Forestry Crew Supervisor

Forestry Crew SupervisorPrint (ApplyForestry Crew SupervisorSalary$3,574.00 - $7,232.00 MonthlyLocationWoodworth, LAJob TypeClassifiedJob NumberFOR-50515953-3.10.26-TWDepartmentDAF-Agriculture and ForestryOpening Date03/11/2026Closing Date3/16/2026 11:59 PM Central Description Benefits Questions About this JobJob #FOR-50515953-3.10.26-TWThis position is located within the Office of Forestry, in Rapides Parish.The Office of Forestry's primary responsibilities include suppressing timberland wildfires; promoting sound forest management practices, disseminating information; facilitating educational programs, producing reforestation seedlings; enforcing timber-related laws; investigating timber theft; and assisting community urban forestry programs. Supervision for this position is received from the Forestry Branch Asst Chief .Ready to make a difference in protecting Louisiana's forests? Join the Louisiana Department of Agriculture & Forestry as a Forestry Crew Supervisor! Play a vital role in wildfire prevention and suppression, promote sound forest management, enforce timber laws, and support community forestry programs.Advance your career with leadership opportunities and CDL options. This position offers eligibility for the Hazardous Duty Services Retirement Plan at all levels of the CPG.Why Join Us? Work in breathtaking natural settings Enjoy competitive pay and great benefits Make a real impact on the environment Be part of a passionate, supportive team LDAF cares about the well-being of its employees! We offer a fully employer-funded Employee Assistance Program (EAP), providing valuable support and resources to help you and your household members thrive at work and at home. The EAP is also free for all members of your household.If you’re ready to step up, stand out, and help safeguard our forests, apply today and start your next adventure!Get excited about this wonderful opportunity. Watch this video to see what employees in the Forestry division have to share:.Minimum QualificationsPossession of a high school diploma or equivalent plus three years of experience in forest management or forest conservation; ORSix semester hours in forestry, horticulture or botany plus two years of experience in forest management or forest conservation; ORCompletion of a forest technology program of at least eighteen months duration from a technical college plus one year of experience in forest management or forest conservation.NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENT:Possession of a current Louisiana driver's license.Job SpecificationThe official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be foundhere.Job Duties and Other InformationJob Duties:Incumbent is responsible for supervision and direction of fire prevention and suppression activities in assigned parishes within the Office of Forestry. Supervises forestry crews in fire detection, fire suppression, fire prevention, prescribed burning, timber marking, seedling survival evaluations, as well as maintenance of buildings, grounds, equipment and vehicles. Work is performed in accordance with rules, regulations, and policies of the Office of Forestry and the Department of Agriculture and Forestry. Incumbent will approve all attendance and absence reports as well as conduct Performance Evaluations. Supervision for this position is received from the Forestry Branch Asst Chief . This position is eligible for the Hazardous Duty Services Retirement Plan. Incumbent is on call day and night and is responsible for assigning and supervising work schedules, leave and duty assignments of crews in fire detection, prevention of fire control activities. Coordinates fire suppression activities involving wildfires under his jurisdiction. Ensures that wildland substations are manned appropriately and that instruments in fire danger rating stations are read daily and properly recorded. Responsible for all reports and records related to fire detection and suppression activities. Assigns and supervises performance of daily forest management activities of forestry crews, including fire-line plowing, prescribed burning, timber marking, seedling planting and survival evaluations and the identification and treatment of infected or infested trees in forested areas. Inspects and supervises maintenance of fire suppression equipment, vehicles and other equipment. Supervises maintenance, repair and construction of forestry buildings and wildland substations and maintenance of grounds. Assists Forestry Parish Supervisor and Agriculture & Forestry Regional Administrator in training Forestry Crew Specialists and Leaders in techniques of firefighting, basic first aid, map reading, radio procedures, etc. Prepares educational materials, routine forest management plans, and assist in forest management tasks and inspections. Other duties as may be assigned.Functional Requirements: Moderate light lifting, 30 pounds, with occasional lifting of up to 50+ pounds Reaching above the shoulders and carrying specialist equipment needed to perform duties Requires considerable walking over irregular ground and standing for long periods of time Occasional demands may be required for moderately strenuous activities in emergencies over long periods of time Climbing on and off transport and tractor Environmental Factors: Working indoors and outdoors Excessive smoke, heat, humidity, cold, wet, and extreme dry conditions Walking on irregular ground for long distances Working around neighborhood/residential and wild land hazards Will be required to wear appropriate safety protection/clothing Position-Specific Details:Appointment Type: Full-time, ProbationalCompensation: The salary offered will be determined based on qualifications