Forest Management Specialist: Landowners & Fire Risk

South Carolina Forestry Commission; South Carolina; On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The South Carolina Forestry Commission is seeking a Project Forester to support private landowners with forest management planning, technical guidance, and program administration. You will work on-site with landowners to develop plans that balance production, conservation, and wildfire risk reduction.

This role emphasizes field collaboration, outreach to communities, and coordination of cost-share initiatives, prescribed burns, and disaster response, helping sustain healthy forests across the

Responsibilities

• Under supervision, provides forest management assistance to private landowners including preparation of forest management plans.
• Administers cost-share programs for the project.
• Assists with 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 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....

Job description

The South Carolina Forestry Commission is seeking a Project Forester to support private landowners with forest management planning, technical guidance, and program administration. You will work on-site with landowners to develop plans that balance production, conservation, and wildfire risk reduction.

This role emphasizes field collaboration, outreach to communities, and coordination of cost-share initiatives, prescribed burns, and disaster response, helping sustain healthy forests across the