Forester (Service) - 20051212

12/1/2025

Serve as Service Forester and provide technical forestry assistance to private landowners. Assist in promoting and applying management for the sustainable use and protection of Ohio’s forest lands.

Working Hours

40 hours/week

Company Size

10,001+ employees

Language

English

Visa Sponsorship

About The Company

Employment with the State of Ohio is more than ‘just a job’ – it is a privilege to serve our families, friends and neighbors who rely on us throughout our great state. We are a team of dedicated public servants committed to high performance, innovative thinking, and delivering excellent and efficient services. Our goal is to recruit and retain the best talent for our positions, because when we have the best talent, we get the best results for our community. We are #TeamOhio.

About the Role

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 Division of Forestry | Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ohiodnr.gov).

What you will do…

- 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;
- 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. For more details, refer to Pay Rate and Longevity Tables | Department of Administrative Services.
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 first year of employment pursuant to national interagency incident management system (i.e., wildland & prescribed fire qualification system guide).

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

Completion of undergraduate core coursework in forestry or related field of study; 12 mos. trg. or 12 mos. exp. in public relations; 12 mos. trg. or 12 mos. exp. in operation of computer software programs; valid driver's license. -Or 12 mos. exp. 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; See details at this link - OFTL Professional Forester Requirements.

Job Skills: Forestry, Technical Skills: Natural Resources, Professional Skills: Critical Thinking, Attention to Detail, Customer Focus

Key Skills

ForestryTechnical SkillsNatural ResourcesCritical ThinkingAttention to DetailCustomer Focus