NEOGOV · 1 month ago
Forester I
Newberry County, SC
Full-time
Hybrid
New Grad, Entry LevelNEOGOV is seeking a Forester I to provide forest management assistance to private landowners and represent the SC Forestry Commission at local meetings. The role involves preparing forest management plans, conducting prescribed burns, and assisting with wildfire suppression and disaster response.
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Responsibilities
Provides forest management assistance to private landowners to include preparation of forest management plans. Administers cost-share programs for the project. Assists with conducting prescribed burns, wildfire suppression, and disaster response. Represents the SC Forestry Commission at local meetings
Provides forest management assistance and outreach to landowners and the general public to promote active management of forestland. Writes forest management plans to produce multiple benefits including the sustainable production of forest products, clean air and water, wildlife habitat, aesthetics and to mitigate wildfire risks through recommending mastication and other fuels reduction activities. Administers cost-share programs and prepares reports. Assists landowners with implementation of forestry practices. Performs insect and disease activities. Represents agency at local meetings
Responds to wildfires and all-hazard incidents both in-state and out-of-state through Southeastern Compact requests and western wildfire assignments. Participates in FireWise activities to include conducting wildfire risk assessments for at-risk communities in the wildland urban interface and other wildfire prevention events. Responds to non-wildfire disasters, and participates in wildfire and disaster-related exercises as directed. Assists in basic wildfire investigations, burn site inspections, participates in incident management activities on large fire events. Supports Sector Fire Management Officers on fire suppression activities
Participates in opportunities for professional growth as directed such as working with specialty foresters and participating in and/or conducting training as directed to include wildland fire training (i.e. fireline refresher). Serves as acting Sector Fire Management Officer when needed
Provides landowner services such as prescribed burning and timber marking in project area and elsewhere as directed
Participates in activities and/or projects in support of agency’s mission and performs other duties as required
Qualification
Required
A bachelor's or master's degree from a Society of American Foresters (SAF) accredited program or an earned degree at the baccalaureate, master's or doctorate level in forestry or related natural resources field that meets the SAF Certified Forester educational requirements
Must pass a physical fitness test of walking two (2) miles in thirty (30) minutes carrying a 25 lb. pack or meet the agency physical fitness program requirements
Must obtain firefighter registration with the SC State Fire Marshall's office
Required to be a SC registered forester within two years of appointment
Criminal background check required. Drug and Alcohol test required
Must possess a valid Driver's license (Class D)
Preferred
This position works in Fairfield and Newberry Counties. Must be a resident of South Carolina and must live in their area of responsibility or within a radius of 30 miles of their assigned work center
Must be able to lift, walk, squat, climb, and carry objects up to 50 lbs
Ability to work both indoors and outdoors in changing environmental conditions and navigating difficult terrain
Works a 37.5 hour, Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m. schedule. Job requires occasional on-call duty, evening and weekend work. Overnight travel required to include extensive periods of time (up to 18 days) on large fire and all-hazard incidents in/out of state
Working knowledge of forestry management techniques and procedures
Ability to effectively communicate in writing and verbally. Ability to establish working relationships with employees, other agencies, and the general public. Ability to act effectively in emergency or stressful situations
This position is designated as safety sensitive and essential. Position requires the employee to be subject to random, post incident/accident, reasonable suspicion and rehabilitation monitoring and drug and alcohol testing consistent with SCFC Drug-Free Workplace - Policy and Procedure
Benefits
Health and dental insurance
Retirement and savings plan options
Paid vacation and sick leave
Telecommuting
Flexible work schedules
Dental
Vision
Term life insurance
Long term disability
Flexible spending accounts for health and child care expenses
Tuition assistance
Holiday, annual and sick leave
Discounts on purchases, travel and more
Company
NEOGOV
NEOGOV is the leading provider of workforce management software uniquely designed for the public sector, education, and public safety.
Founded in 1999
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$700MKey Investors
Warburg Pincus
2025-07-28Secondary Market· $700M
2025-07-28Acquired
2021-06-02Private Equity
Leadership Team
Shane Evangelist
CEO
Brandon McDonald
Head Of Marketing
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