Attachment 3 Forestry SCLS WD.pdf

This is a Department of Labor Wage Determination (No. 2001-0233, Revision 53, dated 07/22/2024) for forestry and land management services in North Carolina. The document establishes minimum wage rates and fringe benefits for various forestry occupations including Brush/Precommercial Thinner ($16.47), Choker Setter ($14.75), Faller/Bucker ($17.21), Fire Lookout ($16.47), and other specialized forestry positions.

The wage determination includes mandatory fringe benefits of $5.36 per hour for health and welfare (up to 40 hours per week), paid vacation (2-4 weeks based on years of service), and 11 paid holidays annually. Executive Order 14026 requires contractors to pay covered workers at least $17.20 per hour in 2024, while Executive Order 13658 sets a minimum of $12.90 per hour. The document also covers uniform allowances and requirements for paid sick leave under EO 13706, which mandates 1 hour of paid sick leave for every 30 hours worked up to 56 hours annually.