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

State of Alaska • Multiple Locations, AK

22d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Department of Natural Resources, Division of Forestry & Fire Protection, is recruiting for a Forester 4, with a duty station of Ketchikan, Craig, Klawock, or Thorne Bay, Alaska. 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 the dynamic and diverse geographic setting of Alaska 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 the application of up-to-date, best management practices across 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 year of professional advanced level experience in forestry, natural resources, or a closely related field (e.g., Forester 3 or Natural Resource Specialist 3).
• 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).
• 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 Incident Commander Type 2 (ICT2), Planning Section Chief Type 2 (PSC2), Operations Section Chief Type 2 (OSC2), or Logistics Section Chief Type 2 (LSC2) will substitute for the required education.
• Possess a valid driver's license.
• Must have been convicted of a misdemeanor crime of domestic violence, you may not hold this position.
• Application must be supported and demonstrate minimum required competencies for the job class.

Nice To Haves

• Interest in growth or advancement in the organization.
• NWCG Red Card qualification (if applicable).

Responsibilities

• Manage Alaska’s forest management responsibilities in the temperate rainforest of Southeast Alaska.
• Engage in a variety of projects requiring both field and office work.
• Develop, conserve, and enhance Alaska’s forests.
• Lead all-risk incident management teams.
• Manage federal timber resources under the Good Neighbor Authority and Shared Stewardship Agreements.
• Apply up-to-date, best management practices across all commercial forests.
• Conduct fieldwork on other islands, requiring travel.
• Prepare timber sales, subject to various logistical constraints.
• Perform forest resources practices and contract administration.

Benefits

• Exposure to Alaska's unique physical and cultural environment.
• Opportunities to adapt lessons learned elsewhere and develop new approaches in contemporary forest management.
• Opportunities for broad exposure to a variety of missions.
• Multiple options for long-term growth and advancement in both resources and fire programs.
• Career-long training and innovation.
• Blocks of time off to enjoy the location’s outdoor opportunities during summer months.

What This Job Offers

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