What we need: We are seeking energetic, passionate people who enjoy the outdoors and want to play a key role for the position of
Fire/Land Management Forester within the
Division of Forestry, headquartered in
Ashland County. The address is 945 ODNR Mohican Road 60, Perrysville, Ohio 44864. To learn more about the Division of Forestry, please visit Division of Forestry | Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ohiodnr.gov) .
What you will do... - Serves as land management forester & develops & maintains multiple use resource management plans;
- Assists with the implementation of the Division's prescribed fire management program;
- Collects & analyzes data related to statewide Federal Excess Personal Property Program;
- Prepares timber sales & performs public relations duties;
- 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 $24.66/hr with multiple pay increases over your first 5.5 years, 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 months training or 12 months experience in public relations; 12 months training or 12 months experience 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: Customer Focus, Attention to Detail, Decision Making
