Forest Technician - Forest Management

Key Responsibility Areas:

Supervisory Responsibilities 

• Provides inputs for the operational plans, budget, and the setting of priorities for the unit
• Design work plan ensuring that labourers/contractors are effectively utilized
• Supervises the work of casual labourers/contractors and ensures that duties are performed efficiently and effectively. 
• Prepares and submits to the Forester, progress reports in accordance with the agreed work plan. 

Technical/Professional Responsibilities 

• Participates in the establishment and maintenance of plantations on forest estates.
• Facilitates the establishment/maintenance of roads and trails within the forest.
• Liaises with the enforcement personnel in the implementation of remedial activities for the protection of the forest. 
• Processes private landowners for the Forest Private Planting Programme
• Provides technical guidance and support to the Private Tree Growers 
• Establishes and maintains a current register of Private Planters within the forest region.
• Liaises with nursery personnel and the Private Forestry Manager in the provision of seedlings/planting material to support the Private Planting Programme 
• Assists with monitoring the implementation of forestry programs to ensure they are in accordance with co-management agreements and MOUs. 
• Provides guidance to customers/clients in the use of forest resources to foster the protection of the forest environment. 
• Manages recreational sites and eco-tourism initiatives. 
• Provide technical guidance in the establishment of the urban forestry program and monitor the maintenance of urban forestry sites and arrangements of trees in other applications.
• Participates in the dissemination of technical information and documentation to client groups and stakeholders within the forest region.
• Participates in the implementation of public relations and public education activities within the forest region to sensitize and educate client groups and stakeholders on forestry operations and programs- 
• Any other related duties that may be assigned from time to time. 

Performance Standards:

• Clear directions and feedback given to direct reports. 
• Sound technical advice provided to tree growers on a timely basis. 
• Register of private Tree growers established and current. 
• Recreational sites established and maintained in accordance with agreed standards.
• Correspondence, reports in keeping with standards of the Citizens Charter
• Sound solutions to problems provided. 
• Successful collaborative projects with relevant agencies 
• Revenue generation realized in accordance with the Forest Plan 

Required Competencies:

The post-holder will be able to demonstrate: 

• Ability to exercise sound judgment. 
• Ability to prioritize amongst conflicting demands and make rational decisions based upon a sound understanding of the facts, in a limited time. 
• Good knowledge and understanding of corporate functions and their potential strategic contribution. 
• Good knowledge of information technology and the scope it offers for supporting management and operations. 
• Ability to manage limited resources to achieve challenging output targets.
• Sound personal and professional integrity. 
• Strong customer orientation skills 
• Good leadership skills 
• Strong interpersonal and analytical skills 
• Excellent oral and written communication skills 

Minimum Required Education and Experience

• Associate of Science Degree /Diploma in Forestry/Agriculture/Natural Sciences/Environmental Management or related area 
• Certificate, Supervisory Management 
• Minimum of 2 years field experience 

OR 

• Any other acceptable combination of academic qualification and related experience

We thank all persons who express an interest; however, only short-listed applicants will be contacted.