Job Details

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