Deliver forestry incentive programs to eligible landowners and loggers offered by the Watershed Agricultural Council’s Forestry Program in the Catskill/Delaware watershed of the New York City water supply system.

Education and Experience Requirements:

• Minimum B.S. in forestry, silviculture, ecology or related natural resources field;
• Excellent personal, written, and oral communication skills;
• Knowledge of and experience with forest management practices (specialized watershed forest management skills a plus);
• Preference will be given to candidates with two years of experience in forestry;
• Knowledge of and experience with Geographic Information Systems and Geographic Positioning Systems

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Oversee Watershed Forestry Program activities established to provide forestry planning services, and technical assistance to landowners, foresters and loggers within the Catskill/Delaware watersheds;
• Work with landowners and watershed qualified foresters to implement forest management plans with a special focus on riparian areas;
• Oversee the application of forestry Best Management Practices (BMPs) and evaluate their applicability to watershed pollution control objectives; provide technical assistance to loggers, foresters and landowners in the layout, design and implementation of forest access systems; 
• Provide post implementation review of practices funded by the Forestry Program, conduct field inspections and review forest management plans to ensure standards are met prior to payment.
• Manage budgets, subcontracts and procurement relating to forestry BMP programs, forest management planning program and watershed logger training activities.
• Work with staff of the Watershed Agricultural Council, New York State Department of Environmental Conservation, Society of American Foresters, SUNY-College of Environmental Science and Forestry, USDA Forest Service, New York City Department of Environmental Protection, and regional not-for-profit agencies to develop workshops, public and group field education programs, and outreach activities;

Reporting Responsibilities:

• Reports to the Forestry Program Manager

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