Forest Health Technician

Facilitates and conducts surveys for hemlock woolly adelgid and applies management where warranted. Records geographic and/or temporal trends of hemlock woolly adelgid.

• Survey for hemlock woolly adelgid and map their occurrence.
• Perform control and/or management of hemlock woolly adelgid.
• Attend events to educate the public on identification and management of hemlock woolly adelgid and other invasive species.
• This is a temporary grant position. Two positions available.

• A high school diploma and relevant experience (preference for experience with GIS and Excel).
• Criminal background check and alcohol and drug test are required.
• Must possess a valid driver's license (Class
  
  D).

• Must be able to lift, walk, squat, climb, and carry objects up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to work both indoors and outdoors in changing environmental conditions.
• Work schedule is Monday-Friday 8am-4pm.
• Employee must have working knowledge of life sciences (biology, et al.).
• Ability to communicate effectively in writing and verbally.
• This position requires the employee to be subject to random, post-incident/accident, reasonable suspicion and rehabilitation monitoring and drug and alcohol testing consistent with SCFC Drug-Free Workplace policy and procedure. This position is designated as safety sensitive.

The state of South Carolina offers eligible employees generous benefits, including health and dental insurance; retirement and savings plan options; and paid vacation and sick leave. Plus, work-life balance programs such as telecommuting and flexible work schedules are available to employees of some state agencies.

Eligible employees may enroll in health insurance, which includes prescription coverage and wellness benefits. Other available insurance benefits include dental, vision, term life insurance, long term disability and flexible spending accounts for health and child care expenses.

State employees are also offered retirement plan options, including defined benefit and defined contribution plans. Additionally, eligible employees may elect to participate in the South Carolina Deferred Compensation Program, which is a voluntary, supplemental retirement savings plan offering 401(k) and 457 plan options.

State employees may also be eligible for other benefits, including tuition assistance; holiday, annual and sick leave; and discounts on purchases, travel and more.

The benefits above are available to most state employees, with the exception of those in temporary positions. Employees in temporary grant and time-limited positions may be eligible for all, some or none of these benefits as benefits are associated with each position type. For these positions, contact the hiring agency to determine what benefits may be available.