Forester Specialist - Forestry District 21

at  State of Indiana

WORK FOR INDIANA

Begin a fulfilling career with the State of Indiana by joining one of the largest employers in the state, offering a diverse 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.
At the State of Indiana, we don’t just talk about diversity and inclusion—we make it our goal to create a welcoming, accessible, and equitable workplace with a workforce that is representative of Indiana’s population. As a proud equal opportunity employer, reasonable accommodations may be available to enable individuals with disabilities to complete the application and interview process as well as perform the essential functions of a role.

A DAY IN THE LIFE:

The essential functions of this role are as follows:

• You will collect technical forest resource data on state managed lands, private property, and/or urban areas.
• You will analyze resource data an develops plans including inventory summaries, resource management guides, and practice plans for invasive control, timber stand improvement, tree planting, and prescribed burns.
• You will Administer and implement forestry practices and programs which may involve federal, state, and local agencies and private individuals/ businesses.
• You will establish and maintain public relations with landowners, communities, organizations, wood-using industries and the public.
• You will conduct educational programs and develop educational materials for public and staff.
• You will provide specialized guidance and coordination in area of expertise, making recommendations to division heads for program objectives.
• You may supervise intermittent employees and/or volunteers when needed.

The job description 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 or without notice.

ROLE OVERVIEW:

As the Forester, you will be responsible for serving in the Division of Forestry within the Department of Natural Resources (DNR), performing technical and professional functions in the area of forest resources and land management. Foresters collect and analyze data from both state and private forest lands and/or urban areas. The data is used to recommend and implement forest management practices to promote forest health, forest products, wildlife, and water quality. In this position, you will provide information and education programming to allow the transfer of this knowledge to landowners, industry, and other interested parties. You will also promote sound forest management for multiple uses on all Indiana forested lands.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES/DIRECT REPORTS:

This role may be utilized in a supervisory capacity based on agency needs.

The essential functions of this role are as follows:

• You will collect technical forest resource data on state managed lands, private property, and/or urban areas.
• You will analyze resource data an develops plans including inventory summaries, resource management guides, and practice plans for invasive control, timber stand improvement, tree planting, and prescribed burns.
• You will Administer and implement forestry practices and programs which may involve federal, state, and local agencies and private individuals/ businesses.
• You will establish and maintain public relations with landowners, communities, organizations, wood-using industries and the public.
• You will conduct educational programs and develop educational materials for public and staff.
• You will provide specialized guidance and coordination in area of expertise, making recommendations to division heads for program objectives.
• You may supervise intermittent employees and/or volunteers when needed