Forester

DEPARTMENT OF FORESTRY AND FIRE MANAGEMENT In partnership with local, county, state, and federal agencies, the Arizona Department of Forestry and Fire Management (DFFM) protects Arizona’s people by: providing coordination and resource response for the suppression and management of wildland fire; delivering education to aid in wildland fire prevention; providing integrated management strategies, technical assistance and information through various Department programs;

collaborating in forest restoration projects; and ensuring fire and life safety through permitting, plan reviews and building inspections.
Forester

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Job Summary:

This position works on a team and manages the planning and implementation of forestry projects on private, state, and federal land in the assigned District. Projects include, but are not limited to, hazardous fuel reduction, forest health improvement, and watershed restoration.

Job Duties:

• Identify projects and develop planning documents for forest and other natural resource management concerns.
• Interpret planning documents and implement projects on-the-ground for forest and other natural resource management concerns.
• Lead field staff and develop work plans for project oversight and monitoring; report outcomes and recommend management actions.
• Coordinate with other forestry and fire management staff to ensure all stakeholder needs are met and concurrence in documented; draft project task orders and manage contractors and internal crews in the implementation of projects.
• Provide technical assistance to landowners, internal staff, partners, and stakeholders; conduct forest resource surveys.
• Other duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (KSAs):

Knowledge of:

• Forest planning, site specific prescription development, and the elements of a well-written plan.
• Forest operations, including harvesting and methods used in the forest industry.
• Arizona forest and fuel types and state and federal environmental compliance laws and regulations.

Skills in:

• Computer applications such as MS Word, Excel, and ArcGIS-related products.
• Strong interpersonal skills that facilitate effective communication and teamwork.
• Training others in forestry related subjects, safety practices and protocols.
• Timber marking, cruising and stand value estimation.

Ability to:

• Interact effectively with others to convey thoughts, ideas, and information.
• Track progress against goals and make adjustments in order to achieve results.
• Lead with a positive and productive attitude.
• Maintain written records, prepare documents and reports.
• Drive on State business

Selective Preference(s):

The ideal candidate for this position will have:

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Forestry or related natural resource program.
• 2+ years experience developing forest planning documents and managing forestry operations.

Pre-Employment Requirements:

• A valid Arizona Driver's License.

Any employee operating a motor vehicle on State business must possess and retain a current, valid class-appropriate driver’s license, complete all required training, and successfully pass all necessary driver’s license record checks. The license must be current, unexpired, and neither revoked nor suspended. Employees who drive on state business are subject to driver’s license record checks, must maintain acceptable driving records, and must complete all required driver training.

An employee who operates a personally owned vehicle on state business shall maintain the statutorily required liability insurance (see Arizona Administrative Code (A.A.C.) R).

If this position requires driving or the use of a vehicle as an essential function of the job to conduct State business, then the following requirements apply:
Driver’s License Requirements.

All newly hired State employees are subject to and must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify).

Benefits:

The State of Arizona provides an excellent comprehensive benefits package including:

• Affordable medical, dental, life, and…