Forester II - Field Forest Manager & Fire Prevention Lead

West Virginia; West Virginia; On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

West Virginia Forester 2 position in Wetzel County involves forest management, fire prevention and suppression, and community outreach. Responsibilities include training wardens and patrollers, inspecting logging sites, and assisting landowners with stewardship plans.

The role requires a forestry degree at either the associate or bachelor level, one year of experience, and active licensure or progress toward licensure, plus a valid driver’s license and medical exam within six months.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Forest Technology or Bachelor's degree in Forestry.
• Minimum one year of full-time (or equivalent) forestry experience.
• Must hold or be pursuing professional licensure as a forester or forestry technician.

Responsibilities

• Perform forest management tasks in Wetzel County.
• Assist with fire prevention, preparedness and suppression activities.
• Provide technical assistance and stewardship planning to landowners.
• Conduct inspections of logging operations and assist logger training.
• Coordinate with agencies and respond to inquiries as required.

Skills

Fieldwork

Forest management

Fire prevention

Communication

Education

Associate degree in Forest Technology

Bachelor's degree in Forestry

Job description

West Virginia Forester 2 position in Wetzel County involves forest management, fire prevention and suppression, and community outreach. Responsibilities include training wardens and patrollers, inspecting logging sites, and assisting landowners with stewardship plans.

The role requires a forestry degree at either the associate or bachelor level, one year of experience, and active licensure or progress toward licensure, plus a valid driver’s license and medical exam within six months.