You will work under the direction of the District Forester to implement the management and protection of the State Land forest resources. You will also assist with the implementation of a district annual plan of work in accordance with a strategic plan and Wyoming's Forest Action Plan. As the Assistant District Forester, your duties include managing State forest resources, cooperatively providing wildland fire protection and suppression, delivering assistance forestry programs to local governments, and private landowners including writing Stewardship plans, conducting educational natural resource programs, and providing technical forestry assistance to other State and local government agencies, and groups. In addition, you will work cooperatively with Federal land management agencies in order to implement Good Neighbor Authority projects. District 4 includes five counties, Lincoln, Sublette, Sweetwater, Teton, and Uinta.
Southwestern Wyoming provides incredible access to outdoor opportunities. With its easily accessible public lands, including the Bridger-Teton National Forest, Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest, Flaming Gorge National Recreation Area, and widespread BLM lands, the region offers something for everyone. In addition, the area is within striking distance of Grand Teton and Yellowstone National Parks. The Wind River Range, Wyoming Range, and Uinta Mountains provide scenic alpine hiking opportunities. Western Wyoming is also renowned for its diverse wildlife populations and intact ecosystems. Whether you enjoy hunting, fishing, camping, mountain biking, hiking, rock climbing, whitewater rafting, skiing, or snowmobiling, this area has it all.
Come and enjoy all this beautiful area has to offer along with the opportunity to work in the diverse ecosystems located within the District boundary.