Stewardship Forester

Job Responsibilities

To coordinate and implement the Stewardship Forester Program at the regional level. Serves as member of regional staff and assists with forest management and fire activities within the region.

• Develops and completes new and/or revised Stewardship Management Plans for private non-industrial forest landowners throughout the region.  Coordinates the plan development of private forestry consultants as well as other state and federal agency personnel.  Provides assistance to SC Forestry Commission foresters in plan development.
• Coordinates the implementation of Stewardship Management Plans on private non-industrial forest lands throughout the region. Monitors landowner accomplishments to assess implementation and the provision of technical assistance to Stewardship landowners that will move them toward “Forest Steward” status.
• Coordinates Stewardship educational program for assigned region.  Presents program information to interested groups such as landowner associations, conservation groups, garden clubs, etc.  Develops or assists in the development of publications, brochures, news releases, and displays associated with the Forest Stewardship Program. Assists with forest management activities and agency services within the region.
• Participates, as a volunteer, in the SCFC Physical Fitness Standards for fireline qualified employees as outlined in the SCFC Procedure Manual, and performs other related duties as required in support of the SC Forestry Commission’s mission and strategic plan.

Minimum and Additional Requirements

• A bachelor’s degree in forestry from a program accredited by the Society of American Foresters or a bachelor’s degree in forestry or related natural resources field that meets the Society of American Foresters’ Certified Forester educational requirements and three (3) years of forestry experience. (A master’s degree in forestry from a college or university accredited by SAF can be substituted for one (1) year of experience if the certified forester education requirements were previously met at the bachelor’s level.)
• Must become a SC Registered Forester within six (6) months of being hired.
• Criminal background check and drug test are required.
• Must possess a valid SC Driver’s License (Class D).