Forestry Field Specialist - Fire Management & Stewardship

West Virginia; Charleston (WV); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

West Virginia seeks a trainee forester to support forest management across Morgan, Berkeley, and Jefferson Counties under direct supervision. Responsibilities include fire prevention, preparedness, and suppression; training wardens and patrollers; assisting landowners with stewardship plans and inspections; and coordinating with agencies on forest protection.

A professional license or progress toward licensure is required, along with a valid driver’s license.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in forestry per SAF
• Three years of forestry experience
• Licensure in forestry or forestry technician; valid driver's license
• Must pass physical exam within six months and annual follow-ups

Responsibilities

• Manage forest resources in Morgan, Berkeley, and Jefferson Counties.
• Fire prevention, preparedness, and suppression activities.
• Recruits, trains, and checks equipping of forest fire wardens, patrollers, and firefighters.
• Assist landowners with technical advice and stewardship plans; check reports of insect and disease.
• Conduct spot checks and investigations of logging operations and logger training; assist logger compliance with sediment control act.

Education

Associate degree in a Forest Technology program recognized by the SAF

Bachelor's degree in a forestry program accredited by the SAF

Job description

West Virginia seeks a trainee forester to support forest management across Morgan, Berkeley, and Jefferson Counties under direct supervision. Responsibilities include fire prevention, preparedness, and suppression; training wardens and patrollers; assisting landowners with stewardship plans and inspections; and coordinating with agencies on forest protection.

A professional license or progress toward licensure is required, along with a valid driver’s license.