Forester (Service) - 20051191
About The Position
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 Athens County. The address is 360 E. State Street, Athens, Ohio 45701. 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. There may also be cost of living adjustments (COLA) applied. Longevity pay supplements begin after five (5) years of state service. For more details, refer to Pay Rate and Longevity Tables | Department of Administrative Services. 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.
Requirements
- 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.
- Professional consulting forester credential per Ohio Administrative Code (OAC) 1501:3-10-01; See details at this link - https://dam.assets.ohio.gov/image/upload/odnr/forestry/Service Forestry/OFTL_Professional_Forester_Requirements_Revised_2025.pdf
Responsibilities
- 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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
1-10 employees
