Forester (Service) - 20051212

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 Pike County. The address is 334 Lapperell Road, Latham, Ohio 45646. To learn more about the Division of Forestry, please visit the official website.

What you will do…

• Serve as Service Forester and provide technical forestry assistance to private landowners.
• Provide assistance to landowners and inspect forestry land to determine eligibility for classification under Ohio Forest Tax Law.
• Perform public relations duties, promoting interest, activity, and 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.

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 the first year of employment pursuant to the national interagency incident management system (i.e., wildland and prescribed fire qualification system guide).

UNUSUAL WORKING CONDITIONS : Requires travel; exposed to inclement weather, dust, dirt, insects, and poisonous plants; responds to wildfires.

REQUIREMENTS : Completion of undergraduate core coursework in forestry or a related field of study; 12 months of training or 12 months of experience in public relations; 12 months of training or 12 months of experience in the operation of computer software programs; valid driver's license. -Or 12 months of experience 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.

Job Skills : Forestry, Technical Skills

Natural Resources,

Professional Skills

Critical Thinking, Attention to Detail, Customer Focus

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