Forester Job Description template and pdf with duties [2024]

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Forester is responsible for managing the forest, which includes inspecting suspected diseased trees, maintenance of the tree inventory, and maintenance of related records. Forester performs first line work direction, manual and semi-skilled work in the maintenance of public trees and right of ways. Provides technical and professional expertise to the hazardous trees on public and private property. Provides work direction to part-time and seasonal positions assigned to assist the Forester in carrying out the duties of the division.

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Job summary 2

We are seeking a Forester. An employee in this class is responsible for acting in a lead capacity and participating in technical inspections to enforce municipal tree, landscape and site clearing regulations and ordinances. Work is of more than average difficulty and involves the inspection of trees for which removal permits have been sought, the examination of landscaping and site clearing plans, and the inspection of landscaping and site clearing work to ensure conformance with approved plans and/or municipal ordinances. Tasks include some fieldwork, extensive public contact and training of technical inspections personnel. Under general supervision, employee is required to exercise reasonable initiative and independent judgment in making tree removal decisions, approving/disapproving plans, maintaining good public relations, and supervising assigned personnel. Work is reviewed through conferences, reports submitted, and results obtained.

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Acts in a lead capacity and participates in the inspection of trees for which removal permits have been sought as well as inspections to diagnose fungal, bacterial, viral, insectile and other pathological conditions, and inspections of wind, lightning, fire, and other forms of physical damage to trees; issues or denies tree removal permits based on inspections and/or diagnoses made; explains decision-making rationale and interprets ordinance requirements to the public and other concerned parties; confers with legal staff to secure opinions for use in legal proceedings; reviews architectural drawings to identify conflicts with actual field conditions; contacts project developer to obtain required documentation.
Inspects submitted landscaping, tree removal, and site clearing plans to assure conformance with municipal codes and ordinances; coordinates with lower level inspectors regarding site inspections to ascertain correctness of information contained in submitted plans; reviews factors and grants or denies applications; notifies applicants in writing of reasons in event of denial; assigns and participates in inspections of site clearing activities to assure work is performed in accordance with approved plans; reads and interprets blueprints, technical drawings, diagrams, plans and specifications, etc. to facilitate proper construction.
Assigns and participates in inspections of tree and landscaping installation required by municipal ordinance; ensures that quality, quantity and type of plant materials used are acceptable; ensures that proper procedures for protection of existing and installation of new plants are followed; ensures that provisions for maintenance and care of plant materials are provided.
- Coordinates with utility engineers and representatives in order to locate lines; operates a light motor vehicle.
- Instructs inspectional personnel in care, elementary disease diagnosis and maintenance of trees and other plant materials; participates in developing procedures, policies, and ordinance amendment proposals related to tree removal, landscaping, and site clearing; attends meetings and provides requested information to members of City Council, Variance Review Board and other variance approving boards; prepares and presents reports as required; keeps informed of ordinances, laws, statutes, etc. that affect the operation.
- Consults with other site plan review staff (stormwater, zoning, transportation) to ensure the code requirements for other disciplines can be met without conflicts to the tree and landscape code.

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Considerable knowledge of: the principles and practices of ornamental horticulture; fungal, bacterial, viral, insectile, and other pathological conditions affecting trees; field and laboratory procedures employed in diagnosing diseased and physically damaged trees.
Working knowledge of: landscaping procedures and practices; the effects that site clearing and tree removal have on drainage, topography, and natural resources.
- Ability to: conduct inspections and make diagnoses of pathological plant conditions; ascertain reparability of diseased and physically damaged trees; review landscaping plans and draw sound conclusions regarding their acceptance or rejection; enforce codes, ordinances and regulations firmly, tactfully, and impartially; perform work out-of-doors requiring a degree of physical endurance; train personnel in tree and landscaping inspections; establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees, officials, and the general public; operate a light motor vehicle.
- Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree in urban forestry, arboriculture, horticulture, or a related field and six (6) months experience in landscaping, forestry, nursery operations or related work as well as six (6) months experience in tree and landscape inspections.
- Possession of a valid driver’s license; and certification as an Arborist.

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We are is hiring a team oriented Forester with minimum 2 years’ experience with chainsaws and tree felling. This position will be identifying, cutting, and disposing of dead trees in selected areas.

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Operate and maintain chainsaws
Adjust, maintain, calibrate, and assemble equipment
Knowledge of field safety procedures
Perform data entry and maintain records
Perform data collection and reporting
Develop tables, graphs, and charts
- Basic ArcGIS knowledge
- Microsoft Office programs (Excel and Word)
- Equipment operator experience preferred

Job summary 4

The Forester will support a wide range of forestry-related work and will directly contribute to meeting goals established in the Clean Water/Healthy Habitat Initiative, Strategic Climate Action Plan, Forest Plan and the Parks Open Space Plan.

