Forester 4 Area Forester Southern Southeast Area (PCN 10-9245)

State of Alaska • Multiple Locations, AK

13d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Department of Natural Resources, Division of Forestry & Fire Protection, is recruiting for a Forester 4 to be located in one of the following Alaska Communities: Ketchikan, Craig, Klawock, or Thorne Bay. The State of Alaska seeks a professional forester to join our team focused on Alaska’s forest management responsibilities in the temperate rainforest of Southeast Alaska; the organization operates in Alaska's dynamic and diverse geographic setting and the many opportunities it offers. A forester in the position can expect to be involved in a variety of projects. The work requires a robust presence in the field that the incumbent supports with similar time in the office. The Division seeks individuals interested in growth or advancement in our organization. The mission of the Division of Forestry is to develop, conserve, and enhance Alaska’s forests to provide a sustainable supply of forest resources for Alaskans. We are leaders in forest management, forest practices, wildland fire management, and cooperative forestry programs across the state. Our influence crosses ownership boundaries through leadership of all-risk incident management teams, management of federal timber resources under the Good Neighbor Authority and Shared Stewardship Agreements, and up-to-date best management practices that apply to all commercial forests.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college in forestry, natural resources, or a closely related field that includes a minimum of 24 semester hours or 36 quarter hours in forestry or closely related curricula.
• AND EITHER One years of professional advanced level experience in forestry, natural resources, or a closely related field.
• OR Three years of professional journey level experience in forestry, natural resources, or a closely related field.
• Closely related curricula and work experience includes fields such as: geosciences, geography, natural resources, environmental sciences, soils, hydrology, wildlife habitat management, forest engineering, remote sensing, vegetation classification, natural resource bio-metrics, and wildland fire control.
• One year of work experience equals 12 months of seasonal work.
• Positions may require travel both in and out-of-state for fire suppression assignments.
• May be on stand-by or recall status during the fire season.
• May be assigned work in and out of the area that requires the absence from the duty station for 14 to 21 days.
• May fly in small fixed wing aircraft or helicopters and handle hazardous materials.
• Most positions require "Red Card" qualification under the Incident Command System.
• Some positions may require a commercial driver's license with appropriate endorsements.
• Possess a valid driver's license.
• Must have been convicted of a misdemeanor crime of domestic violence, you may not hold this position.

Nice To Haves

• Individuals interested in growth or advancement in our organization.
• Certification from an accredited vocational technical school in forestry, natural resource management, or a closely related field and three years of experience in the technical aspects of forest management and practices such as fire prevention, suppression, timber sales, reforestation or inventory may substitute for the required bachelor's degree.
• Certification via NWCG (National Wildfire Coordinating Group) Incident Qualification Card (AKA 'red card') within the preceding three (3) years in any of the following will substitute for the required education: 1. Incident Commander Type 2 (ICT2), 2. Planning Section Chief Type 2 (PSC2), 3. Operations Section Chief Type 2 (OSC2), or 4. Logistics Section Chief Type 2 (LSC2)

Responsibilities

• Involved in a variety of projects.
• Requires a robust presence in the field that the incumbent supports with similar time in the office.
• Adapt lessons learned elsewhere and develop new approaches in contemporary forest management.
• Manage federal timber resources under the Good Neighbor Authority and Shared Stewardship Agreements.
• Apply up-to-date best management practices that apply to all commercial forests.
• Timber sale preparation.

Benefits

• Career-long training and innovation are a building block of our culture.
• Summer tends to provide extended weather and long daylight opportunities for project work, which can in turn provide blocks of time off to enjoy the location’s outdoor opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level