GNA Project Forester (AWEC) 2024-01377

• Plans forest product sales based and fuels mitigation projects on factors such as harvestable timber, operability, access, and other natural resource considerations. 

• Prepares and writes detailed project plans. 

• Assist federal partner personnel in identifying priority treatment areas, conducting environmental analyses, and providing written recommendations. 

• Assists in establishing long-term forest and fuel management goals and objectives related to forest management activities.

• Prepares forest product sales and fuels mitigation projects, including property boundary determination, harvest unit layout, road design, and layout, marking, cruising, volume determination, appraisal, and advertising.

• Prepares forest product sales, fuels mitigation projects, and timber stand improvement project contracts and maps. 

• Ensures agency policies and procedures are followed throughout the presale process.

• Administers forest product sales and fuel mitigation contracts to ensure compliance with contractual obligations and project goals. 

• Monitors the progression of harvesting operations and ensures best management practices are being followed.

• Maintains the record of volume removed, acres treated, payments, and account status.

• Makes recommendations regarding contract modifications or extensions for harvesting operations.  

• Implements forest management projects such as timber stand improvement, forest product sales, and fuels mitigation projects from project planning through preparation and contract administration.

• Coordinates with local, state, and federal partners in advancing forest management and fuels reduction in the area.

PREFERENCES/**AGENCY REQUIREMENTS:


Preference may be given to candidates with a Bachelor's Degree in Forestry or a related field in natural resources.
Preference may be given to candidates with at least 3 years of progressive work experience in forestry or fuels mitigation.  

**Must have a valid driver's license.


KNOWLEDGE: 

• Knowledge of forestry principles and practices, forest ecology, fire behavior and ecology, silvicultural treatments and methodology, timber management, harvesting systems, forest products industry, surveying, and timber cruising techniques.

• Knowledge and experience using computers and software commonly used in professional land management, including but not limited to Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

• Knowledge of ArcGIS and GPS devices and the ability to collect, display, and manage spatial data.

• Skills in effective oral and written communication and the ability to use various techniques to tailor the transmission of information to specific audiences.

• Skills in organizing work in a clear and easy-to-follow manner that commands attention and achieves desired results. 

• Ability to apply logic and complex layers of rules to analyze and categorize complicated information.

• Ability to weigh each option's pros and cons before making a decision and moving forward, explaining the rationale for decisions.

• Ability to use sound methods to plan and track work, appointments, and commitments, evaluate progress on tasks, and adjust work as needed.

• Ability to address issues openly, constructively, and professionally.

PHYSICAL WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Ability to perform strenuous work in an outdoor environment in all weather conditions, year-round.  
• This position may require frequent travel. 

• FLSA: Non-Exempt

• This is an At-Will Employee Contract (AWEC) position to begin in the summer of  2024 and extend for up to two (2) years. With the ability to renew after two (2) years. 

• Housing or housing subsidies may be included as a portion of the compensation package. 

060-Office of State Lands and Investments - Forestry Division

Wyoming State Forestry Website - http://wsfd.wyo.gov/ 

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URL: http://agency.governmentjobs.com/wyoming/default.cfm

The State of Wyoming is an Equal Opportunity Employer and actively supports the ADA and reasonably accommodates qualified applicants with disabilities.

Class Specifications are subject to change, please refer to the A & I HRD Website to ensure that you have the most recent version.