Performs professional forest management duties in the planning and execution of a specialized area of forest management or provides forest management services to private nonindustrial landowners.
This class is intended for use at the journey level in performing forest management duties in a project area consisting of one or two counties, a state forest, or forestry program.
Recommends and promotes sound forestry management practices to landowners. Prepares complete management plans for landowners. Assists landowners in securing help for all work recommended. Examines state-owned woodlands and prepares forest management plans for lands owned by a state agency. Prepares and implements a development plan for a small state forest utilizing multiple-use concepts. Conducts forest protection work. Surveys for insect and disease outbreaks. Prepares reports. Performs administrative duties related to a project. Supervises forestry wardens and forestry technicians in fire suppression activities. Performs forest fire suppression duties.
Knowledge of current methods of forestry management. Knowledge of forest management techniques and practices. Knowledge of fire suppression procedures and tactics.
Some positions in this classification require registration as a forester within one year of appointment to the class. Other positions require registration as a forester upon entering the classification. Also, some positions require a commercial driver's license.
A bachelor’s degree in forestry from a program accredited by the Society of American Foresters or a bachelor’s degree in forestry or related natural resources field that meets the Society of American Foresters’ Certified Forester educational requirements and forestry experience.