Salary: $29.70 - $33.00 Hourly
Location : Newcastle, WY
Job Type: Permanent Full-time
Job Number: 2025-00265
Department: Office of State Lands & Investments
Division: Office of State Lands & Investments
Opening Date: 01/31/2025
Closing Date: Continuous
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Job Classification: ENFD08
Description and FunctionsOpen Until FilledGENERAL DESCRIPTION: The Office of State Lands and Investments, Wyoming State Forestry Division, seeks an Assistant District Forester in Newcastle, Wyoming. Bring your knowledge, skills, and career with you to become a part of the Wyoming State Forestry Division. The Assistant District Forester will work under the direction of the District Forester to implement the management and protection of the State Land forest resources in a three-county district. The position will also assist with implementing a district annual plan of work in accordance with a strategic plan and Wyoming's Forest Action Plan. The Assistant District Forester manages State forest resources, cooperatively provides wildland fire protection and suppression, delivers assistance forestry programs to local governments and private landowners, including writing Stewardship plans, conducts educational natural resource programs, and provides technical forestry assistance to other State and local government agencies, and groups.
Newcastle is located at 4,334 feet above sea level, with summer high temperatures of around 84 degrees and lows around 58 degrees, and winter highs of 35 degrees and lows of 13 degrees. Newcastle is the county seat of Weston County, Wyoming, and is at the intersection of U.S. Route 16 and U.S. Route 85. The population was recorded as 3,374 at the 2020 census. The town boasts great walking trails. Public Education in the City of Newcastle is provided by Weston County School District #1.
No matter what direction you journey from Newcastle, you will embark on a drive through a time marked by spectacular views, gorgeous scenery, and plentiful wildlife. Newcastle's unique location represents the best of two worlds. Experience the pine tree-covered Black Hills to the northeast and the Shortgrass Prairie of the High Plains to the southwest, with Mount Rushmore, Devils Tower, and the other Black Hills attractions an easy drive.
The Black Hills National Forest and the Thunder Basin Grassland offer ample year-round opportunities for fishing, hunting, camping, hiking, and mountain bikingDownhill and cross-country skiing and winter snowmobile trail rides await the winter sports enthusiast. There are pronghorn antelope, mule deer, whitetail deer, elk, sage grouse, sharp-tailed grouse, waterfowl, dove, small game, and turkey hunting in the spring and fall; bobcat, mountain lion, other furbearers, and small game hunting in the winter.
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.
Human Resource Contact: Ryan Scheer / 307-777-8570 / ryan.scheer2@wyo.govESSENTIAL 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, community forestry, forest health, and private landowner/cooperator assistance.
- Participates in fire prevention, suppression, agency representative duties, 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, service contract 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.
- Maintains vehicles, UTVs/ATVs, trailers, facilities, and field equipment.
- Assists in the planning and implementation of Good Neighbor Authority projects in partnership with the BLM and US Forest Service.
QualificationsPREFERENCES/**AGENCY REQUIREMENTS: Preference may be given to candidates with a Bachelor's Degree in Natural Resource Management, emphasizing 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.
**Agency requires that the successful candidate possess and maintain a valid driver's license.
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.
- Skilled 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 navigate in mountainous terrain in all types of weather conditions using traditional compass and topographical maps as well as GPS units and mapping programs.
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.
Necessary Special RequirementsPHYSICAL WORKING CONDITIONS:- Performs arduous physical activity for extended periods and maintains the required NWCG 310-1 physical fitness certification.
- The position may require up to 40% overnight travel.
NOTES: Supplemental Information060-Office of State Lands and Investments - Forestry Division
Click to learn more about the Wyoming State Forestry Division.
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Working for the State of Wyoming provides employees with a range of valuable benefits and offers a fulfilling career path. Employees enjoy comprehensive healthcare coverage, including medical, dental, and vision plans, ensuring their well-being and that of their families. Additionally, the state offers multiple retirement plans, which provide financial security and stability for employees once their career in public services comes to an end. the state recognizes the importance of personal time and offers generous paid time off and flexible arrangements, allowing employees to recharge, take care of personal matters, and maintain a healthy work-life integration.
There are many benefits to living and working in Wyoming. Beautiful country with wide-open spaces, clean air, great recreational activities, and no State income tax to mention a few!
