Forester 1/2 Flex - Stewardship Forester

The Department of Natural Resources, Division of

Forestry & Fire Protection,

is recruiting for a

Forester 1/2 Flex in Homer, Alaska, to join their Forest Stewardship Program.

What You Will Be Doing:

Conducts public outreach and provides professional forestry assistance to non-industrial private forest landowners throughout Alaska in support of the Forest Stewardship Program.

Conducts field assessments to evaluate forest conditions, including stand composition, timber volume, regeneration, wildlife habitat, riparian areas, recreation opportunities, and other forest values.

Develops comprehensive Forest Stewardship Plans that document existing conditions, landowner objectives, and recommended management activities to guide sustainable forest management over a 10-year period.

Provides technical guidance on forest management, conservation, stewardship practices, wildfire hazard mitigation, and connects landowners with cost-share opportunities.

Implements Forest Stewardship Program projects and initiatives, assists with program administration and reporting requirements, and supports other activities that advance private forest stewardship and State Forest Action Plan objectives.

Mission and Values/Culture:

The Alaska Division of Forestry & Fire Protection protects Alaskans' lives and property from wildfire while managing the state's forests to ensure a sustainable supply of forest resources. The Division provides leadership in wildland fire management, forest management, forest practices, and Cooperative Forestry programs, with influence extending across ownership boundaries through incident management, federal timber management under the Good Neighbor Authority, and statewide forestry best management practices. Cooperative Forestry programs include the Forest Stewardship Program, Community Forestry Program, and Forest Health Program, which provide technical assistance, education, and expertise to private landowners, communities, and other partners across Alaska.