Forestry Specialist: Fire Prevention & Field Operations

State of West Virginia; Charleston (WV); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

State of West Virginia, Division of Forestry, seeks a training-level forester specializing in forest management across Morgan, Berkeley, and Jefferson Counties, with fire prevention, preparedness, and suppression duties.

Minimum: Associate degree in Forest Technology or Bachelor’s in Forestry; three years of forestry experience; current professional licensure or in progress; valid driver’s license; ability to pass medical exams and obtain required police commission.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Forest Technology or Bachelor's degree in Forestry required.
• Three years of forestry experience.
• Current professional licensure as a registered forester or forestry technician, or in process.
• Valid driver's license.
• Must pass physical examination within six months and annual follow-ups.
• Must become (or already be) a Special Natural Resources Police Officer during employment.

Responsibilities

• Forest management across Morgan, Berkeley, and Jefferson Counties.
• Fire prevention, preparedness, and suppression; deliver prevention messages to media, groups, schools, and individuals.
• Recruit, train and check equipping of forest fire wardens, patrollers, and firefighters.
• Supervise suppression efforts and investigate forest fires.
• Perform spot checks and investigations on logging operations; assist landowners with technical advice and stewardship planning.

Job description

State of West Virginia, Division of Forestry, seeks a training-level forester specializing in forest management across Morgan, Berkeley, and Jefferson Counties, with fire prevention, preparedness, and suppression duties.

Minimum: Associate degree in Forest Technology or Bachelor’s in Forestry; three years of forestry experience; current professional licensure or in progress; valid driver’s license; ability to pass medical exams and obtain required police commission.