Forester (Urban) - 20051130

What We Need

We are seeking energetic, passionate people who enjoy the outdoors and want to play a key role for the position of Urban Forester within the Division of Forestry, headquartered in Franklin County. The address is 2045 Morse Road, Columbus, Ohio 43229. To learn more about the Division of Forestry, please visit Division of Forestry | Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ohiodnr.gov).

What You Will Do...

• Serve as Urban Forester & provide assistance necessary to develop long-term comprehensive tree care programs;
• Develop long term plan of action for community, administers Arbor Day Foundation’s Tree City USA program for Ohio;
• Represent the division & performs public relations duties;
• Aid in the division's mission to promote and apply management for the sustainable use and protection of Ohio’s private and public forest lands.

Pay & Benefits

Starting hourly pay of $26.54/hr with multiple pay increases over your first 5.5 years of service, with an end salary of $34.53/hr. There may also be cost of living adjustments (COLA) applied. Longevity pay supplements begin after five (5) years of state service. For more details, refer to the OCSEA pay range schedule & longevity rates.

Training & Development

Required to remain in the classification after employment: Must successfully complete basic firefighter/introduction to fire behavior course (i.e., S-130/S-190) within first year of employment pursuant to national interagency incident management system (i.e., wildland & prescribed fire qualification system guide).

Unusual Working Conditions

• Requires travel;
• Exposed to inclement weather, dust, dirt, insects & poisonous plants;
• Responds to wildfires.

Education & Experience

• Completion of undergraduate core coursework in forestry or related field of study;
• 12 months training or 12 months experience in public relations;
• 12 months training or 12 months experience in operation of computer software programs;
• Valid driver's license.

• 12 months training or 12 months experience as Forestry Technician, 22321;
• Equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications For Employment noted above.

Job Skills

• Forestry;
• Natural Resources;
• Active Learning;
• Time Management.

Agency Contact

Affected by this job opening? Please contact: Abbie Hanners or Dana Smith, 614-265-6981 or hr@dnr.ohio.gov

Unposting Date

Jul 20, 2026, 11:59:00 PM

Work Location

DNR Franklin County

Primary Location

United States of America-OHIO-Franklin County-Columbus

Schedule

Full-time

Work Hours

8:00am-5:00pm/variable

Classified Indicator

Classified

Agency Overview

Who we are: Did you know Ohio operates 76 state parks, manages over 750,000 acres of diverse wildlife land and more than 2 million acres of water? That’s just the tip of the iceberg of what we do at the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) as we seek to ensure a balance between wise use and protection of our natural resources for the benefit of all! Across our 12 divisions and support services, we employ office staff, law enforcement officers, geologists, biologists, engineers, attorneys, communicators, managers, and so much more. Whatever your passion, we likely have a position to fit it and pathways for advancement! Working at ODNR is a special experience. Our employees are afforded opportunities to participate in public events at parks, nature preserves, wildlife areas, and annually at the Natural Resources Park at the Ohio State Fair. We routinely have Lunch and Learn events at our Assembly Center which are streamed on Teams Live as are monthly updates with our Director.