Forester II (Forest Products Utilization & Marketing)

Department of Agriculture, Conservation, and Forestry•Augusta, GA

17d•Hybrid

About The Position

If you are a current State of Maine employee, you must complete your application through the internal application process (Find Jobs Report). Please apply using your PRISM account. If you are on Seasonal Leave and do not have access to PRISM, contact your local Human Resources representative for application information. The Department of Agriculture, Conservation & Forestry, Maine Forest Service (MFS), has a current vacancy for a Forester II position in Maine. The position of Forest Products Utilization & Marketing Forester II provides subject matter expertise to fulfill MFS’s mission of education, assistance, resource information and analyses to multiple audiences. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE, CONSERVATION & FORESTRY FORESTER II (FOREST PRODUCTS UTILIZATION & MARKETING) Opening Date: February 02, 2026 Closing Date: End of day February 23, 2026 Location: Augusta Position Number: 01711-3849 Class Code: 9452 Grade: 25 (Professional/Technical Unit) Salary: $55,764.80 - $78,228.80 Per Year (This includes a 2.5% Salary Adjustment) BRIEF JOB DESCRIPTION: This is professional forestry work involved in promoting informed decisions about Maine's forests to a wide variety of audiences, with a focus on forest products. The position collaborates closely with a team of MFS field, program, and leadership staff, and would occasionally work with and advise department staff and leadership. There is partial remote work flexibility with this position following DACF Telework guidelines and management approval. For questions specific to the position, please contact Morten Moesswilde at: [email protected]

Requirements

A Bachelor’s Degree in Forestry or related field and four (4) years field experience involving inspection and supervision of harvesting operations, surveying, cruising, timber making, and general forest management planning.
Equivalent related experience may be substituted for education on a year-for-year basis.
Licensed as a Registered Professional Forester from the Maine State Board of Licensure for Professional Foresters.
Three professional references must be provided and made available at the interview.

Nice To Haves

Stewardship – broad knowledge and appreciation of the economic, ecological, and social values of Maine’s forests, with specific familiarity and experience with the forest products supply chain, harvesting, wood procurement & processing.
Analyst – ability to compile, interpret, and analyze quantitative and qualitative data using sophisticated methods to generate required and supplemental MFS reports.
Collaborator – ability to work independently, within a team, and with outside entities.
Initiative - identify needs, seek additional resources, and initiate efforts to address emerging issues, including new markets, mills, businesses, technologies and products.
People person – ability to communicate easily, tactfully, and professionally with all audiences, from the forest industry to Maine’s wider forest land use community.
Recorder/reporter – capable of preparing effective reports, assessments, and other documentation in written and electronic formats.

Responsibilities

Provide technical services and training related to forest products to wood processors, mills, landowners, loggers, and foresters.
Gather, track, analyze, and disseminate information and data regarding utilization and markets for wood and other forest products.
Provide forest policy analyses to help support Maine’s forest products economy.
Collaborate with other agencies and entities to promote diverse forest products.
Identify, disseminate and manage grants available to forest products entities.
Prepare and deliver presentations, reports, informational materials, and correspondence about forest products and related resources.

Benefits

Work-Life Balance – Rest is essential. Take time for yourself using 13 paid holidays , 12 days of sick leave , and 3+ weeks of vacation leave annually. Vacation leave accrual increases with years of service, and overtime-exempt employees receive personal leave.
Health Insurance Coverage – The State of Maine pays 85%-100% of employee-only premiums ($11,857.68-$13,950.24 annual value), depending on salary.
Health Insurance Premium Credit – Participation decreases employee-only premiums by 5%.
Dental Insurance – The State of Maine pays 100% of employee-only dental premiums ($365.28 annual value).
Retirement Plan – The State of Maine contributes 14.11% of pay to the Maine Public Employees Retirement System (MainePERS), on behalf of the employee.
Gym Membership Reimbursement – Improve overall health with regular exercise and receive up to $40 per month to offset this expense.
Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts – Set aside money pre-tax to help pay for out-of-pocket health care expenses and/or daycare expenses.
Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness – The State of Maine is a qualified employer for this federal program.
Living Resources Program – Navigate challenging work and life situations with our employee assistance program.
Parental leave is one of the most important benefits for any working parent. All employees who are welcoming a child—including fathers and adoptive parents—receive forty-two (42) consecutive calendar days of fully paid parental leave . Additional, unpaid leave may also be available, under the Family and Medical Leave Act .
Voluntary Deferred Compensation – Save additional pre-tax funds for retirement in a MaineSaves 457(b) account through payroll deductions.
Applicants demonstrate job requirements in differing ways, and we appreciate that many skills and backgrounds can make people successful in this role. As an Equal Opportunity employer, Maine State Government embraces a culture of respect and awareness. We are committed to creating a strong sense of belonging for all team members, and our process ensures an inclusive environment to applicants of all backgrounds including diverse race, color, sex, sexual orientation or gender identity, physical or mental disability, religion, age, ancestry, national origin, familial status or genetics. If you’re looking for a great next step, and want to feel good about what you do, we’d love to hear from you. Please note reasonable accommodations are provided to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. Thinking about applying? Research shows that people from historically excluded communities tend to apply to jobs only when they check every box in the posting. If you’re currently reading this and hesitating to apply for that reason, we encourage you to go for it! Let us know how your lived experience and passion set you apart.