Salary: $28.00 Hourly

Location : Pinedale, WY

Job Type: Contract Full-time

Job Number: 2024-01588

Department: Office of State Lands & Investments

Division: Office of State Lands & Investments

Opening Date: 07/29/2024

Closing Date: Continuous

FLSA: Determined by Position

Job Classification: ATAW99

Description and Functions

Open Until Filled

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

Join the Wyoming State Forestry Division as a Good Neighbor Authority Project Forester in Pinedale!

The Office of State Lands and Investments, Wyoming State Forestry Division (WSFD), is excited to announce an opportunity for a passionate and dedicated individual to join our team as a Good Neighbor Authority (GNA) Project Forester. This role offers the chance to significantly impact the management of our beautiful federal lands, including those managed by the US Forest Service (USFS) and Bureau of Land Management (BLM), in collaboration with the Bridger-Teton National Forest.

Position Overview: As the GNA Project Forester, you will be at the forefront of forest and fuel management projects, playing a crucial role in planning, preparing, and administering these initiatives. You will work directly with federal partners to identify high-priority projects, evaluate their feasibility, and make informed recommendations for their implementation.

Human Resource Contact: Ryan Scheer, 307-777-8570

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: The listed functions are illustrative only and are not intended to describe every function that may be performed at the job level.

Plans forest product sales and fuels mitigation projects based on factors such as harvestable timber, operability, access, and other natural resource considerations.
Prepares and writes detailed project plans.
Assist federal partners in identifying priority treatment areas, conducting environmental analyses, and providing written recommendations.
Assists in establishing long-term forest management goals and objectives related to forest management activities.
Prepares forest product sales, including property boundary determination, harvest unit layout, road design and layout, marking, cruising, volume determination, appraisal, and advertising.
Prepares forest product sales and timber stand improvement project contracts and maps.
Ensures agency policies and procedures are followed throughout the presale process.
Administers forest product sale 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, payments, and account status.
Makes recommendations regarding contract modifications or extensions for harvesting operations.
Implements forest management projects such as timber stand improvement from project planning through preparation and contract administration.
Coordinates with local, state, and federal partners in advancing forest management in the area.

Qualifications

PREFERENCES/**AGENCY REQUIREMENTS:

Preference may be given to candidates with a Bachelor's Degree in Forestry.
Preference may be given to candidates with at least 3 years of progressive work experience in forestry.

**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.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

None - See "Preferences"

Necessary Special Requirements

PHYSICAL WORKING CONDITIONS:

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

NOTES:

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.

Supplemental Information

Wyoming State Forestry Website -

Click to view the State of Wyoming Classification and Pay Structure.

URL:

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.

Non Benefit Position

01

(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

02

(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

03

Do you have at least three (3) years of progressive work experience in forestry?

04

(AA) Describe your forestry work experience below.

05

Do you have a valid driver's license?

06

Do you have a Bachelor's Degree in Forestry?

07

(A1) Where did you hear about this opportunity?

Government 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

08

(A1) 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.

09

(AA) If you anwsered Other, please tell us where.

10

(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

11

(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

12

(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.

Required Question

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