Forester (Service)

Schedule: Full-time

What we need:

We are seeking energetic, passionate people who enjoy the outdoors and want to play a key role for the position of Service Forester within the Division of Forestry, headquartered in Fulton County. The address is 3390 CR D, Swanton, Ohio 43558. To learn more about the Division of Forestry please visit Division of Forestry Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ohiodnr.gov).

What you will do…

Serve as Service Forester & provide technical forestry assistance to private landowners;

Provide assistance to landowners & inspect forestry land to determine eligibility for classification under Ohio Forest Tax Law;

Perform public relations duties, promoting interest, activity, & understanding in forest conservation;

Assist in the division's mission to promote and apply management for the sustainable use and protection of Ohio’s private and public forest lands;

Starting hourly pay of $25.77/hr with multiple pay increases over your first 5.5 years of service, with an end salary of $33.52/hr.

TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT REQUIRED TO REMAIN IN THE CLASSIFICATION AFTER EMPLOYMENT: Must successfully complete basic firefighter/introduction to fire behavior course (i.e., S-130/S-190) within first year of employment pursuant to national interagency incident management system (i.e., wildland & prescribed fire qualification system guide).

UNUSUAL WORKING CONDITIONS: Requires travel; exposed to inclement weather, dust, dirt, insects & poisonous plants; responds to wildfires.

Completion of undergraduate core coursework in forestry or related field of study; 12 mos. trg. or 12 mos. exp. in public relations; 12 mos. trg. or 12 mos. exp. in operation of computer software programs; valid driver's license. -Or 12 mos. exp. as Forestry Technician, 22321. -Or equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications For Employment noted above.

AND

Professional consulting forester credential per Ohio Administrative Code (OAC) 1501:3-10-01; See details at this link - OFTL Professional Forester Requirements.

Job Skills: Forestry, Technical Skills: Natural Resources, Professional Skills: Critical Thinking, Attention to Detail, Customer Focus