Senior Planner Landowner Outreach Forester
Listed on 2026-10-24
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Outdoor/Nature/Animal Care
Environmental Science, Forestry, Outdoor / Nature -
Government
Augusta, Maine
October 21st, 2026
Employer: Maine Department of Agriculture and Conservation Forestry
Location: Augusta, Maine
Status: Permanent, full-time
Final date to receive applications: End of day October 30, 2026
$56,867.20 - $79,747.20 Per Year
The work is interdisciplinary, implementing Maine’s Be Woods Wise Program, a forest education, training, and outreach program, with the goal of sustaining wildlife habitat, recreation, water quality, and timber values on Maine’s family woodland ownerships. The position plans and implements landowner assistance programs, including outreach & educational materials, financial incentives, training events, including Woods Wise Resilience. The position responds directly to landowner inquiries, develops programs and works with MFS District Foresters, and regularly convenes multiple partners, including private foresters, landowners, nonprofits, loggers, and university.
The position is responsible for program-related resource assessments, contract preparation and administration, on-site monitoring, and evaluation. The position manages all aspects of large federal grants, including proposal, budget, and report preparation. Frequent statewide and overnight travel and evening and weekend work may be required.
We envision forest stewardship as a nationwide imperative.
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