Forest Manager 2 (Maumee) - 20051171

What We Need

We are seeking energetic, passionate people who enjoy the outdoors and want to play a key role for the position of Forest Manager 2 within the Division of Forestry, headquartered at Maumee State Forest in Fulton County. The address is 3390 County Road D, Swanton, Ohio 43558. To learn more about the Division of Forestry, please visit Division of Forestry | Ohio Department of Natural Resources.

What You Will Do…

• Manages operation of Maumee State Forest & is responsible for administration of privately-owned fire protection area;
• Coordinates work performed in forest & supervises assigned staff;
• Manages, directs & assists with forest wildfire control & suppression program on state forest & private forest fire protection area;
• Performs a variety of administrative tasks & public relations duties;
• Provides expertise needed for policy revisions & management planning.
• Starting hourly pay of $29.34/hr with multiple pay increases over your first 3.5 years of service, with an end salary of $36.65/hr.
• There may also be cost of living adjustments (COLA) applied. Longevity pay supplements begin after five (5) years of state service. For more details, refer to Pay Rate and Longevity Tables | Department of Administrative Services.
  
  

UNUSUAL WORKING CONDITIONS: May require travel, exposed to inclement weather, forest fires, dust, poisonous plants, ticks, dirt & pollen; on call 24 hrs.

24 mos. trg. or 24 mos. exp. in forestry; 12 mos. trg. or 12 mos. exp. in forest management, to include forest fire control, firefighting, suppression techniques; 6 mos. trg. or 6 mos. exp. in budgeting & public relations; 6 mos. trg. or 6 mos. exp. in supervisory principles/techniques; valid driver’s license.

• Or completion of undergraduate core program in forestry; 12 mos. trg. or 12 mos. exp. in forest management, to include forest fire control, firefighting, suppression techniques; 6 mos. trg. or 6 mos. exp. in budgeting & public relations; 6 mos. trg. or 6 mos. exp. in supervisory principles/techniques; valid driver’s license.
• Or 12 mos. exp. as Forest Manager 1, 22331.
• Or equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications For Employment noted above.
  
  

Job Skills: Forestry, Technical Skills: Natural Resources, Professional Skills: Decision Making, Organizing & Planning, Developing Others

Organization

Natural Resources

Agency Contact Name and Information

Abbie Hanners or Dana Smith, hr@dnr.ohio.gov or 614-265-6981

Unposting Date

Nov 26, 2025, 10:59:00 PM

Primary Location

United States of America-OHIO-Fulton County-Swanton

Compensation

$29.34/hr

Schedule

Full-time

Work Hours

8-5 subject to change

Classified Indicator

Classified

Union

Exempt from Union

Primary Job Skill

Forestry

Technical Skills

Natural Resources

Professional Skills

Decision Making, Developing Others, Organizing and Planning

Agency Overview

Who we are:

Did you know Ohio operates 76 state parks, manages over 750,000 acres of diverse wildlife land and more than 2 million acres of water? That’s just the tip of the iceberg of what we do at the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) as we seek to ensure a balance between wise use and protection of our natural resources for the benefit of all!

Across our 12 divisions and support services, we employ office staff, law enforcement officers, geologists, biologists, engineers, attorneys, communicators, managers, and so much more. Whatever your passion, we likely have a position to fit it and pathways for advancement!

Working at ODNR is a special experience. Our employees are afforded opportunities to participate in public events at parks, nature preserves, wildlife areas, and annually at the Natural Resources Park at the Ohio State Fair! We routinely have Lunch and Learn events at our Assembly Center which are streamed on Teams Live as are monthly updates with our Director.