Full Time Forester

Begin a fulfilling career with the State of Indiana by joining one of the largest employers in the state, offering a range of opportunities across 60+ agencies. The Indiana Department of Natural Resources protects, enhances, preserves, and wisely uses natural, cultural, and recreational resources for the benefit of Indiana's citizens through professional leadership, management, and education. The Division of Forestry promotes and practices good stewardship of natural, recreational, and cultural resources on Indiana's public and private forest lands. Some key initiatives of the forestry program include: Urban Forestry, Fire Management, Forest Health, Forest Legacy, and Forestry Education.

The original settlers of the area cleared and attempted to farm the ridges but were frustrated by the rocky soil that was unsuitable for agriculture. This position assists with the logging crew operation at state properties, from marking timber to operating equipment. The salary for this position traditionally starts at $42,900.00 but may be commensurate with education and work experience. 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.

This position is exempt from overtime compensation for additional work hours which may be required to complete essential functions or other assigned work. Working knowledge of forestry tools and equipment (data recorder, laser, increment borer, compass, clinometer, etc.

Working knowledge of tree and herbaceous plant identification, fire behavior and suppression.

Basic knowledge of surveying.

Basic knowledge of equipment operation and maintenance.

Basic knowledge of computer operation, Microsoft Office Suite, and ArcGIS.

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.

The State of Indiana offers a comprehensive benefit package for full-time employees which includes:

• Three (3) medical plan options (including RX coverage) as well as vision and dental plans
• Health savings account, which includes bi-weekly state contribution
• Deferred compensation 457(b) account (similar to 401(k) 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:
• 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
• Free LinkedIn Learning access

The State of Indiana is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to recruiting, selecting, developing, and promoting employees based on individual ability and job performance. Reasonable accommodations may be available to enable individuals with disabilities to complete the application and interview process as well as perform the essential functions of a role. If you require reasonable accommodations to complete this application, you can request assistance by contacting the Indiana State Personnel Department at View email address on click.appcast.io.