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Forester (Service)

  2026-01-21     Ohio Department of Natural Resources     Athens,OH  
Description:

Forester (Service) 20051191

Ohio Department of Natural Resources, Division of Forestry
360 E. State Street, Athens, Ohio 45701.

Job Overview

Division of Forestry Athens County.

Responsibilities

  • Serve as Service Forester and provide technical forestry assistance to private landowners.
  • Assist 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 divisions mission to promote and apply management for the sustainable use and protection of Ohios private and public forest lands.
  • Starting hourly pay of $25.77/hr with multiple pay increases over the first 5.5 years of service, ending at $33.52/hr.

Qualifications
  • Completion of undergraduate core coursework in forestry or a related field of study.
  • 12 months training or experience in public relations.
  • 12 months training or experience in operation of computer software programs.
  • Valid drivers license.
  • Must successfully complete basic firefighter/introduction to fire behavior course (S-130/S-190) within the first year of employment.
  • Professional consulting forester credential per Ohio Administrative Code (OAC) 1501:3?10?01; see details at Forestry/OFTL_Professional_Forester_Requirements_Revised_2025.pdf


Unusual Working Conditions

Requires travel; exposure to inclement weather, dust, dirt, insects, and poisonous plants; may respond to wildfires.

Work Schedule & Compensation

Schedule: Full-time.
Work Hours: 8?5 (subject to change).
Start Pay: $25.77/hr; End Pay: $33.52/hr; Longevity pay supplements after five years of state service.

Contact & Application

Unposting Date: Jan?15,?2026.
Work Location: DNR Athens.
Primary Location: United States of America Ohio Athens County Athens.
Agency Contact: Abbie Hanners or Dana Smith, ...@dnr.ohio.gov, 614?265?6981.

Seniority level: Entry level
Employment type: Full-time
Job function: Administrative
Industries: Government Administration

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