Forest Technician (Research)

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AREAS:

Administrative Responsibilities  

• Provides inputs for the operational plans, budget, and the setting of priorities for the Branch;
• Develops individual work plans that are aligned with organisational goals and objectives;
• Prepares and submits preliminary progress reports in accordance with the agreed work plan; 
• Assists in the implementation of approved external requests; 
• Participates in inter-divisional related activities to achieve the Agency’s objectives; Technical Responsibilities: 
• Participates in Public awareness and public education activities; 
• Schedules collection of data from the experimental plots; 
• Assess seedlings and present documented intervention to prevent and/or mitigate plant pests and diseases; 
• Conducts data entry, verification, and analysis using relevant research tools and methodologies;  
• Layouts and monitors experimental plots; 
• Determines methodology to assess mangroves and swamp forests; 
• Any other duties that may be assigned from time to time; 

PERFORMANCE STANDARDS

• Individual performance plan completed and submitted within the agreed timeframe and in keeping with established standards;  
• Preliminary progress reports prepared and submitted using established reporting standards;
• Adequately participates in public awareness activities as scheduled;  
• Experimental plots are closely monitored, and data is analyzed accurately;
• Seedlings assessed and documented intervention presented with accurate recommendations to maintain plant health;  
• Data entry, verification, and analysis conducted in a timely manner and in keeping with established procedures;  

REQUIRED COMPETENCIES

Technical  

• Experience with ground navigational skills by compasses, maps, and/or the use of hand-held GPS equipment; 
• Knowledge of field assessment, sampling and monitoring, and evaluation methodologies (i.e., both quantitative and qualitative data collection, processing, and analysis) Ability to interpret spreadsheets and statistical data; 
• Experience in evaluation, monitoring, and result-based management; 
• Strong research and analytical skills; 
• Ability to use office productivity tools efficiently and effectively (Excel, Word, etc.). Behavioural  
• Ability to work under pressure to meet specific deadlines; 
• Ability to build partnerships in achieving operational goals; 
• Strong customer orientation skills; 
• Effective oral and written communication skills; 
• Ability to establish and maintain strong relationships; 
• Ability to be flexible and adaptable; 
• Sound ethics and integrity;  
• Effective interpersonal skills; 

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• Associate Degree in Forestry, Agriculture, Natural Science, Environmental Management, or related area 
• Two (2) years research experience in a related field 

OR 

• Any other acceptable combination of qualifications and experience 

SPECIAL CONDITIONS ASSOCIATED WITH THE JOB:

• Expected to travel island wide;  
• May be expected to work on weekends, public holidays, and nights; 
• Expected to work outdoors under climatic and physically challenging conditions;
• Physical fitness to hike moderate to long distances off the beaten track in order to conduct the required field assessment and data collection.  

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