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Below is an excerpt for Department of Agriculture - Division of Forestry's “Forestry Aide I” position. For a full description, visit their page here. 

Qualification Requirements

  • One (1) year of experience in planting and caring of trees and shrubs, firefighting, soil conservation, or related work; or Any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the minimum knowledge, abilities and skills.

Necessary Special Qualification

  • Possession of a valid driver’s license may be required.

Nature of work

  • Performs manual labor and semi-skilled work in assisting the forester in the management, conservation, development, utilization and protection of forest resources.

Illustrative Examples of Work

  • Prepares sites and plants seedlings in predetermined forest areas; prunes and thins out forest trees according to instructions to improve growing conditions; performs soil erosion prevention activities.
  • Operates and maintains the nursery; collects and plants seedlings; performs general maintenance work at the nursery. Patrols forest areas to detect and report fires and hazardous conditions; reports findings and receives and relays emergency calls, using twoway radio; assist in fire suppression activities; acts as a dispatcher and takes daily weather readings.
  • Participates in conducting fire-prevention education program in the schools. May operate fire truck, jeep or other motor vehicles. Performs related duties as required.

Knowledge, Abilities & Skills

  • Knowledge of the techniques, tools and equipment used in planting and caring of trees and shrubs. Ability to learn and apply forestry fire suppression techniques and methods. Ability to learn and operate tools and equipment of the forestry trade. Ability to apply safe work practices on the job. Ability to work outdoors, often under primitive and arduous

Where to Apply 

Submit job applications at the Department of Administration, Human Resources Division 2nd floor, ITO building, Tamuning, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. — 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. Individuals with disabilities who require special accommodation should contact this office prior to any scheduled examinations or interviews. OUR OFFICE WILL BE ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS ELECTRONICALLY. PLEASE EMAIL YOUR EMPLOYMENT APPLICATIONS TO: doa.jobs@doa.guam.gov