Forester; Service

Forester (Service) –

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

Division of Forestry – Athens County.

• 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 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 the first 5.5 years of service, ending at $33.52/hr
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• 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 driver’s 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 (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).%20
  
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Requires travel; exposure to inclement weather, dust, dirt, insects, and poisonous plants; may respond to wildfires.

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.

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, hro.gov, 614‑265‑6981.

Seniority level:
Entry level

Employment type:

Full-time
Job function:
Administrative
Industries:
Government Administration