SPFHS-2026-19 Assistant Regional Forester

About the role

Under general supervision of a Regional Forester or other supervisory official in the Department of Environmental Protection, plans and implements and/or may assist in the oversight of forestry programs which include contract monitoring in an assigned region of the state, provides professional advice to forestry personnel, industrial organizations, and residents of the state; may serve as field authority in the scientific discipline of forestry; provides professional forestry reviews, planning, and recommendations for forestry programs within an assigned region or central office; does related work as required.

Responsibilities

• Plans and implements forestry programs including contract monitoring in an assigned region of the state.
• Provides professional advice to forestry personnel, industrial organizations, and residents of the state.
• Serves as field authority in the scientific discipline of forestry.
• Provides professional forestry reviews, planning, and recommendations for forestry programs within an assigned region or central office.

Requirements

• Education: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor’s degree or higher in Forestry, Natural Resource Management, Urban Forest Management, Silviculture, Forest Biometrics, or other closely related Forestry curriculum.
• Experience: Two (2) years of experience in Silvicultural, Forest Management, and/or Reforestation Work.
• Note: A Master's degree in Forestry may be substituted for one (1) year of experience.
• Note: Appointee may be required to possess a valid New Jersey Certified Pesticide Applicator's Permit.

Qualifications

None specified in the job posting.

Skills

Not specified in the job posting.

Benefits

• Paid Benefit Leave
• Holiday Pay
• Alternative Workweek Program
• Telework
• Pension
• Deferred Compensation
• Health Benefits (medical, prescription drug, dental & vision care) and Life Insurance
• Flexible and Health Spending Accounts (FSA/HSA)
• Commuter Tax Savings Program
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
• Tuition Reimbursement

Pay

(P22) $65,036.01- $92,158.59

Schedule

NE (35-hour) Work Week