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Ohio Department of Natural Resources · 3 weeks ago

Forester (Service) - 20051212

Latham, OH

Full-time

Onsite

Entry Level

$25.77/hr - $33.52/hr

1+ years exp

The Ohio Department of Natural Resources is seeking a passionate individual for the position of Service Forester within the Division of Forestry. This role involves providing technical assistance to private landowners, promoting forest conservation, and ensuring sustainable management of forest lands.

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Responsibilities

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

Qualification

ForestryNatural ResourcesProfessional Forester CredentialPublic RelationsComputer Software ProficiencyCritical ThinkingAttention to DetailCustomer Focus

Required

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

12 months experience as Forestry Technician, 22321

Professional consulting forester credential per Ohio Administrative Code (OAC) 1501:3-10-01

Must successfully complete basic firefighter/introduction to fire behavior course (i.e., S-130/S-190) within first year of employment pursuant to national interagency incident management system (i.e., wildland & prescribed fire qualification system guide)