GFC is a dynamic state agency responsible for providing leadership, service and education in the protection and conservation of Georgia’s forest resources. GFC offers many exciting career opportunities in the forestry industry and is an equal opportunity employer and service provider.
Careers at GFC
GFC seeks to recruit highly qualified technical, administrative and managerial personnel. We offer challenging work, training opportunities, attractive employee benefits and a pay for performance compensation plan.
Ranger/Wildland Firefighter
Ranger applications are only accepted when there is an advertised job vacancy posting.
Examples of duties:
- Operate two to five ton trucks and medium to heavy crawler tractors in the suppression of wildfires
- Prepare reports, including measuring and computing acreage
- Assist landowners in control burns and plow pre-suppression breaks
- Use appropriate equipment including hand tools and bull dozers to suppress wildfires
- Perform preventative maintenance and small repairs to fire suppression equipment
- Respond to fire calls and other requests for assistance, such as accidents and other emergencies
- Participate in rotating ‘on call’ schedule to respond after hours and on weekends
Forester
Forester applications are only accepted when there is an advertised job vacancy posting. A prerequisite is a 4-year Forestry degree from a Society of American Foresters (SAF) accredited school.
Examples of duties:
- Provide technical assistance to landowners in all areas of forest management
- Write multiple resource-based forest management plans for landowners
- Assist with timber sales on state lands
- Provide technical assistance to landowners in afforestation and reforestation
- Diagnose insect and disease infestations and make recommendations for control
- Assess storm damage to forest lands
- Develop prescribed burning plans and assist with implementation
- Provide assistance with establishing Streamside Management Zones
- Present forestry programs to school groups and local government bodies
- Assist landowners with cost share programs
Dispatcher
GFC employs part time and full time dispatchers. Part time dispatcher applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.
Examples of duties:
- Support of fire control activities under limited supervision
- Operate and monitor a voice and data communications system consisting of: two-way radio, telephone and computer data communications network
- Assist in location, dispatching of equipment and maintaining radio contact with personnel
- Stay abreast of current fire information and issue weather updates
- Receive and process burn permits
- Perform related clerical work including completion of reports and answering/forwarding incoming telephone calls
- Perform minor janitorial duties within the dispatch work area
We are always accepting applications! Click here the State of Georgia Application.
Please send a completed application to one of the following contacts:
| Macon Response Center | Booth, Ashlee | Supervisor - Response Center | abooth@gfc.state.ga.us |
| Southern Response Center | Waller, Rebecca | Supervisor - Response Center | rwaller@gfc.state.ga.us |
Other Jobs
Occasionally, we have other positions which come open, such as administrative assistant, accountant, forest inventory analysis forester or welder. When we do, the vacancy will be posted below.
Current Job Openings
Please check our Current Job Openings to see if there is an available position that fits your skills and interests. We update this information regularly, so check back for new postings for jobs.
| Wildland Firefighter/Ranger (Chattahoochee/Marion) | LAW0B5X | 3/30/2026 | Buena Vista | Full-Time | Apply Now | Georgia Forestry Commission's elite workforce is focused on conserving and protecting Georgia's forest resources. Our highly trained wildland firefighters enjoy a dynamic work environment, become experts in the field of wildland fire suppression/prevention, and become part of a unique, all hazard response state agency. Apply today to see if you have what it takes! Must have a commercial learner's permit (CLP) prior to hire date and the ability to obtain a CDL within 12 weeks. |
| Forester FIA 1 | NAT00XR | 3/24/2026 | Statesboro | Full-Time | Apply Now | **THIS POSITION IS REQUIRED TO PASS THE MODERATE WORK CAPACITY TEST OR PAT ANNUALLY** Examples of duties: Locate or re-locate, establish and re-establish permanent forest plots using specialized forestry tools and equipment; collect, encode, summarize, and download forest resource data in digital and hard copy format using computerized field data recorders and computers; conduct measurement and re-measurement procedures on various forest biota; identify and classify forest stand histories, land use changes, stand management opportunities, and various types of forest vegetation and ecosystems using common and scientific names and terms; incorporate and conduct quality control inspections within forest resource data collection processes to establish technical accuracy. Produce, develop, and incorporate weekly and/or monthly reports, correspondence, verbal communications, records, etc. to State FIA Coordinator and/or USFS personnel conveying various information necessary to communicate progress, problems, changes, and other timely criteria. Minimum Qualifications: Completion of an associate's degree in forestry, forest resources, or a closely related major which includes core forestry coursework, from a SAF-accredited school. Must have a valid driver’s license Preferred Qualifications: Completion of a bachelor’s degree in forestry, forest resources, or a closely related major which includes core forestry coursework, from a SAF-accredited school. Associate degree in forestry, forest resources, or related area from an (SAF) accredited college or university. Note: A valid driver's license is required. |
| Purchase/Procurement Agent 1 | PRO003D | 3/23/2026 | Macon | Full-Time | Apply Now | Examples of Duties: Provides procurement support and purchases supplies, equipment, or services necessary for the operation of GFC. Initiate, develop and manage bid process according to state laws and procedures, GFC policies and professional standards. Conducts pre-bid meetings across the state for construction projects and annual training which may require overnight travel. Also attends appropriate training as required. Review, approve/deny and process requisitions, purchase orders and invoices in Peoplesoft checking for conformity with specifications, proper coding, state laws, rules and regulations and GFC Policies and Procedures. Assist with monthly purchasing card activities and audits. Develop and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders. Minimum Qualifications: Associate's degree in business administration, public administration or a directly related field from an accredited college or university OR Two years of experience in a purchasing environment providing support in collecting bids, completing procurement documents and related functions. Must have or obtain within 12 months the Georgia Certified Purchasing Associate certificate. Must be proficient with Excel. Must be able to pass credit check to obtain a State P-card. Professional experience in a purchasing environment providing support in collecting bids, completing procurement documents and related functions may substitute for the degree on a year for year basis. |
| Wildland Firefighter/Ranger (Crawford/Houston/Peach) | LAW0B5K | 3/23/2026 | Knoxville | Full-Time | Apply Now | Georgia Forestry Commission's elite workforce is focused on conserving and protecting Georgia's forest resources. Our highly trained wildland firefighters enjoy a dynamic work environment, become experts in the field of wildland fire suppression/prevention, and become part of a unique, all hazard response state agency. Apply today to see if you have what it takes! Must have a commercial learner's permit (CLP) prior to hire date and the ability to obtain a CDL within 12 weeks. |