Forestry Technician (Technologists & Technicians)

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  Calgary, Alberta, Canada

Summary

This position is located within a National Forest. The primary purpose of this position is to perform a variety of technical work in support of the Off Highway Vehicle Recreation Program and assists with administration of a variety of special use permits.

Responsibilities

Assists in the accomplishment of the unit's Recreation Program including identifying and conducting maintenance and reconstruction of routes within the framework of existing planning documents. Performs routine clerical tasks such as filing, and copying documents in support of program.

Under the guidance of higher-graded technician and/or supervisor, participates on patrols of off-trail regions of the District or Forest that includes use areas to ensure recreation area and trails are operated, used and maintained in accordance with the recreation plan and other appropriate planning documents.

Assists with the preparation, administration, and inspection of outfitter guide permits.

Operates and maintains, in safe working order, assigned vehicles, motorcycles an ATV and trail maintenance equipment and specialized equipment used.

Contacts visitors to provide information about recreation regulations, opportunities, and current restrictions. Provides information on resource management practices in the area.

Assists with the enforcement of Off-Road-Vehicle restrictions, including maintenance and posting of regulatory signs, and enforcement of restrictions. Issues violation notices for common field violations and reports other violations to supervisor. At designated fee sites, collects monies from sale of recreation use permits, safeguards money and unused permits.

Assures recreation area and trails are maintained in accordance with standards. Constructs and rehabilitates minor recreation facilities and trails.

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