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Forest Appraiser Trainee 1, G-13
Occupation Group
Environment
Salary Information
Starting Salary
$46,529
Career Ladder Information
| Title | Grade | Hiring Rate/yr | Job Rate/yr |
|---|---|---|---|
| Forest Appraiser Trainee 1 | 13 | $49,363 | $63,169 |
| Forest Appraiser Trainee 2 | 14 | $52,198 | $66,634 |
| Senr Forest Appraiser | 18 | $65,001 | $82,656 |
| Supvr Forest Appraisal | 23 | $84,156 | $106,454 |
All salary grades for trainees titles are non-statutory (NS) equated to the salary grade identified. These grade equations apply to the starting salaries in their respective salary schedule for the traineeship levels.
Job Description
Forest Appraisers are responsible for on-site data collection of timber and lakeshore inventories for both state-owned and private forest land. Employees perform such tasks as interpreting aerial photographs; measuring timber volume; coding observed and measured forest land characteristics; analyzing forest and vacant land sales; analyzing timber sales and logging cost data; working collaboratively with various parties to achieve and maintain tax administration equity and provide technical instruction.
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Minimum Qualifications
You must meet the requirements below to qualify for this title.
A bachelor's or higher degree including or supplemented by 30 semester credit hours in general forestry, forest management and/or forest economics.
Advanced Placement
If chosen, you may, at the agency's discretion, be appointed to a higher level. You must inform the agency of any additional qualifications at your interview.
View Additional Qualifications
For Trainee 2 you must also have one year of professional experience in forest appraisal work
For the Full Performance Level you must also have two years of professional experience in forest appraisal work
How to Apply
The November 2022 PCO Examination is closed, applications are no longer being accepted