Top 15 Natural resources Jobs in South Dakota

Service Forester
South Dakota State Government —Pierre, SD
- $23.56 - $24.40 an hour
- Online Application
- Ability to walk for extended periods
- Bachelor of Science
- Research
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
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South Dakota State University – Natural Resource Management – Department Head and Professor
Brookings, SD
- $175,000 a year
- Online Application
- 5 years
- Driver's License
- Supervising experience
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
Preserve Manager - Hot Springs, SD
The Nature Conservancy —Hot Springs, SD
- $54,000 - $58,000 a year
- Overtime
- Background check
- Writing skills
- 3 years
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
Natural Resources Engineer I or II
South Dakota State Government —Pierre, SD
- $32.06 - $34.00 an hour
- Online Application
- Analysis skills
- US work authorization
- Military encouraged
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
Environmental Site Assessment (ESA) - Contractor
CRETELLIGENT —Sioux Falls, SD
- Contract
- 5 years
- Senior level
- Commercial
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LDAR Monitoring Technician
Trihydro Corporation —Sioux Falls, SD
- $20 - $23 an hour
- Full-time
- Background check
- 18 years or older
- Clean driving record
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
Weather Forecaster - Elsworth AFB (Contingent Upon Award)
B3H Corporation —Rapid City, SD
- Full-time
- 3 years
- Project management
- Senior level
Military Service - U.S. Navy, Oceanographer/Meteorologist
U.S. Navy —United States
- $103,000 - $173,000 a year
- Full-time
- Background check
- Bachelor's degree
- Senior level
- Loan repayment program
- Health insurance
Forestry Project Scout & Estimator
Miller Timber Services —United States
- $115,000 - $125,000 a year
- Full-time
- Clean driving record
- Microsoft Excel
- Computer literacy
- Health savings account
- Health insurance
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Service Forester

South Dakota State Government -
Pierre, SD

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Job Details

Full-time
$23.56 - $24.40 an hour
5 days ago

Benefits

Paid holidays
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Retirement plan

Qualifications

Driver's License
Driving
Certified Arborist
Data collection
Pesticide Applicator's License

Full Job Description

PLEASE ATTACH THE ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS LISTED AT THE BOTTOM OF THIS PAGE

Job ID: 36760
Agency: Department of Agriculture & Natural Resources - Resource Conservation and Forestry Division
Location: Pierre, SD
Salary: $23.56-$24.40 Hourly, depending on qualifications
Pay Grade: H
Closing Date: Open Until Filled

This position will be part of the division’s Urban and Community Forestry (UCF) team and will coordinate sub-awards grant programs with the UCF staff across the state.

As the Service Forester you will:

evaluate tree health and management issues in towns and communities;
provide technical advice to local communities, tree boards, private landowners/homeowners, conservation districts, other agencies, and organizations;
assist with special urban forestry field projects;
participate in meetings, and workshops concerning urban forestry;
assist with the community enhancement grants;
assist communities to conduct urban tree inventories;
coordinate and conduct tree care workshops;
respond to sick tree calls;
tree insect and disease management;
assist communities with establishing and/or maintaining a community forestry program;
prepare, review, and approve shelterbelt tree planting plans;
other duties as assigned.

Normal work hours will be 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. This is a full-time position. Day travel is frequent, and overnight trips will average about 2-3 nights per month. Some air travel may be required to attend meetings or trainings out-of-state. This position will involve outdoor work and the ability to walk for extended distances on rough terrain.

For more information on the Department of Agriculture & Natural Resources, please visit https://danr.sd.gov/ .

Licenses and Certifications:

International Society of Arboriculture (ISA) Certified Arborist once the individual has met the ISA certification requirements (Required to obtain and maintain).
Pesticide application certificate from the State of South Dakota (Required to obtain and maintain).
Valid driver's license (Required to have and maintain).

The Ideal Candidate Will Have:

A Bachelor of Science degree in Forestry, Urban Forestry or a related natural resources profession (may be substituted for education and experience if that experience has prepared you to successfully carry out the duties of this position as outlined)
A working knowledge of geographic information systems (ArcGIS) (Highly desirable).

Knowledge of:

urban and community forestry programs;
project design and management;
dendrology;
arboriculture;
biology;
biometrics and botany;
forest mensuration;
horticulture, hydrology, plant physiology, and silviculture;
federal and state forestry laws and regulations, and department policies and procedures;
identification of tree species and diseases, correct planting and pruning techniques, and care of trees;
tree biology, soil management, tree protection, tree risk management;
agroforestry - especially windbreaks and riparian buffers;
forest certification programs.

Skill to use a variety of forestry tools and equipment:

clinometers;
diameter tapes;
prisms;
increment borers;
Biltmore sticks;
measuring wheel;
compass
data recorders;
hypsometers;
global positioning systems to collect data.
As well as the skill to interpret data derived from the use of these tools.

Ability to:

work productively in a remote field location with limited supervision;
prioritize work to complete all assigned tasks correctly and on-time;
drive a 4-wheel drive truck in a variety of weather conditions;
conduct literature and technical reference searches;
conduct soil survey research;
use and interpret topographic maps;
use Microsoft Office Suite;
use digital graphic software, mapping programs, and GPS information uploading, downloading, and interpretation;
write professional and technical reports that can be understood by both professional and lay persons;
deal tactfully with others;
communicate effectively both orally and in writing;
work independently with minimal supervision, or with a group in a team setting;
establish and maintain working relationships with co-workers and the public;
keep records;
diagnose tree health problems and determine the appropriate action to address tree planting and tree care needs.

This position is eligible for Veterans’ Preference per ARSD 55:10:02:08.

The State of South Dakota does not sponsor work visas for new or existing employees. All persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and complete an Employment Eligibility Verification, Form I-9. The State of South Dakota as an employer will be using E-Verify to complete employment eligibility verification upon hire.

The State of South Dakota offers $0 premium employee health insurance option plus eleven paid holidays, generous vacation and sick leave accrual, dental, vision, and other insurance options, and retirement benefits. You can view our benefits information here . This position is a member of Class A retirement under SDRS.

Must apply online: https://gen-stateofsouthdako-trn.inforcloudsuite.com/hcm/xmlhttp/shorturl.do?key=4G2
You must apply online, emailed resumes or submissions will not be accepted.
South Dakota Bureau of Human Resources and Administration
Telephone: 605.773.3148 Email: [email protected]
http://bhr.sd.gov/workforus
"An Equal Opportunity Employer"

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