Forestry Officer
Forestry Department officer — manages forest reserves, enforces the Forest Act, supports watershed restoration, and develops community forestry programmes.
Typical Salary
J$2M
to J$4M per year
Open Roles
60+
across Jamaica
Job Market
Stable
Watershed management priority
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Career Paths
Forestry Technician→Forestry Officer→Senior Forestry Officer→Forest Conservator
Salary Range in Jamaica
Mid
Entry: J$2MSenior: J$4M
Key Skills
Forest inventory
Timber licence processing
Fire management
Biodiversity monitoring
Watershed conservation
Community forestry
Tree nursery management
GIS mapping
Education
Minimum Entry
- BSc Forestry or Environmental Science
- Forestry Department training
Preferred
- MSc Forestry or Natural Resource Management
- GIS/remote sensing skills
Professional Qualifications
- BSc Forestry / Environmental Science
- Forestry Department appointment
- GIS certificate
Market Trend
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