Field Forester – Tidewater District (Remote)

Virginia.gov; Northumberland (NH); On-site; USD 46,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

Vacation leave

Job summary

Virginia Department of Forestry (DOF) seeks a field forester for the Tidewater District, serving the Northern Neck and Middle Peninsula. The role is mobile, with state vehicle, and requires hands-on forest landowner assistance and planning.

Responsibilities include evaluating sites, developing management plans, promoting riparian buffers, and coordinating with partners to protect and develop Virginia's forests.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of Virginia native tree species, silvics, soils, and forest measurements.
• Experience or training in establishing riparian buffers and tree planting.
• Experience or training in identifying forest health issues and IPM, pesticides in forest land.
• Ability to develop scientific forest management plans.
• Ability to use standard forester tools to cruise timber.
• Knowledge of Virginia silvicultural BMPs for water quality.

Responsibilities

• Assist landowners with forest management via technical advice and plans.
• Evaluate sites to provide guidance on management and regeneration.
• Promote riparian buffer projects and habitat improvement.
• Connect landowners to state/federal cost-share programs.
• Identify and advise on forest health issues and invasive pests.
• Coordinate with local governments and agencies on forestry matters.

Skills

Tree ID

Riparian buffers

Forest health

Forest management plans

Forester tools

BMP knowledge

Tools

Increment borer

Diameter tape

Prism

Clinometer

Job description

Virginia Department of Forestry (DOF) seeks a field forester for the Tidewater District, serving the Northern Neck and Middle Peninsula. The role is mobile, with state vehicle, and requires hands-on forest landowner assistance and planning.

Responsibilities include evaluating sites, developing management plans, promoting riparian buffers, and coordinating with partners to protect and develop Virginia's forests.