Forester

Position: Forester I
Location: Columbia

Salary: $49,606.00 - $66,800.00 Annually
Location : Newberry County, SC
Job Type: FTE - Full-Time
Job Number: 183338
Agency: Forestry Commission
Division: Piedmont East Newberry
Opening Date: 12/19/2025
Closing Date: Continuous
Residency Requirement: Yes
Class Code:: LD50
Position Number::
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Work Schedule:

: Monday - Friday (8:30 - 5:00)
Pay Grade: GEN
08
Hiring Range - Min.: $49,606.00
Hiring Range - Max.: $66,800.00
Opening Date: 12/19/2025
EEO Statement: Equal Opportunity Employer
Agency Specific Application Procedures:: When applying for this position, the electronic state application must be completed to include the Education and Work Experience sections and the Supplemental Questions. This includes a detailed description of each work-related position and, if applicable, military service (indicate rank) and job-related volunteer work that you feel qualifies you for the position. Failure to provide detailed and complete work-related information may result in your application being rejected.

A resume will not be accepted or reviewed to determine if an applicant has not met the qualifications for the position. A criminal records check will be conducted prior to an offer of employment. SCFC requires individuals to complete an online application to apply for this position. Interested individuals can access (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Applicants indicating college credit or degree(s) on the application must upload an unofficial copy of the transcript as an attachment to the application. Please note that the agency will require an official, certified copy of the transcript or diploma prior to hiring. DRIVING RECORD:
If this position requires the applicant to possess a valid driver's license to operate a state vehicle or personal vehicle, any applicant being considered in the final stages of selection for the position will be required to provide a certified copy of a 10-year driving record.
Residency Requirement (specifics):: This position works in Fairfield and Newberry Counties. Must be a resident of South Carolina and must live in their area of responsibility or within a radius of 30 miles of their assigned work center.
Veteran Preference Statement: South Carolina is making our Veterans a priority for employment in state agencies and institutions.

Job Responsibilities
The Responsibilities of the Project Forester:

Provides forest management assistance to private landowners to include preparation of forest management plans. Administers cost-share programs for the project. Assists with conducting prescribed burns, wildfire suppression, and disaster response. Represents the SC Forestry Commission at local meetings.

• Provides forest management assistance and outreach to landowners and the general public to promote active management of forestland. Writes forest management plans to produce multiple benefits including the sustainable production of forest products, clean air and water, wildlife habitat, aesthetics and to mitigate wildfire risks through recommending mastication and other fuels reduction activities. Administers cost-share programs and prepares reports. Assists landowners with implementation of forestry practices.
  
  Performs insect and disease activities. Represents agency at local meetings.
• Responds to wildfires and all-hazard incidents both in-state and out-of-state through Southeastern Compact requests and western wildfire assignments. Participates in Fire Wise activities to include conducting wildfire risk assessments for at-risk communities in the wildland urban interface and other wildfire prevention events. Responds to non-wildfire disasters, and participates in wildfire and disaster-related exercises as directed. Assists in basic wildfire investigations, burn site inspections, participates in incident management activities on large fire events.
  
  Supports Sector Fire Management Officers on fire suppression activities.
• Participates in opportunities for professional growth as directed such as working with specialty foresters and participating in and/or conducting training as directed to include wildland fire training (i.e. fireline refresher). Serves as acting Sector Fire…