.
- Ability to analyze and interpret data relating to forestry management.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
EFFECTIVE:
7/1/2001
HISTORY:
07/25/1985