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(AA) Which of the following best describes your highest completed level of education to date or within the next three (3 months)? (Transcripts may be required.)
- High School Diploma/GED/or Equivalent
- Some college Coursework, No Degree Received
- Associate's Degree
- Associate's Degree and additional coursework
- Bachelor's Degree
- Bachelor's Degree and additional coursework
- Master's Degree
- Master's Degree and additional coursework
- Doctorate Degree
- Doctorate Degree and additional coursework
- None of the Above
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(AA) Which of the following Quarter/Semester credit hours best describes your completed college education to date or within the next three (3 months)? (Transcripts may be required.)
- 45+ Quarter hours/30+ Semester hours
- 90+ Quarter hours/60+ Semester hours
- 136+ Quarter hours/91+ Semester hours
- 180+ Quarter hours/120+ Semester hours
- 225+ Quarter hours/150+Semester hours
- N/A
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(ENFD08) Which of the following best describes your work experience in Forestry?Experience definition: (This experience includes, but may not be limited to, the following: forestry, agriculture, construction trades, Conservation of Wild land Resources, Environmental science, farm hand, fire suppression, Forest fire science, game warden with forestry experience, rangeland resources, geology, horticulture, landscape architecture, natural resources, range management, watershed sciences, wildlife biology, wood science and technology)
- No relevant experience, but willing to learn.
- Less than one (1) year of relevant experience.
- One (1) to less than two (2) years of relevant experience.
- Two (2) to less than three (3) years of relevant experience.
- Three (3) or more years of relevant experience
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(AA) Describe your relevant experience in the box below.
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(ENFD08) Do you have the ability to achieve and maintain National Certification (NWCG 310-1) for a minimum of firefighter type 2?
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(ENFD08) Do you possess and have the ability to maintain a valid driver's license?
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Do you have a Bachelor's Degree in Natural Resource Management with emphasis in Forestry?
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Do you hold a current NWCG Incident Qualification System Red Card?
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Do you have extensive experience in writing forest management plans for private landowners?
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Please describe your experience in writing forest management plans for private landowners.
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Do you have extensive experience in timber sale preparation and administration?
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Please describe your experience in timber sale preparation and administration.
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(A) Where did you hear about this opportunity?
- Goverment jobs www.governmentjobs.com/careers/wyoming
- Indeed
- LinkedIn
- Zip Recruiter
- Wyoming Workforce Center
- Other job sites (Wyoming at Work, Monster, etc.)
- Social Media (Facebook, Twitter, etc.)
- Newspaper/Newsletter Advertisement
- Career Fair
- Human Resources Division
- Friend or Acquaintance (Not State Employee)
- Current State Employee
- Other
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(A) If you selected "Current State Employee" please provide the employee's first and last name, and include the department they work for, if known. This employee may be eligible for a Referral bonus.
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(AA) If you answered Other, please tell us where you heard about this opportunity.
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(AA) VETERANS' PREFERENCE DISCLOSURE: PER WYOMING STATUTE, current employees of the State of Wyoming are not eligible for veterans' preference. If you are not a current employee of the State of Wyoming, to be eligible to receive veterans' preference you MUST have been a resident of the State of Wyoming for a period of one (1) year or more at any time prior to submitting this application. I have read and understand the veterans' preference disclosure.
- Yes
- No
- I am not a veteran
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(AA) VETERANS' PREFERENCE: If you are a war veteran as defined in section 101, Title 38, United States Code or are the surviving spouse of a war veteran who receives survivor benefits from the federal government based on the veteran's military service, and wish to claim veterans' preference, please attach the appropriate documentation substantiating your claim. Indicate below your appropriate veterans' preference status. By requesting veterans' preference, you are certifying that you meet the statutory requirements as described in the above disclosure.
- Current State Employee
- Veteran - DD214 Attached
- Disabled Veteran (10% or more) - DD214 and Veteran's Disability Determination Attached
- Surviving Spouse of a Deceased Veteran - DD214 and proof of Survivor Benefit Attached
- None of the above
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(AA) Please be advised that an incomplete application WILL NOT be considered for employment. An attached resume' is not required and is not an acceptable substitution for a completed application. Some State of Wyoming agencies use E-Verify, an Internet-based system, to confirm the eligibility of all newly hired employees to work in the United States. Learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities at https://www.uscis.gov/e-verify.I have read and understand the above statement.
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