Forester; Urban

Organization

Natural Resources

Abbie Hanners or Dana Smith, , hro.gov

Jul 21 2026, 3:59:00 AM

DNR Franklin County 2045 Morse Road ODNR Main Columbus 43229

United States of America-OHIO-Franklin County-Columbus

$26.54/hr (starting hourly pay; expected salary $34.53/hr after 5.5 years). Potential COLA and longevity pay supplements after five years.

Full-time. Work hours 8:00 AM-5:00 PM (variable)

OCSEA

Technical

Skills:

Natural Resources
Professional

Skills:

Active Learning, Time Management

Ohio operates 76 state parks, manages over 750,000 acres of wildlife land and more than 2 million acres of water. The Department of Natural Resources ensures a balance between wise use and protection of natural resources for the benefit of all. Across 12 divisions and support services we employ staff in many roles including office staff, law enforcement, geologists, biologists, engineers, attorneys, communicators, managers, and more.

Employees participate in public events at parks, nature preserves, wildlife areas, and the Natural Resources Park at the Ohio State Fair.

Position: Urban Forester

Division: Division of Forestry

Location: 2045 Morse Road, Columbus, OH 43229

• Serve as Urban Forester and provide necessary assistance to develop long-term comprehensive tree-care programs.
• Develop long-term plan of action for the community, administer the Arbor Day Foundation’s Tree City USA program for Ohio.
• Represent the division and perform public relations duties.
• Assist in the division’s mission to promote sustainable use and protection of Ohio’s private and public forest lands.

• Completion of undergraduate core coursework in forestry or related field.
• 12 months of training or experience in public relations.
• 12 months of training or experience in operation of computer software programs.
• Valid driver’s license.
• OR 12 months of experience as Forestry Technician (class 22321).
• OR equivalent of minimum class qualifications for employment.

Must complete basic firefighter/introduction to fire behavior course (S-130/S-190) within the first year of employment.

Requires travel; exposure to inclement weather, dust, dirt, insects, poisonous plants; response to wildfires.

• Medical Coverage
• Dental, Vision, and Basic Life Insurance premiums after eligibility period
• Paid time off (vacation, personal, sick leave) and 11 paid holidays per year
• Childbirth, Adoption, and Foster Care leave
• Education and Development Opportunities (Employee Development Funds, Public Service Loan Forgiveness, etc.)
• Public Retirement Systems (OPERS, STRS, SERS, HPRS) and Optional Deferred Compensation (Ohio Deferred Compensation)

Please submit transcripts of all coursework, degrees, or educational accomplishments and answer supplemental questions. All training and education must be documented. If any documents cannot be attached, contact hro.gov.

Ohio is a Disability Inclusion State and strives to be a model employer for individuals with disabilities. The State is committed to providing access and inclusion and reasonable accommodation per the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other laws.

The State of Ohio is a drug‑free workplace and prohibits recreational marijuana/non‑medical cannabis. This position may have additional restrictions per State policy.