Employer Georgia Forestry Commission Job Description, Responsibilities and Required Qualifications or Skills Provide technical assistance to landowners in all areas of forest management. Write multiple resource-based forest management plans for landowners. Assist with timber sales on state lands. Provide technical assistance to landowners in afforestation and reforestation. Diagnose insect and disease infestations and make recommendations for control. Assess storm damage to forest lands. Develop prescribed burning plans and assist with implementation. Provide assistance with establishing Streamside Management Zones. Present forestry programs to school groups and local government bodies. Assist landowners with cost-share programs. Prepare reports, including measuring and computing acreage. Assist landowners in control of burns. May operate heavy equipment. Assist with fire control as needed. Qualified candidates will have completed a bachelor’s degree in forestry, forest resources, or closely related major, which includes core forestry coursework from a SAF accredited school, or have obtained an associate degree in forestry, which includes forestry coursework from an SAF accredited school, and be a Georgia Registered Forester. Proficiency in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and GIS, and excellent communication and customer service skills are required. Job Field: Forestry Job Type: Full Time Location Detail: Valdosta, GA area Salary: $52,000.00 Job Benefits: The State of Georgia offers a competitive compensation package to all full time, benefits eligible, employees. This package includes access to various insurance plans, membership in the Employee Retirement System (with the opportunity to earn a pension upon retirement), and other additional benefits including a very generous paid time off package. Application Deadline: Fri, 10/17/2025 - 12:00pm Link to Full Job Posting: https://ga.referrals.selectminds.com/jobs/forester-1-70822