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Forest Stewardship Planning: Assess conditions of county-managed forestland and help to develop forest stewardship plans that guide future restoration and management. Activities include field data collection and analysis to determine forest stand conditions. Work with staff and contractors to apply the Forest Landscape Assessment Tool (FLAT) to assess conditions on all recently acquired and newly acquired forestland parcels.
Establish and maintain permanent photo and data collection plots; collect and analyze data and report on results. Work with other forest program staff, contractors and partners to develop and revise forest stewardship plans.
Forestland Restoration and Management: Support implementation of forest restoration and management tasks.
Assist with development of Department of Natural Resources Forest Practices Act permits and support forestry staff with reporting.
Support timber pre-sale activities, including timber cruising, boundary layout, stream buffer delineation and road/culvert assessments.
- Oversee buyers and consultants performing forest management activities.
- Assist with forest data, including data collection, analysis, mapping and reporting.
- Review and update forestry-related websites and create new outreach materials that support various forestry programs.

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Job summary 5

Our Company is looking for an energetic Forester with career experience to join our natural resource management team. The Forester is the direct support role for the Senior Resource Forester in a broad array of roles and responsibilities across all operations of the industrial forest. The Forester will be working in a small team of employees involved in all management aspects of the Company natural resource to reach or exceed annual Company goals.

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Job summary 6

We are looking for an experienced Forester to join our team. The candidate must be a professional Forester who develops and administers forest operations such as harvest planning, logging management, reforestation and any additional silvicultural investments.

Duties & Responsibilities 6

Responsible for land management and forestry operations within the region.
Assists with the annual thin and harvest schedule by verifying, setting up, inventorying, road planning, accessing rights of way and all other required tasks involving sale administration.
- Assists with the development of the Annual Plan, Annual Stream Crossing Inventory Plan, and Annual gates/lock Inventory Plan.
- Responsible for planning, contractor relations, and monitoring.
- Assists with all regeneration and silvicultural treatments, fire protection/suppression and accident prevention.

Requirements & Skills 6

A minimum of a two-year forestry degree is required. An additional three to five years of experience as a forester is preferred
Computer skills in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and Word, as well as good verbal and written communication skills, are required
GIS knowledge and ARCView experience is also desired

Job summary 7

As the Forester, you will perform specialized technical work within the Division of Forestry in the Department of Natural Resources (DNR). Your general purpose will be to ensure proper development, maintenance, and utilization of forest areas.

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Plan, develop, and administer forestry programs which frequently involve federal, state and local agencies and private individuals/businesses.
Manage and assist in the collection of forest resource data for state and federal programs.
Provide specialized guidance and coordination in area of expertise, making recommendations to division heads for program objectives.
Lead in the training and employee development of lower level employees.
Research new and existing programs and literature for use in the program planning.
- Prepare and deliver oral and written reports and presentations interpreting the results of inventory data.
- Assist with ancillary studies associated with the Forest Inventory and Analysis Program.
- The job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time.

Requirements & Skills 7

Bachelor's degree in Forest Management or a related field.
Minimum of 5 years experience in silviculture and woodflow operations.
Must have, or able to obtain, Registered Forester's License.
- Competent with Microsoft applications and possess a working knowledge of forestry based software.
- Ability to prioritize and manage workloads, work independently and communicate effectively.
- Must be self motivated and safety oriented.

Job summary 8

We are seeking an energetic, entrepreneurial, and dedicated Forester.

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Job summary 9

We are seeking a team oriented Forester.

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Assisting in all phases of silviculture, timberland management, and harvest supervision on company owned or private lands.
Assisting in harvest scheduling, supervising site preparation, planting, road maintenance and road construction contractors, BMP and SFI compliance, timberland sale preparation and inspection, inventory cruising and analysis and other miscellaneous forestry related duties and activities.

Requirements & Skills 9

Qualified applicants should have completed a Bachelor’s Degree in Forestry or will be completing this degree in the spring of 2021.
Excellent written and oral communication skills.
Candidate be familiar with MS Word, Excel, GIS Software and the ability to operate a GPS unit.

Job summary 10

We are searching for an experienced Forester.

Duties & Responsibilities 10

Responsible for general forestry requirements such as early-rotation and mid-rotation functions, contract administration and/or other functions as required.
Responsible for silviculture plan execution in compliance with regional silviculture strategy and the annual plan, field-verification of silviculture treatment candidates and provision of setting-specific recon information to management, silviculture contract negotiation, silviculture operation supervision, timely status updates for system activity updates, monitoring of contract performance including safety, SFI, EMP, production, cost and quality, processing of silviculture invoices and payments, verification of silviculture performance and efficacy, the addressing of contract noncompliance and performance issues, and the support of other functions to include Planning, Harvesting and Geographic Leaders.

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