and experience.Other Benefits: This position is eligible to receive on-call compensation ($1.00/hour) when the employee is required to be available for work status at times outside of the regular work schedule. Work schedules and on-call rotations are determined by the Ag/Forestry Regional Administrator. Additionally, the incumbent of this position will receive hazardous duty pay ($1.73/hour) for all hours worked in addition to their base salary.Location: This position is located within the Office of Forestry in Rapides Parish.Louisiana is a State as a Model Employer (SAME) that supports the recruitment, hiring, and retention of individuals with disabilities.How To Apply:No Civil Service test score is required in order to be considered for this vacancy.To apply for this vacancy, click on the “Apply” link above and complete an electronic application, which can be used for this vacancy as well as future job opportunities. Applicants are responsible for checking the status of their application to determine where they are in the recruitment process. Further status message information is located under the Information section of the Current Job Opportunities page.Information to support your eligibility for this job title must be included in the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education). Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.The Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry strictly prohibits workplace harassment and discrimination on the basis of race, color, gender, sex, pregnancy, age, disability, religion, national origin, military service, sickle cell trait, protected genetic information or other non-merit factor. LDAF also strictly prohibits employment decisions based upon or influenced by such factors.All candidates for hire must undergo drug screening.This agency participates in the E-Verify system for verification of citizenship and employment authorization.For further information about this vacancy, contact:Tiffany WaddellHR AnalystLouisiana Department of Agriculture & Forestry5825 Florida Blvd., Suite 1001Baton Rouge, LA 70806 ()Louisiana State Government represents a wide variety of career options and offers an outstanding opportunity tomake a differencethrough public service. With an array of career opportunities in every major metropolitan center and in many rural areas, state employment provides an outstanding option to begin or continue your career.As a state employee, you will earn competitive pay, choose from a variety of benefits, and have access to a great professional development program:Insurance Coverage More information can be found at Parental Leave– Up to six weeks paid parental leaveMore information can be found atHolidays and Leave – State employees receive the following paid holidays each year: New Year's Day Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, Mardi Gras, Good Friday, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veteran's Day, Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day. Additional holidays may be proclaimed by the GovernorState employees earn sick and annual leave which can be accumulated and saved for future use. Your accrual rate increases as your years of service increase.Retirement – State of Louisiana employees are eligible to participate in various retirement systems (based on the type of appointment and agency for which an employee works). These retirement systems provide retirement allowances and other benefits for state officers and employees and their beneficiaries. State retirement systems may include (but are not limited to): Louisiana State Employees Retirement System (LASERS has provided this video (to give you more detailed information about their system Teacher's Retirement System of Louisiana (Louisiana School Employees Retirement System (among others 01To ensure compliance with the LDAF Nepotism Policy, do you have any immediate family members or relatives who are currently employed with the LDAF? Immediate family member is defined as children (blood, step, adopted), spouse, brother, sister, father, mother, sister-in-law, brother-in-law, daughter-in-law, son-in-law, mother-in-law and father-in-law. Relative includes immediate family members previously defined and also includes grandfather, grandmother, grandson, granddaughter, uncle, aunt, niece and nephew. Yes No 02If you answered "yes" to the above question, please list the name of your immediate family member and/or relatives currently employed by the LDAF. If you answered "no" to the above question, enter N/A.03Are you currently a classified employee of Louisiana Department of Agriculture & Forestry serving with permanent status? Yes No 04Do you have a valid Louisiana driver’s license? If yes, please indicate the license class.05The incumbent of this position may drive a state-owned vehicle during working hours. Office of Risk Management prohibits drivers with three or more moving violations in a one-year period from operating a state-owned vehicle. Based on this information, will you be able to operate a state-owned vehicle? Yes No 06Do you possess a High School diploma or GED equivalency? Yes No 07Do you have six semester hours in forestry, horticulture, or botany? Yes No 08If you answered 'yes' to the previous question, please type each course name, semester hours earned, and the accredited university. If you answered 'no,' type N/A. (Ex. BIOL 1001 – General Biology – 3 hrs – LSU)09Please describe your experience in forest management or forest conservation. If you do not have any experience, type n/a.Required QuestionEmployerState of LouisianaAddress1201 N 3rd StBaton Rouge, Louisiana, 70802Phone(866) 783-5462WebsiteApplyPlease verify your email addressVerify Email

Created: 2026-03-14