Forester (Service) - 20051121

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 Scioto County. The address is 13291 U.S. 52, West Portsmouth, Ohio 45663-8906. 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 $24.66/hr with multiple pay increases over your first 5.5 years of service, with an end salary of $32.08/hr.
  

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: Forestry, Professional Skills: Critical Thinking, Attention to Detail, Customer Focus

Organization

Natural Resources

Agency Contact Name and Information

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

Unposting Date

Mar 16, 2025, 10:59:00 PM

Work Location

DNR Scioto

Primary Location

United States of America-OHIO-Scioto County-West Portsmouth

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, Critical Thinking, Customer Focus

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.