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

Forester 1/2/3 - Resource Forester Northern Southeast Area (PCN 10-9906) Location: Haines, AK. 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 forester works alone and in small teams in remote and rural forests. Resource support work includes sales administration; the forester documents sale activity, provides direction, influences 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 forester 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. Mission and Values/Culture The Division of Forestry’s mission is to develop, conserve, and enhance Alaska’s forests to provide a sustainable supply of forest resources for Alaskans. It leads in forest management, wildland fire management, and cooperative forestry programs across the state. The agency influences all 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. Benefits of Joining Our Team The job provides exposure to Alaska’s unique physical and cultural environment. The Southeast Alaska Archipelago has abundant forest and aquatic resources. Island life and public land dominate the landscape. Forest management in the area is transitioning from old-growth to young-growth management. Work will provide opportunities to adapt lessons learned elsewhere and develop new approaches in contemporary forest management. Demand for active management by the forest industry across land is significant. Staffing is lean, offering broad exposure to our variety of missions, multiple options for long-term growth and advancement in resources and fire programs. Career-long training and innovation are core to our culture. Work schedules vary with season; summer offers extended daylight hours for project work, creating blocks of time off. Working Environment You Can Expect The job is based in the Haines office, working with the Area Forester as primary managers of the Haines State Forest. Office time varies with season and operational needs; balance of office to field work approximately 50/50 over the year. Fieldwork is mainly in the Haines State Forest surrounding the Chilkat Valley and may require travel to other Area offices and, occasionally, State. Time in field ranges from one day to two weeks; travel out of area ranges from 3 to 5 days, infrequently up to 10 days. Accommodation: hotels, short-term rentals, remote camps, primarily in small communities. Position-Specific Competencies Self-Management: Set well-defined and realistic personal goals; work independently with minimal supervision; demonstrate initiative, effort, and commitment. Forest Management: Knowledge of silviculture, forest ecology, use, management, harvesting, inventories, regeneration, sustainability, conservation, and role of disturbances. Geospatial Science: Knowledge of collection, storage, analysis, visualization, and distribution of geographic-based data and maps. Analytical Thinking/Problem Solving: Logical, systematic, sequential approach to address problems, opportunities, or situations, using knowledge, experience, and resources. Oral and Written Communication: Express information effectively to audiences, make clear presentations, listen, and respond appropriately. Minimum Qualifications Forester 1 – starting salary 1999.50 bi-weekly Bachelor’s degree in forestry, natural resources, or a closely related field with at least 24 semester hours or 36 quarter hours in forestry or related curricula. Substitution: Associate’s degree with at least 24 semester hours or 36 quarter hours in related field and two years of journey-level experience in technical forest management and practices such as fire prevention, suppression, timber sales, reforestation, or inventory. Suitable experience includes Wildland Fire and Resource Technician 3, Wildland Fire Dispatcher 2, or equivalent. Substitution: Certification from an accredited vocational-technical school in forestry or related field and three years of journey-level experience in technical forest management and practices such as fire prevention, suppression, timber sales, reforestation, or inventory. Suitable experience includes Wildland Fire and Resource Technician 3, Wildland Fire Dispatcher 2, or equivalent. NWCG Incident Qualification Card within the preceding three years in Single Resource or Field Observer may substitute for the required education. Forester 3 – starting salary 2646.00 bi-weekly Bachelor’s degree in forestry, natural resources, or a closely related field with at least 24 semester hours or 36 quarter hours in forestry or related curricula. One year of professional journey-level experience in forestry, natural resources, or a closely related field such as Forester 2, Fire Management Officer, State Logistics Center Coordinator, or Natural Resource Specialist 2. Special Note (applicable to all levels) Closely related curricula and work experience include fields such as geosciences, geography, environmental sciences, soils, hydrology, wildlife habitat management, forest engineering, remote sensing, vegetation classification, natural resource biometics, and wildland fire control. One year of work experience equals 12 months of seasonal work. Positions may require travel both in and out of state for fire suppression assignments; may be on standby or recall status during the fire season; may be assigned work requiring absence from the duty station for 14 to 21 days; may fly in small fixed wing aircraft or helicopters; hazardous materials handling. Most positions require Red Card qualification under the Incident Command System. Some positions may require a commercial driver’s license with appropriate endorsements.

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