Forester

LAKE COUNTY FORESTRY DEPARTMENT 

Human Resources Department
616 Third Avenue
Two Harbors, MN 55616
Website: www.co.lake.mn.us

POSITION: FORESTER

The current vacancy is for one full-time position in the Lake County Forestry Department and is eligible for Benefits Package.

SALARY: $31.89 - $43.05 per hour

CLOSING DATE: Open until filled; initial review due June 20, 2025

Applications must be on official forms. Resumes will be accepted, but not in lieu of an application.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor’s degree in Forestry or related field; or an equivalent combination of education and experience; and a valid Driver’s license.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Responsible for managing multiple land-uses on tax forfeited land. Responsibilities may include timber sale development, forest inventory and stand development, public relations and assistance, road design and maintenance as well as accomplishing other land management activities.

WORK TEST PERIOD:

Appointee to the position must successfully complete probationary period per contract.

BACKGROUND CHECK:

Applicants selected for appointment must pass a criminal background check.

DRUG TESTING:

Applicants selected for appointment must take and pass a drug test.

PHYSICAL-MEDICAL STANDARDS:

Applicants must meet essential physical requirements of the position.

EMPLOYMENT ELIGIBILITY VERIFICATION:

All new employees must complete and sign employment eligibility verification form on the first day of employment. Documentation verifying identity and employment eligibility must be submitted within three days of the first day of employment.

APPLICATION INFORMATION:

Application, Classification Specification, and Benefit Package may be obtained by contacting Lake County Human Resources Department, 616 Third Avenue, Two Harbors, MN, 55616; or Lake County Service Center, 99 Edison Boulevard, Silver Bay, MN, 55614; website: www.co.lake.mn.us; or call (218) 834-8323.

ACCOMMODATION:

Applicants who wish to request accommodation to application process should contact Lake County Human Resources at (218) 834-8323.

VETERAN’S PREFERENCE:

Proof and claims for Veteran’s Preference must be filed with Lake County Human Resources at time of application.

NON-DISCRIMINATION:

Lake County is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, sex (including pregnancy), age, color, national origin, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, familial status, membership or activity in a local commission, genetic information, or any other protected classification.