Forester 1/2/3 - Resource Forester Northern Southeast Area (PCN 10-9906)

State of Alaska • Haines, AK

3d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Department of Natural Resources, Division of Forestry & Fire Protection, is recruiting for a Forester 1/2/3 in Haines. This position supports the Area Forester in managing forest resources, including developing commercial timber sales by planning and implementing sale layouts, conducting timber cruising, and administering sales. The position works alone and in small teams in remote and rural forests. Resource support work in this position also includes sales administration; the forester is expected to document sale activity professionally, 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 subject matter in written and verbal forms to represent and resolve issues. 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.
• Valid driver's license.
• 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.
• Knowledge of the concepts, principles, theories, and methods related to the collection, storage, analysis, visualization, and distribution of geographic based data and maps.
• Ability to use a logical, systematic, sequential approach to address problems or opportunities or manage a situation by drawing on one’s knowledge and experience base and calling on other references and resources as necessary.
• Ability to express information to individuals or groups effectively, taking into account the audience and nature of the information.
• Ability to make clear and convincing oral and written presentations.
• Ability to listen to others, attend to nonverbal cues, and respond appropriately.
• Ability to set well-defined and realistic personal goals, display a high level of initiative, effort, and commitment towards completing assignments in a timely manner, work with minimal supervision, be motivated to achieve, and demonstrate responsible behavior.
• Must possess a valid driver's license.
• Firearms: This position requires the use or possession of a firearm or ammunition. In accordance with the federal Omnibus Consolidated Appropriations Act of 1997 (PL 104-208), if you have been convicted of a misdemeanor crime of domestic violence, you may not hold this position.

Nice To Haves

• Certification via NWCG (National Wildfire Coordinating Group) Incident Qualification Card (AKA 'red card') within the preceding three (3) years in any of the following: Single Resource (CRWB, HEQB, HEMG, ENGB, FELB), or Field Observer (FOBS) for Forester 1.
• Certification via NWCG (National Wildfire Coordinating Group) Incident Qualification Card (AKA 'red card') within the preceding three (3) years in any of the following for Forester 2: Any Strike Team Leader Positions (STCR, STEQ, STEN), Incident Commander Type 4 (ICT4), Any Unit Leader Position (TIME, PROC, COMP, GSUL, SPUL, PETL, INVL), Any Manager Position (EQPM, HMGB, SENG, HEB2, ATBM), or Aviation Position (ASGS, ATGS).
• Certification via NWCG (National Wildfire Coordinating Group) Incident Qualification Card (AKA 'red card') within the preceding three (3) years in any of the following for Forester 3: Expanded Dispatcher Coordinator (CORD), Fire Behavioral Analyst (FBAN), Division/Group Supervisor (DIVS), Safety Officer Type 3 (SOF3), Incident Commander Type 3 (ICT3), Planning Section Chief Type 3 (PSC3), Operations Section Chief Type 3 (OSC3), Logistics Section Chief Type 3 (LSC3), or Expanded Dispatch Supervisor (EDSP).
• Most positions require "Red Card" qualification under the Incident Command System.
• Some positions may require a commercial driver's license with appropriate endorsements.

Responsibilities

• Planning and implementing sale layouts for commercial timber sales.
• Conducting timber cruising.
• Administering timber sales, including documenting activity, providing direction, and protecting State interests.
• Administering the Alaska Forest Practices Act on private land.
• Planning fieldwork, processing gathered information, and communicating subject matter in written and verbal forms.
• Representing and resolving issues related to forest resources.

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 the resources and fire programs.
• Career-long training and innovation.
• Work schedules vary with the season, potentially creating blocks of time off to enjoy outdoor opportunities.

What This Job Offers

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