What we need: We are seeking energetic, passionate people who enjoy the outdoors and want to play a key role for the position of
Land Management Forester within the
Division of Forestry, headquartered in
Scioto County. The address is 13291 US Highway 52, West Portsmouth, Ohio 45663. 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 Land Management Forester to ensure sustainable forest management practices on state forest lands ;
- Play a lead role in wildland fire fighting efforts;
- Perform public relations duties, promoting interest, activity, & understanding in forest conservation ;
- Conduct cruises & inventory state forest land, as well as prepare timber sales ;
- Assist in the division's mission t o promote and apply management for the sustainable use and protection of Ohio's private and public forest lands;
- Starting hourly pay of $24.66/hr with multiple pay increases over your first 5.5 years of service, with an end salary of $32.08/hr.
At the State of Ohio, we take care of the team that cares for Ohioans. We provide a variety of quality, competitive benefits to eligible full-time and part-time employees*. For a list of all the State of Ohio Benefits, visit our Total Rewards website ! Our benefits package includes:
- Medical Coverage
- Free Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance premiums after completion of eligibility period
- Paid time off, including vacation, personal, sick leave and 11 paid holidays per year
- Childbirth, Adoption, and Foster Care leave
- Education and Development Opportunities (Employee Development Funds, Public Service Loan Forgiveness, and more)
- Public Retirement Systems ( such as OPERS, STRS, SERS, and HPRS ) & Optional Deferred Compensation ( Ohio Deferred Compensation )
*Benefits eligibility is dependent on a number of factors. The Agency Contact listed above will be able to provide specific benefits information for this position.
QualificationsCompletion 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.
Job Skills: Forestry,
Technical Skills : Forestry,
Professional Skills : Critical Thinking, Attention to Detail, Customer Focus