State of Wyoming-posted 2 months ago
Full-time • Entry Level
Cheyenne, WY
Justice, Public Order, and Safety Activities

The Office of State Lands and Investments, Wyoming State Forestry Division (WSFD), is seeking an Urban and Community Resource Forester to provide statewide technical assistance, training, educational resources, and support to communities, organizations, and Wyoming citizens on forest management issues and topics. The Urban and Community Resource Forester also assists with the administration of grants and special projects. This position is located in Cheyenne, Wyoming. Cheyenne is a full-service community home to over 60,000 residents. Cheyenne is near four-season outdoor recreation areas, including the Snowy Range and the Medicine Bow National Forest, and is home to world-class rock climbing at Vedauwoo. In addition, the location provides convenient access to the Colorado Front Range communities, including Fort Collins and Denver, and Denver International Airport. Wyoming is one of only seven states with no state income tax.

  • Assists with the statewide delivery of the Urban and Community Program to Wyoming landowners, communities, and partners.
  • Coordinates the Wyoming Champion Tree Program, including maintaining the Wyoming Big Tree Register, receiving and approving nominations, and corresponding with the national Big Tree Register program.
  • Assists with the Tree City USA certification program and attends and presents Tree City awards at Arbor Day celebrations in communities.
  • Assists in the coordination of the Community Tree Managers Focus Group and green industry events.
  • Provides direction and assistance for conservation education through Wyoming Project Learning Tree and other educational programs and organizations.
  • Works with field staff and program managers with field day coordination statewide on an annual basis.
  • Conducts native and exotic insect disease surveys.
  • Assists with the administration of sub-grants and with the completion of special grant-funded projects.
  • Works with the national Firewise program and Wyoming communities in coordination with the Fuels program.
  • Participates in all the major programs within the division, including Forest Stewardship, Urban and Community Forestry, Forest Health, and the Fuels program.
  • Provides written and electronic documents, articles, brochures, newsletters, reports, website and social media updates, press releases, and other resources for field staff, cooperators and constituents, and news media.
  • Bachelor's Degree (typically in Forestry)
  • 0-2 years of progressive work experience (typically in Forestry)
  • Possesses and maintains a valid driver's license
  • ISA Arborist Certification or ability to test and obtain certification within 12 months after hire date.
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