Forester 1
Salary
$37,536.00 - $65,020.00 Annually
Location
Wayne County, WV
Job Type
Full-Time Permanent
Job Number
FOR2500034 PSA
Department
Commerce - Forestry
Opening Date
07/09/2026
Closing Date
7/26/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
LOCATION OF VACANCY
WAYNE
Civil Service Type:
Classified - This Position is Covered Under the DOP Merit System.
Nature of Work
Under direct supervision, works at a training level with specialization in the performance of technical and field work. Primary responsibility will be forest management at Cabwaylingo State Forest in Wayne County, and aid other counties in region 5. Fire prevention, preparedness, and suppression; fire prevention message to media, groups, schools, and individuals; recruits, trains, and checks equipping of forest fire wardens, patrollers, and firefighters; learn to supervises and directs forest fire suppression efforts and investigates forest fires. Conduct spot checks and complaint investigations on logging operations, help in logger training, and in logger assistance regarding the Logging Sediment Control Act. Assist landowners by providing technical assistance and advice, prepares stewardship plans, and checks reports of insect and disease. Help other agencies and employees as needed or required. Performs other duties as requested. As a condition of employment, and inquiry into job-related information will be completed, which may include, but is not limited to, criminal records, abuse registry records, driving records, employment history, and education and training. Failing to cooperate with this process, providing false or incomplete information, or discovery of disqualifying information will result in denial irrespective of then discovered.
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Minimum Qualifications
Training: Associate degree in a Forest Technology program recognized by the Society of American Foresters OR a Bachelors degree in a forestry program accredited by the Society of American Foresters.
Special Requirement: Must have a current license as a registered professional forester or a registered forestry technician or in the process of obtaining professional licensure. Must have a valid drivers license.
Must take and pass a physical examination within in the first six months of employment and submit to annual follow-up examinations. Failure to pass the initial examination will result in termination of employment. Failure to pass a subsequent examination may result in reassignment.
Positions must meet the qualifications for and become a Special Natural Resources Police Officer at the earliest opportunity following employment and maintain this commission throughout the period of employment in the position. This requirement may be waived at the discretion of the State Forester.
State employment offers a variety of benefits. Click HERE to visit the Division of Personnels Benefits Page.
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The minimum qualifications for this job title are: Training: Associate degree in a Forest Technology program recognized by the Society of American Foresters (SAF). OR a Bachelors degree in a forestry program accredited by the Society of American Foresters. Special Requirement: Must have a current license as a registered professional forester or a registered forestry technician or in the process of obtaining professional licensure. Must have a valid drivers license. Must take and pass a physical examination within the first six (6) months of employment and submit to annual follow-up examinations. Failure to pass the initial examination will result in termination of employment. Failure to pass a subsequent examination may result in reassignment. Positions must meet the qualifications for and become a Special Natural Resources Police Officer at the earliest opportunity following employment and maintain this commission throughout the period of employment in the position. This requirement may be waived at the discretion of the State Forester. Please note: All college, university or vocational school education, licensure or certification must be verified by attaching a copy of an official transcript, license, or certificate to your online application or by emailing it to the West Virginia Division of Personnel at: applicantservices@wv.gov Job duty descriptions of all experience MUST be included in the Work History section of your online application or be clearly stated on your attached resumé in order for them to be considered as qualifying experience toward the minimum qualifications. Please include details of daily job duties on your online application or resumé. To verify if your school is recognized or accredited by the Society of American Foresters or for more information, please consult their website by clicking
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How many years of full-time or equivalent part-time paid experience do you have in the field of forestry? Please remember that job duty descriptions of all experience MUST be included in the Work History section of your online application or be clearly stated on your attached resume in order for them to be considered as qualifying experience toward the minimum qualifications. Please include details of daily job duties on your online application or resume.
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SPECIAL REQUIREMENT: Do you have a valid drivers license?
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SPECIAL REQUIREMENT: Must have a current license as a registered professional forester or a registered forestry technician or in the process of obtaining professional licensure. Do you have a current license as a registered professional forester or a registered forestry technician or are you in the process of obtaining professional licensure?
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Please provide details of your education, starting with your highest level attained. For each entry, include the degree/certificate earned, major/field of study, dates attended/graduated, and the name of the institution. Use the following formats as a guide:
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Were all of the jobs listed on your online application or resume paid? If not, please list your unpaid positions below. If all of your jobs were paid, please enter "Yes". Please note that compensation may not only be salary or wages; it may also be room and board, gas mileage, etc.
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Were all of the jobs listed on your application or resume full-time positions? If not, please list your part-time positions below. If all of your jobs were full-time, please enter "Yes".
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We do not accept any of the following documentation. These will not be utilized during the application process. This documentation will not be reviewed or accepted. 1) Unofficial transcripts 2) High School Diplomas/transcripts 3) Unrelated documents not pertaining to the position for which you are applying 4) Any international degree that has not been evaluated by a N.A.C.E.S. (National Association of Credential Evaluation Services) approved organization. For more information, please visit: https://www.naces.org/members Please do not attach any of the above documentation to your application, nor send it to the Division of Personnel via email or regular mail. By clicking "Yes", I indicate that I have read and understand this statement pertaining to my application.
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AFFIRMATION: I certify under penalty of law and disqualification that all statements are true and complete. I authorize the State of West Virginia and any agent acting on its behalf to conduct an inquiry into any job-related information contained in this application. I release the State of West Virginia and any agent acting on its behalf from any and all liability by reason of the request for such information. I further authorize and request each former employer, educational institution, or organization (including law enforcement agencies) to provide all information that may be sought in connection with this application.
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AFFIRMATION: I certify under penalty of law and disqualification that all statements are true and complete. I authorize the State of West Virginia and any agent acting on its behalf to conduct an inquiry into any job-related information contained in this application. I release the State of West Virginia and any agent acting on its behalf from any and all liability by reason of the request for such information. I further authorize and request each former employer, educational institution, or organization (including law enforcement agencies) to provide all information that may be sought in connection with this application. WE DO NOT ACCEPT THE FOLLOWING DOCUMENTATION: Unofficial transcripts High school diplomas or transcripts Birth certificates Social Security Cards Driver's Licenses Passports These documents will be removed from your profile if submitted.
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Employer West Virginia
Address 1900 Kanawha Blvd. East
Building 3 Suite 500
Charleston, West Virginia, 25305
Phone (304) 558-3950
Website http://personnel.wv.gov