Forester - Ferdinand State Forest
State of Indiana
- Ferdinand, IN
- $42,900 per year
- Permanent
- Full-time
- You will collect technical forest resource data on state managed lands, private property, and/or urban areas.
- You will analyzes resource data an develop plans and reports including inventory summaries, resource management guides, and practice plans for invasive control, timber stand improvement, tree planting, and prescribed burns.
- You will implement forestry practices and programs which may involve federal, state, and local agencies and private individuals/ businesses.
- You will establish and maintain public relations with landowners, communities, organizations, wood using industries and the public.
- You will conduct educational programs and develops educational materials for public.
- Working knowledge of forestry tools and equipment (data recorder, laser, increment borer, compass, clinometer, etc.
- Working knowledge of the principles, theories, and practices of forest resources management.
- Working knowledge of tree and herbaceous plant identification, fire behavior and suppression.
- Ability to inspect and develop management recommendations for rural and urban forests.
- Basic knowledge of surveying.
- Basic knowledge of equipment operation and maintenance.
- Basic knowledge of computer operation, Microsoft Office Suite, and ArcGIS.
- Obtain and retain pesticide applicator's license within the first year of employment and maintain.
- Obtain and retain a valid Indiana driver's license
- Successfully complete chainsaw training course within the first year of employment.
- Successfully complete basic wildland fire courses (red card certified) and prescribed burning course within the first two years of employment.
- Three (3) medical plan options (including RX coverage) as well as vision and dental plans
- Wellness Rewards Program: Complete wellness activities to earn gift card rewards
- Health savings account, which includes bi-weekly state contribution
- Flexible work scheduling options, including the potential for hybrid remote work for employees whose work may be performed outside state facilities
- Deferred compensation 457B account (similar to 401k plan) with employer match
- Two (2) fully-funded pension plan options
- A robust, comprehensive program of leave policies covering a variety of employee needs, including but not limited to:
- 150 hours of paid new parent leave
- Up to 15 hours of paid community service leave
- Combined 180 hours of paid vacation, personal, and sick leave time off
- 12 paid holidays, 14 on election years
- Education Reimbursement Program
- Group life insurance
- Referral Bonus program
- Employee assistance program that allows for covered behavioral health visits
- Qualified employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
- Free Parking for most positions
- Free LinkedIn Learning access