Forester 4 - Tok Area Forester (PCN 10-9675)

State of Alaska•Multiple Locations, AK

7d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Department of Natural Resources, Division of Forestry & Fire Protection, is recruiting for a Forester 4 position based in Tok or Fairbanks. This position is open to Alaska Residents only. The State of Alaska seeks a professional forester to join our team focused on Alaska’s forest management responsibilities in interior Alaska's boreal forest. The organization operates in Alaska's dynamic, diverse geographic setting and the many opportunities it offers. Reporting to the Northern Region Forester, the Tok-Copper River Area Forester manages the commercial timber sale program and personal use firewood program for the area and supervises a resource forester. The Area Forester is tasked with ensuring all operations adhere to the Alaska Forest Resources and Practices Act (FRPA) Statutes and Regulations aimed at the protection of fish and wildlife habitat to prevent the degradation of water quality and utilize the best management practices (BMPs) for timber harvesting on all state, municipal, and private land as well as reforestation of harvested areas. In addition, this position supports the local community by administering the personal use firewood sales and during the summer months on large forest fires. This position will also serve as a Jurisdictional Representative on wildland fire incidents and is required to maintain a NWCG Red Card and meet fitness requirements. The Division seeks individuals interested in growth or advancement in our organization. The mission of the Division of Forestry & Fire Protection’s forestry branch 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.
EITHER One year of professional advanced-level experience in forestry, natural resources, or a closely related field (e.g., Forester 3 or Natural Resource Specialist 3 with the State of Alaska, or the equivalent).
OR Three years of professional journey-level experience in forestry, natural resources, or a closely related field (e.g., Forester 2, Fire Management Officer, State Logistics Center Coordinator, or Natural Resource Specialist 2 with the State of Alaska, or the equivalent).
Substitution: Four years in any combination of post-secondary education from an accredited college that includes a minimum of 24 semester hours or 36 quarter hours in forestry, natural resources, or a closely related field AND journey-level 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 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: Incident Commander Type 2 (ICT2), Planning Section Chief Type 2 (PSC2), Operations Section Chief Type 2 (OSC2), or Logistics Section Chief Type 2 (LSC2).
Valid Alaska driver's license.
Ability to travel and work in adverse weather conditions.
Ability to work independently.
Proficiency in computer skills, software applications, databases, and automated systems.
Knowledge of silviculture, forest ecology, forest use, management, harvesting, inventories, regeneration, sustainability, and conservation.
Knowledge of public planning functions, principles, methods, and techniques related to community planning, outdoor recreation planning, and natural resource management.
Ability to plan, coordinate, and monitor programs to ensure compliance with government requirements.
Must 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

Interest in growth or advancement in the organization.

Responsibilities

Manages the commercial timber sale program for the area.
Manages the personal use firewood program for the area.
Supervises a resource forester.
Ensures all operations adhere to the Alaska Forest Resources and Practices Act (FRPA) Statutes and Regulations.
Protects fish and wildlife habitat.
Prevents degradation of water quality.
Utilizes best management practices (BMPs) for timber harvesting on all state, municipal, and private land.
Oversees reforestation of harvested areas.
Administers personal use firewood sales.
Responds to large forest fires during summer months.
Serves as a Jurisdictional Representative on wildland fire incidents.
Maintains a NWCG Red Card and meets fitness requirements.