Forester

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Begin a fulfilling career with the State of Indiana by joining one of the largest employers in the state, offering a range of opportunities across 60+ agencies. At the state, you’ll find competitive compensation, a robust benefits package and a commitment to work-life balance. Most importantly, you’ll have the chance to make a real and measurable impact on the lives of Hoosiers across Indiana.

About the Department of Natural Resources (DNR):

The Indiana Department of Natural Resources protects, enhances, preserves, and wisely uses natural, cultural, and recreational resources for the benefit of Indiana’s citizens through professional leadership, management, and education. The Division of Forestry promotes and practices good stewardship of natural, recreational, and cultural resources on Indiana’s public and private forest lands. This stewardship produces continuing benefits, both tangible and intangible, for present and future generations.

Some key initiatives of the forestry program include:
Urban Forestry, Fire Management, Forest Health, Forest Legacy, and Forestry Education.

Clark State Forest is the oldest state forest in Indiana and encompasses over 25,000 acres and 100 miles of recreational trails. Clark State Forest was used as an experimental forest for many years. More than 150 experimental tree plantings, established from 1905 through 1935, can still be observed in many areas throughout the forest. Activities include biking, camping, fishing, gun range, hiking, horse riding, and more.

Role Overview:

Foresters are an essential part of managing our state forests. They evaluate conditions, execute silvicultural processes, and monitor activities to ensure our forests remain healthy for future generations. Property foresters are responsible for a variety of forest resource management activities to include but not limited to invasive species control, prescribed fire, forest inventories, marking timber, boundary line management, timber stand improvement, development of management guides, trail/fire land maintenance and more.

Clark SF covered over 25,000-acre and the position is responsible for directly assisting with annual revenue between $,000 in timber management activities. Position also may serve as the point of contact when the property is in the absence of a manager. A property foresters is essential to the daily operations, customer service, and contribution to the overall property/division revenue stream.

The salary for this position traditionally starts at $42,900.00 but may be commensurate with education and work experience. Use our Compensation Calculator to view the total compensation package.

The essential functions of this role are as follows:

Data Collection & Analysis

• Collects technical forest resource data on state managed lands, private property, and/or urban areas.
• Analyzes resource data an develops plans and reports including inventory summaries, resource management guides, and practice plans for invasive control, timber stand improvement, tree planting, and prescribed burns.

Program Implementation Support

• Implements forestry practices and programs which may involve federal, state, and local agencies and private individuals/ businesses.

Community Engagement & Education

• Establishes and maintains public relations with landowners, communities, organizations, wood using industries and the public.
• Conducts educational programs and develops educational materials for public.

The job profile is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Other duties, responsibilities, and activities may change or be assigned at any time with…