Job Description

General Purpose
Mission Statement: BED's mission is to serve the energy needs of our customers in a safe, reliable, affordable, sustainable, and socially responsible manner. BED's four key values are: Safety, Reliability, Community and Innovation. BED's vision is to make Burlington a Net Zero Energy city by eliminating fossil fuel usage across the electric, thermal, and ground transportation sectors by strategically electrifying, managing demand, realizing efficiency gains, and expanding local renewable generation while increasing system resilience. Monitors wood fuel harvesting activities for regulatory and contractual compliance.
Union Affiliation: Non-Union
Pay Grade NS3: $61,665.14 - $101,090.91 Annually
Remote Tier 1: Zero (0) days remote/week
Essential Job Functions

• Assists in the surveying and evaluation of forest sites to determine harvestable wood volumes, suitability for chip harvesting, development of timber harvest plans and silvicultural prescriptions, and notification of state agencies as necessary.
• Act as the point of contact for communication of harvesting policy requirements and other regulatory impacts to suppliers, landowners, and natural resource consultants as they pertain to individual projects.
• Develops detailed harvest plans in compliance with BED's harvesting policy and other requirements mandated by the Certificate of Public Good under which the McNeil Station operates.
• Stewards harvest plans through the chip harvest approval process which may include completing site visits with State biologists, natural resource professionals, and other interested parties to discuss mitigating measures to obtain chip harvest approval.
• Monitors harvesting activities for compliance with approved chip harvest plans, state regulations and BED's harvesting policy.
• Performs data processing activities pertaining to payment for delivered wood fuel, wood delivery and transfer volumes, wood inventory, and contractor performance.
• Negotiates short-term wood procurement agreements under the direction of the Chief Forester.
• Advises harvesters and private landowners on forest management activities.
• Locates and develops sources of wood fuel under the direction of the Chief Forester.
• Performs job responsibilities independently, reporting periodically to the Chief Forester.

Non-Essential Job Functions:

• Conducts natural resource-related public relations activities as necessary.
• Perform other duties as required.

Qualifications/Basic Job Requirements

• Ability to actively support City diversity, equity, and cultural competency efforts within stated job responsibilities and work effectively across diverse cultures and constituencies.
• Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion as evidenced by ongoing trainings and professional development.
• Must possess a Bachelor of Science degree in Forestry or other closely related field..
• Must possess, or have the ability to obtain within one year, a Vermont Professional Forester License.
• Four years of experience in biomass harvesting, wood procurement or forest management.
• Demonstrated experience in the layout and supervision of timber harvesting operations is required.
• Knowledge of forestry operations and natural resource management including the management of wildlife habitats, RTE's, and wetlands.
• Understanding of VT state forestry rules and regulations including the Use Value Appraisal Program, AMP's, Heavy Cut Law, Shoreland Protection, and VT Wetland Rules is desirable.
• Familiarity with NY state forestry rules and regulations is desirable.
• Understanding of northeastern silviculture and the management practices commonly employed in the region is desirable.
• Familiarity with practices used in forest management with proven skills in the use of equipment and procedures commonly applied in forestry planning.
• Ability to read, comprehend and evaluate the implementation of forest management plans prepared by other natural resource professionals and provide critical feedback as it relates to adherence to BED's harvesting policy and approved chip harvest plans.
• Familiarity with the use of GIS software, including the creation of project maps and use of mobile applications is preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience with computer applications including Microsoft Office suite and forest inventory software is required.
• The ability to work independently in the field, hike long distances in rough terrain and in inclement weather and find one's way in the woods is essential.
• A valid driver's license is required.

Additional Information
Promoting a culture that reveres diversity and equity.
The City of Burlington is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and we are strongly committed to creating a dynamic and equitable work-force that mirrors the population and world that we serve. We do not discriminate on the basis of political or religious affiliation, race, color, national origin, place of birth, ancestry, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, crime victim status, veteran status, disability, HIV positive status, or genetic information in employment or the provision of services.
In addition to being an equal opportunity employer we actively encourage applicants who can contribute to our growing diversity to apply.
Applications for our employment opportunities are only accepted online through our website.
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The City of Burlington is proud to offer full time employees a comprehensive benefits program that includes:

• Medical/Dental Insurance Coverage
• Prescription Drug Coverage
• Flexible Spending Programs
• Short-Term Disability Insurance
• Paid Leave (Sick and Vacation)
• Pension Plan
• Contributory Retirement Plan
• Life Insurance
• Discounted Gym Memberships
• Free Yoga Membership to Sangha Studios (Burlington, Williston & online)
• Tuition Discounts for Champlain College TruEd
• Employee Assistance Program
• Wellness Bonus Incentives Program
• Local & National Store Discounts
• Subsidized Transportation Options
• Qualifying employer for Public Service Loan Forgiveness

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01
Do you possess a Bachelor of Science degree in Forestry or another closely related field?

• Yes
• No

02
Do you possess or have the ability to obtain within one year, a Vermont Professional Forester License?

• Yes
• No

03
Do you have four (4) years of experience in biomass harvesting, wood procurement, or forest management?

• Yes
• No

04
Do you know forestry operations and natural resource management, including the management of wildlife habitats, RTE's, and wetlands?

• Yes
• No

05
Do you have the ability to read, comprehend, and evaluate the implementation of forest management plans prepared by other natural resource professionals and provide critical feedback as it relates to adherence to BED's harvesting policy and approved chip harvest plans?

Skills Required