Entry level professional forestry work involving the preparation and implementation of land management plans and related forestry roles for the Department of Forests, Parks and Recreation. Duties include forest reconnaissance and inventory, timberstand improvement, timber sale marking, and multiple use planning. Some positions in the class may supervise technical employees on a project basis.
Work is performed under the supervision of a higher level forester.
Conducts reconnaissance of forested areas, inventories trees, writes annual work plans, and forest resource management plans. Shows timber tracts to logging contractors prior to bidding. Inspects cutting operations for compliance with contract provisions. May prepare forest management plans for private woodlots as an assistant to a county forester. Forest management plans may include activities which address the improvement of non-timber resources such as wildlife and recreation.