Forester I

• Under direct supervision, records forest inventory and health monitoring data on forest inventory plots with a degree of accuracy as required by the U.S. Forest Service - Southern Research Station - Forest Inventory and Analysis Unit.
• Works on a two-person forestry crew locating forest inventory plots and records inventory and health monitoring data at a minimum production rate with the degree of accuracy required by the U.S. Forest Service - Southern Research Station - Forest Inventory and Analysis Unit.  
• Assist in determining ownership and obtaining permission from owner to enter property where plots are located.  Digitally transmit completed data to U.S. Forest Service.
• Attends training sessions related to the Forest Inventory and Analysis program, Forester I position and other required or voluntary South Carolina Forestry Commission training.
• Participates in activities and/or projects in support of agency's mission and performs other duties as required.  

Spring 2024 graduates may be considered for employment, contingent upon receipt of a bachelor’s degree in Forestry (or related natural resources field)  from a college or university accredited by the Society of American Foresters (SAF) prior to start date.  

You will be required to submit a certified official college transcript prior to the first day of employment. You will be considered ineligible for employment if you fail to obtain a bachelor’s degree in forestry (or related natural resources field) from a college or university accredited by SAF or provide a certified official college transcript prior to the first day of employment.