Department of Forestry by Liam Debevec

What is the Department of Forestry?

1001873 — 2023-10-19 18:17:32 UTC

The Department of Forestry's mission is to protect and develop healthy, sustainable forest resources for Virginians. My favorite value of theirs is exceeding customer expectations by delivering
quality products and services in a response, professional manner. I like this because it shows they take joy in doing reliable and quality work. My favorite goal of theirs is supporting a strong forest economy by ensuring a productive
and sustainable resource, and promoting diverse markets for Virginia’s forest products. I like the idea of creating resources that can continually be harvested.

DOF Job Opportunity: Park Manager

1001873 — 2023-10-19 18:33:14 UTC

Protects outdoor parks for people to visit them.
A park manager needs:

A degree from an accredited 4-year college or university with emphasis in business administration, food service management, hotel/motel management, public administration, or related field.
Working knowledge of facilities/grounds maintenance techniques.
Considerable experience and/or education/training in one or more of the following areas: budget management, procurement procedures, park/recreational operations, and public safety.
Current ServSafe certification.
Knowledge and experience with personnel management/supervision and staff training.
Experience developing and presenting programs to the public.
Knowledge of revenue collection/reporting/accounting and budget tracking.
Demonstrated experience tracking and maintaining inventory/supplies.
Ability to communicate orally to provide customer service to external and internal stakeholders, and in writing to complete business correspondence, reports, and other similar documents.
Previous experience coordinating special events, programs, and working with volunteers.

Starting salary:
50,000$ - 70,000$

DOF Job Opportunity: Area Forester-Tidewater District

1001873 — 2023-10-19 18:43:09 UTC

Assisting forest landowners with management of their forestland through technical assistance and forest management plans.
Evaluating forestland and harvested sites to provide scientific forest management and regeneration guidance

Requirements:
1. Demonstrated knowledge of tree species identification, silvics of Virginia native tree species, forest soils, forest measurements/biometrics.
2. Knowledge and/or training on establishing riparian buffers and planting trees.
3. Experience or training in identifying forest health issues and implementing integrated pest management strategies, training or experience with pesticide use on forest land.
4. Demonstrated ability to develop scientific forest management plans
5. Ability to use standard forester's tools including increment borer, diameter tape, prism, & clinometer to cruise stands of timber.
6. Knowledge of or training related to forest harvesting systems and Virginia’s Silvicultural Best Management Practices for Water Quality.

Starting Salary:
41,000

Sawyers and Arborists

1001873 — 2023-10-19 18:49:42 UTC

A sawyer is a person who processes lumber using saws. The trees can be hazardous to people passing by and need to be removed.

An arborist is someone who takes care of the trees and makes sure they are healthy. They will prune, plant, trim, and remove trees.

2 questions

1001873 — 2023-10-19 18:54:31 UTC

1. What part of your job gives you satisfaction?

2. Do you enjoy the physically demanding aspects of your job?

Reflection

1001873 — 2023-10-25 18:05:04 UTC

The department of Forestry manages forests. They make sure trees are healthy and keep track of the inventory. They also track and combat invasive species.
The job I found most interesting was being a forester. I liked the idea of keeping invasive species in check and tracking them, it is almost like a battle. It also seems nice to do something different every week.
It interested me that Robert can bring his sawmill wherever he needs to. Looks seems fun to cut logs in an alley one day and a forest the next. It also makes thing more convenient for customers, which could improve business.