Forester (Fire & Land Mgmt) - 20051205

THIS POSITION IS BEING REPOSTED. APPLICANTS WHO PREVIOUSLY APPLIED, ARE STILL UNDER CONSIDERATION AND DO NOT NEED TO REAPPLY.

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.
  
  

Completion 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

Organization

Natural Resources

Agency Contact Name and Information

Abbie Hanners or Dana Smith, hr@dnr.ohio.gov or 614-265-6981

Unposting Date

Dec 23, 2024, 11:59:00 PM

Work Location

DNR Ashland

Primary Location

United States of America-OHIO-Ashland County-Perrysville

Compensation

$24.66/hr

Schedule

Full-time

Work Hours

8-5 subject to change

Classified Indicator

Classified

Union

OCSEA

Primary Job Skill

Forestry

Technical Skills

Forestry

Professional Skills

Attention to Detail, Customer Focus, Decision Making

Agency Overview

Who we are:

Did you know Ohio operates 76 state parks, manages over 750,000 acres of diverse wildlife land and more than 2 million acres of water? That’s just the tip of the iceberg of what we do at the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) as we seek to ensure a balance between wise use and protection of our natural resources for the benefit of all!

Across our 12 divisions and support services, we employ office staff, law enforcement officers, geologists, biologists, engineers, attorneys, communicators, managers, and so much more. Whatever your passion, we likely have a position to fit it and pathways for advancement!

Working at ODNR is a special experience. Our employees are afforded opportunities to participate in public events at parks, nature preserves, wildlife areas, and annually at the Natural Resources Park at the Ohio State Fair. We routinely have Lunch and Learn events at our Assembly Center which are streamed on Teams Live as are monthly updates with our Director.