Forester 1/2 Flex Area Resource Forester (PCN 10-9285)

State of Alaska•Ketchikan, AK

50d•$27 - $31•Onsite

About The Position

The Department of Natural Resources, Division of Forestry & Fire Protection, is recruiting for a Forester 1/2 Flex position in Ketchikan, Alaska. What You Will Be Doing: This position prepares commercial timber sales and is instrumental in planning and implementing sale layout, timber cruising, and sale administration. The position works both alone and in small teams in remote, rural forests. As part of sale administration, the forester is expected to document in a professional manner, provide direction, and influence timber sale purchasers, contractors, and the public to protect the State's interests. Part of the position's time may also focus on administering the Alaska Forest Practices Act on private land. The position will spend time in the office planning fieldwork, processing gathered information, and communicating on subject matters in both written and verbal forms to represent and resolve issues. Mission and Values/Culture: The mission of the Division of Forestry & Fire Protection 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 up-to-date best management practices that apply to all commercial forests. Benefits of Joining Our Team: The work provides exposure to Alaska's unique physical and cultural environment. The Southeast Alaska Archipelago has abundant forest and aquatic resources. Island life and public land dominate the landscape. Forest management in the area is transitioning from old-growth to young-growth management. Work in this position and environment will provide many opportunities to adapt lessons learned elsewhere and to develop new approaches in contemporary forest management. Demand for active management by the forest industry on all land is significant. Staffing in the organization is lean, providing an opportunity for broad exposure to our variety of missions. There are multiple options for long-term growth and advancement in both the resource and fire programs. Career-long training and innovation are building blocks of our culture. Work schedules vary with the season; 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 outdoors. The Working Environment You Can Expect: The job is based in the Ketchikan office and is part of a team of four people. The amount of office time varies with the season and the ongoing operational needs. The balance of office to field work is approximately 50/50 over the span of the year. Most of the fieldwork is conducted on other islands and requires periods of travel. Time in the field will vary from one day to two weeks; most travel lasts less than a week. Accommodation while traveling is typically in hotels, short-term rentals, or occasionally remote camps. Most accommodations are in small communities. We are looking for a candidate who possesses the following position-specific competencies. Forest Management: Knowledge of the concepts, principles, and theories of silviculture and forest ecology, forest use, management, harvesting, conducting inventories, regeneration, sustainability, and conservation; and the role of disturbances in timberland resources. Click here to learn more about working for the Division of Forestry & Fire Protection.

Requirements

Forest Management: Knowledge of the concepts, principles, and theories of silviculture and forest ecology, forest use, management, harvesting, conducting inventories, regeneration, sustainability, and conservation; and the role of disturbances in timberland resources.
Applicants must possess a valid driver's license.
Transcripts.
Resume, complete with supervisor contacts.
Current driver's license.

Responsibilities

This position prepares commercial timber sales and is instrumental in planning and implementing sale layout, timber cruising, and sale administration.
The position works both alone and in small teams in remote, rural forests.
As part of sale administration, the forester is expected to document in a professional manner, provide direction, and influence timber sale purchasers, contractors, and the public to protect the State's interests.
Part of the position's time may also focus on administering the Alaska Forest Practices Act on private land.
The position will spend time in the office planning fieldwork, processing gathered information, and communicating on subject matters in both written and verbal forms to represent and resolve issues.

Benefits

Health insurance, which includes employer contributions toward medical/vision/dental
Employer paid Basic Life insurance with additional coverage available (amount depends on Bargaining Unit)
Group-based insurance premiums for
Term life (employee, spouse or qualified same sex partner, and dependents)
Long-term and short-term disability
Accidental Death and Dismemberment
Long-term care (self and eligible family members)
Supplemental Survivor Benefits
Employee-funded flexible spending accounts for tax savings on eligible health care or dependent care expenses
Membership in the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS)/Teachers' Retirement System (TRS)
Matching employer contribution into a defined contribution program (new employees)
Employer contribution into a defined benefit or defined contribution program (current employees)
Contributions to the Alaska Supplemental Annuity Plan in lieu of contributions to Social Security
Option to enroll in the Alaska Deferred Compensation Program
Personal leave with an accrual rate increase based on time served
Twelve (12) paid holidays a year