Top 29 Forestry Jobs in Oklahoma

State Forester/Director of Forestry Services
The State of Oklahoma —Oklahoma County, OK
- Up to $112,459 a year
- Full-time
- Office
- 3 years
- Bachelor's degree
Forestry Research Technician
Oklahoma State University —Stillwater, OK
- $17 - $24 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- Management
- Mid-level
- Driver's License
- Paid holidays
- Employee assistance program
4d
Utility Forester
The Davey Tree Expert Company —Oklahoma City, OK
- Weekends as needed
- Microsoft Outlook
- Mid-level
- Driver's License
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
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Consulting Utility Forester
ArborMetrics Solutions, LLC —Shawnee, OK
- $23 - $28 an hour
- Full-time
- Background check
- Spanish
- Clean driving record
- Paid parental leave
- Fuel card
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Transmission Work Planner
The Davey Tree Expert Company —Oklahoma City, OK
- Full-time
- Background check
- CPR Certification
- Clean driving record
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
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11d
Senior Consulting Utility Forester
ArborMetrics Solutions, LLC —Oklahoma City, OK
- $23 - $28 an hour
- Full-time
- Background check
- Spanish
- Clean driving record
- Paid parental leave
- Fuel card
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Tree Pruner/Arborist
Ryan Lawn & Tree Inc —Broken Arrow, OK
- From $43,000 a year
- Full-time
- Ability to walk for extended periods
- Pass drug screening
- Residential
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
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10d
Sales Representative
Green Bay Packaging Inc —Tulsa, OK
- Full-time
- Marketing
- Bachelor of Science
- Mid-level
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Sales Representative
Green Bay Packaging Inc —Chickasha, OK
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- Presentation skills
- Contracts
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
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Arborist Supervisor
University of Oklahoma —Norman, OK
- $24.18 an hour
- Monday to Friday
- Background check
- Heavy equipment operation
- Bachelor of Science
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Consulting Utility Forester
The Davey Tree Expert Company —Muskogee, OK
- Weekends as needed
- Microsoft Outlook
- Mid-level
- Driver's License
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
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11d
Consulting Utility Forester
ACRT, Inc. —Oklahoma City, OK
- Full-time
- Clean driving record
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- Fuel card
- Health savings account
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12d
Sr. Turf Specialist
University of Oklahoma —Norman, OK
- Up to $14.18 an hour
- Background check
- Driver's License
- Travel
Trimmer C
The Davey Tree Expert Company —Oklahoma City, OK
- $17.50 - $23.00 an hour
- Full-time
- Surgery
- Travel
- Outdoor work
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
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GENERAL MAINTENANCE WORKER - FORT SILL WORKSHOPS
VETPRIDE SERVICES INC —Fort Sill, OK
- $19.40 an hour
- Full-time
- Carpentry
- 18 years or older
- Pass drug screening
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
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Consulting Staff Forester
ACRT, Inc. —Oklahoma City, OK
- Weekends as needed
- Clean driving record
- Writing skills
- Maintenance
- Fuel card
- Health savings account
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12d
Transmission Work Planner | Tulsa, OK
ACRT, Inc. —Tulsa, OK
- $18.00 - $27.50 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- Background check
- Pass drug screening
- Mid-level
- Fuel card
- Disability insurance
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Transmission Work Planner | Muskogee, OK
ACRT, Inc. —Muskogee, OK
- $18.00 - $27.50 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- Background check
- Pass drug screening
- Mid-level
- Fuel card
- Disability insurance
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Forestry Research Technician
Oklahoma State University —Stillwater, OK
Must possess and maintain valid driver’s license. One year related field experience and/or natural resources courses with field lab experience.
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Transmission Work Planner
The Davey Tree Expert Company —Oklahoma City, OK
1 year of utility vegetation management experience or similar experience in a related field (tree work industry, landscape professional) OR.
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State Forester/Director of Forestry Services

The State of Oklahoma -
Oklahoma County, OK

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Job Details

Full-time
Up to $112,459 a year

Qualifications

Economics
Staff supervision
Team supervision
Regulatory compliance
Technical report writing
Accounting
Developing new training programs
Forest management
Staffing management
General management
Program budgeting
Professional development training
Organizational budget management

Full Job Description

Job Posting Title

State Forester/Director of Forestry Services

Agency

040 DEPT OF AGRICULTURE FOOD & FORESTRY

Supervisory Organization

Agriculture, Food, & Forestry-Argiculture Building

Job Posting End Date

Refer to the date listed at the top of this posting, if available. Continuous if date is blank.

Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the posting end date above.

Estimated Appointment End Date (Continuous if Blank)

Full/Part-Time

Full time

Job Type

Regular

Compensation

up to $112,459.00 annually

Job Description

The Oklahoma Department of Agriculture, Food and Forestry (ODAFF) is seeking a full time State Forester/Director of Forestry Services in the Forestry Services Division. This position (PIN #04000757) is in state government, located in Oklahoma City, OK. The State of Oklahoma offers a comprehensive Benefits Package , including a generous benefit allowance to offset the cost of insurance premiums for employees and their eligible dependents.

The annual pay for this position is up to $112,459.00 based on education and experience.

This position serves as the director of the State Forestry Division. This position is responsible for the planning and development of State Forestry programs and will be the primary point of contact for wildfire management activities in the state.

Typical Functions:

Plan, develop and direct Oklahoma State Forestry programs for ensuring compliance with state and federal laws.
Oversee and coordinate the implementation of state and federal resource grants and initiatives.
Maintain, coordinate and promote statewide role in wildland fire prevention, mitigation, detection and suppression, providing direction to all forestry division employees.
Develop and maintain collaborations and partnerships with organizations, providing guidance on resource management and protection.
Monitor and communicate Oklahoma’s wildland fire dangers and related activities.
Provide input on legislation related to Forestry and wildfire management services and coordinate all legislative dialogue with the ODAFF legislative liaison.
Maintain Division Incident Management Team ensuring NWCG qualified staff, personnel development and implementing effective changes as needed.
Plan, coordinate and direct field inspection and investigation activities; conduct assessments of staffing needs, assignment of work and effective use of staff.
Review reports, recommendations, complaints and other information and directs or coordinates further action as needed, including coordination with other state, local or federal officials.
Interpret state and federal laws and regulations concerning program requirements; advise appropriate directors and others as needed in emergency situations.
Prepare program budget recommendations and supportive data for inclusion in agency budget; maintain program records and reports.
Represent the agency or the state at public and intergovernmental meetings concerning program responsibilities; plans public relations and educational activities to promote public awareness of agricultural issues, products, services and programs.
Establish overall direction for division and its programs; sets goals and objectives; coordinates strategic program planning in the Forestry Services Division; evaluates division operations and programs and recommends improvements.
Coordinate development and maintenance of policies and procedures for division operations and programs.
Provide input, as needed, into the agency’s rule-making process within the Forestry Services Division.

Level Description: At this level employees are assigned responsibilities which involve overall responsibility for performing administrative and managerial work in organizing and directing a major division related to the development, regulation, enforcement and operation of the Oklahoma Department of Agriculture, Food, and Forestry. Direction will be provided to program managers and assigned staff in establishing and meeting goals and objectives and insuring compliance with existing laws and standards.

Education and Experience: Requirements at this level consist of a bachelor’s degree in agriculture, forestry, biological sciences, physical sciences, or a closely related field and three years of experience in agricultural inspection, regulation or production, forestry, or plant industries, plus seven years of experience in a supervisory capacity, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

NOTE: No substitution will be allowed for the required supervisory experience.

Knowledge, Skill, and Abilities: Requirements include knowledge of state and federal laws concerning Forestry Services, forest management and Wildfire prevention and management; of various agricultural products and services and industry operations in the area of assignment; of business and economics theory; of general accounting principles; of budget preparation and control; of supervisory principles and practices; of principles and practices of public administration; and of personnel administration. Ability is required to manage programs and personnel; to interpret state and federal laws; to prepare and develop training programs; to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others; to write technical reports; to supervise and direct the work of others; to analyze and resolve highly complex administrative and personnel problems; and to direct multiple services and activities related to Forestry Services.

Physical Demands and Work Environment: This position will work in an office setting and outdoors and will work closely with landowners, and other natural resources personnel. Field work sometimes occurs in extreme environmental conditions, such as extreme temperatures; high winds; smoke; and dust. This position is subject to on call after regular duty hours to serve as needed. Travel may be required up to 50% during extreme wildfire seasons and may require frequent travel throughout multiple counties in the state.

Additional Information:

This position is subject to a twelve-month probationary period.

The Department of Agriculture, Food and Forestry has determined that some positions in this job family are safety sensitive as defined by 63 O.S. § 427.8.

Reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities may be provided upon request.

Equal Opportunity Employment

The State of Oklahoma is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of genetic information, race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, or disability.

Current active State of Oklahoma employees must apply for open positions internally through the Workday Jobs Hub .

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