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Develops the schedule and work plans for monitoring and inspecting timber stand improvement and reforestation activities.
Performs timber stand improvement surveys to determine stand conditions and the need for TSI treatments, such as precommercial thinning, mistletoe treatment, pruning, and fertilization.
Traverses project areas, determines acreage, and drafts maps of those areas. Includes surveys to determine degree and kind of animal and insect damage existing in assigned area.
Performs reforestation and stocking surveys in accordance with established procedures to determine planting needs, need for site preparation, plantation conditions, and seedling survival.
Judgement to make minor deviations to adapt various guidelines to meet specific field conditions. Uses latitude to determine which established alternatives to use.
Where existing guidelines cannot be applied, or deviations are significant are referred to supervisor for approval. In addition, the supervisor assists with unusual assignments that lack clear precedents.
Collects technical data needed to prescribe stand treatment, to include measurements such as radial growth, basal area, site index, stand density, stand condition, etc.
Based on field analysis, assists in preparation of the technical specifications for TSI, tree planting, brush release, or animal damage control contracts.
Assists in preparation of recurring reports associated with the unit TSI and reforestation program.
Serves as COR or inspector on specific contracts as assigned and/or supervises force account projects.
Ensures all provisions are enforced and proper measures are taken to protect or enhance values in accordance with contract objectives.
Prepares and submits related inspection reports, checks for compliance on needed corrective actions, and recommends final acceptance of the contract upon completion.