Deadline: Tue, 07/30/2024 - 12:00pm Employer: Wyoming Forestry Division Job Field: Forestry Job Type: Full Time Location: Wyoming Location Detail: Lyman, WY Job Description: The Office of State Lands and Investments, Wyoming State Forestry Division, seeks an Assistant District Forester in Lyman, Wyoming. Bring your knowledge, skills, and career with you to become a part of the Wyoming State Forestry Division. 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. Essential Functions: The listed functions are illustrative only and are not intended to describe every function which may be performed at the job level. Assists the District Forester with the preparation of the annual work plan, goals, and targets. Provides technical forestry expertise to achieve objectives in state land forest management, Good Neighbor Authority, community forestry, forest health, and private landowner/cooperator assistance. Participates in fire prevention, suppression, and fuel management activities in cooperation with local, county, state, and federal entities. Performs professional-level forestry work including silviculture, timber sale preparation and administration, inventory, forest health, management planning, private landowner assistance, fuels management, and community forestry. Administers timber sale and service contracts. Conducts conservation education presentations for schools and other organizations. Qualifications: Minimum Qualifications: Education: Bachelor's Degree (typically in Forestry) Experience: 0-2 years of progressive work experience (typically in Forestry) Certificates, Licenses, Registrations: Possesses and maintains a valid driver's license, ability to achieve and maintain national certification (NWCG 310-1) for a minimum of firefighter type 2. OR Education & Experience Substitution: 3-5 years of progressive work experience (typically in Forestry) Certificates, Licenses, Registrations: Possesses and maintains a valid driver's license, ability to achieve and maintain national certification (NWCG 310-1) for a minimum of firefighter type 2. Knowledge: Knowledge of forest management, forest health, fuels, and community forestry principles Knowledge of basic wildland firefighting principles and fire behavior Excellent verbal and written communication skills and strong interpersonal skills Skilled in the use of forestry field equipment and navigation in mountainous terrain. Skill in the use of software such as Microsoft Office, Google Apps for Business, and GIS. Ability to drive four-wheel drive vehicles, ATVs, UTVs and experience towing and backing a trailer. Ability to be detail-oriented Ability to work independently in a separate office from the District Forester. Preferences: Preference may be given to candidates with a Bachelor's Degree in Natural Resource Management with emphasis in Forestry. Preference may be given to candidates who hold a current NWCG Incident Qualification System Red Card. Preference may be given to candidates with extensive experience in writing forest management plans for private landowners. Preference may be given to candidates with extensive experience in timber sale preparation and administration. Physical Working Conditions: Performs arduous physical activity for extended periods, and maintains required NWCG 310-1 physical fitness certification. Position may require up to 40% overnight travel. Salary: $29.70 - $33.00 Hourly How to Apply: Apply here
