Forest Technician, Forest Management (Level 5) - Southwest Region

Summary

Under the general supervision of the Forester (Forest Management), the incumbent is responsible for implementing various programs and projects in the management and development of the forest within the forest region. 💰Basic Salary: $2,803,771 JMD per annum.

Responsibilities

• Supervisory:

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

• Technical/Professional:

  • • Participates in the establishment and maintenance of plantations on forest estates.
  • • Facilitates the establishment/maintenance of roads and trails within the forest.
  • • Liaises with 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 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.
  • • Provides technical guidance in the establishment of the urban forestry program and monitors 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.

Required Skills

• • 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

Qualifications

• • 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

Additional Information and Instructions

Applications along with résumés should be submitted no later than Friday, May 16, 2025 to: Senior Director, Human Resource Management & Development Forestry Department 173 Constant Spring Road Kingston 8 ✉️ Email: hrmd.fd@gmail.com 📜 N.B. Please include the job title in the subject line of your email. ⚠️ Please note: Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

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