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Forestry Crew Specialist 1-2 - Wildland Firefighter

DAF-Agriculture and Forestry · Monroe, LA

$13.74 - $27.80 Hourly Posted Oct 2, 2026 · 3 days ago Closes Oct 12, 2026
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Job #FOR-51157-10.2.26-TW This position is located within the Office of Forestry in Ouachita Parish. The Office of Forestry's primary responsibilities include suppressing timberland wildfires; promoting sound forest management practices; disseminating information; facilitating educational programs; producing reforestation seedlings; enforcing timber-related laws; investigating timber theft; and assisting community urban forestry programs. The incumbent of this position is responsible for performing duties related to fire prevention and suppression of wildfires in the forestlands of Louisiana. Supervision for this position is received from the Forestry Parish Supervisor. Ready to make a difference in protecting Louisiana's forests? Join the Louisiana Department of Agriculture & Forestry as a Forestry Crew Specialist! Play a vital role in wildfire prevention and suppression, promote sound forest management, enforce timber laws, and support community forestry programs. Advance your career with leadership opportunities and CDL options. This position offers eligibility for the Hazardous Duty Services Retirement Plan at all levels of the CPG.

Source: GovernmentJobs / State of Louisiana NeoGov

Pay & demand for Foresters in Louisiana

This listing advertises about $43,202/yr.

10th median 90th
Employed in Louisiana
130
Share of LA jobs
0.07 per 1,000

Typical path: Bachelor's or graduate degree in a science field

Living in Monroe, LA

Median rent
$897/mo
Median home value
$163,000
Median household income
$49,203/yr
Population
224,705

A month at this job's midpoint pay would cover about 4.0 months of median rent here.

HUD fair market rent (FY2026, Ouachita Parish): $793/mo 1BR · $1,026/mo 2BR — a 2BR at FMR takes about 28% of this job's monthly midpoint pay.

Wage estimates: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics, 2025 annual estimates, occupation 191032 — Foresters. Percentile is an estimate for comparison, not a guarantee. Cost-of-living figures: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 5-year estimates. Fair market rents: U.S. Department of Housing & Urban Development, FY2026.