Headwaters District Forester: Community Forestry & Health

Commonwealth of VA Careers; Wise (VA); On-site; USD 46,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The Virginia Department of Forestry seeks an Area Forester for the Headwaters District in the Western Region. This is a permanent position with residency requirements; incumbents must reside within Wise or Scott County within six months of hire.

You will report to the District Forester and support natural resources programs. Duties include delivering professional forestry services, guiding land use decisions, and coordinating with agencies and communities to protect forests and water quality.

Qualifications

• Knowledge in silviculture, forest measurements, wildfire suppression, prescribed burning, urban and community forestry.
• Ability to work independently and maintain effective working relationships with agencies, planners, cooperators, and the public.
• Public speaking, written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills; valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional assistance in natural resources management and protection; land use planning; conserving the land base; and community forestry.
• Lead in forest health, watershed and riparian forest management, and fire prevention/suppression efforts.
• Coordinate with partner agencies, local government, private sector, and nonprofits to inform local decision-making.

Skills

Silviculture

Forest measurements

Wildfire suppression

Prescribed burning

Urban & community forestry

Watershed protection

Forest health

Public speaking

Written communication

Oral communication

Interpersonal skills

Driver's license

PC & Microsoft Office

GIS mapping

Tools

GIS software

Microsoft Office

Job description

The Virginia Department of Forestry seeks an Area Forester for the Headwaters District in the Western Region. This is a permanent position with residency requirements; incumbents must reside within Wise or Scott County within six months of hire.

You will report to the District Forester and support natural resources programs. Duties include delivering professional forestry services, guiding land use decisions, and coordinating with agencies and communities to protect forests and water quality.