Forester 2/3

Job Description

The Department of Natural Resources, Division of

Forestry & Fire Protection,

is recruiting for a

Forester 2/3 in Fairbanks.

This position is open to Alaska Residents only.

Please check our

residency definition

to determine if you qualify.

What You Will Be Doing:

The Alaska Division of Forestry & Fire Protection’s (DOF) Northern Region is recruiting a Forester 2/3 - Resource Forester to support the Forestry Branch as assigned by the Northern Region Forester and Deputy Director. As a new position, this is an opportunity for the right individual to build on their professional forestry experience while helping our communities to develop the Region’s timber markets. This position serves as a regional resource, ensuring FRPA compliance and reporting, and working with the DOF’s Area offices in Fairbanks, Delta Junction, Tok, and Glenallen.

Mission and Values/Culture:

The mission of the Division of Forestry & Fire Protection is to develop, conserve, and enhance Alaska's forests to provide a sustainable supply of forest resources for Alaskans. This position serves Alaskans through responsible forest management and ensuring that the Alaska Forest Resources & Practices Act (FRPA) is implemented and enforced. FRPA governs how timber harvesting, reforestation, and timber access occur on State, private, and municipal lands.

Benefits of Joining Our Team:

This is a great opportunity to advance your career in forest management in a dynamic, highly productive workplace while learning from agency professionals and industry leaders. You will take pride in your work, knowing that meeting the local demand for timber and firewood leads to more lucrative timber jobs and benefits the local economy. You will fill a critical role on our team in the Northern Region and will have opportunities to develop as a leader.

The Working Environment You Can Expect:

This position requires travel by small plane, helicopter, and boat to remote locations in Interior Alaska. You must be able to work in adverse weather conditions. Fieldwork conditions are often arduous. Hazards that may be encountered include rugged terrain, aviation, and wildlife. Work may be performed in inclement weather (cold/rain/snow). The incumbent may be available for fire assignments and must be available to travel away from the duty location for extended periods. Must be able and willing to fly in small fixed-wing aircraft, helicopters, and small boats as necessary. The position may require travel both in and out of state for fire suppression assignments; may be on stand-by or recall status during the fire season; may be assigned work in and out of the area that requires absence from the duty station for 14 to 21 days; and may handle hazardous materials.

We are looking for a candidate who possesses the following position-specific competencies.

Forest Management: Knowledge of the concepts, principles, and theories of silviculture and forest ecology, forest use, management, harvesting, conducting inventories, regeneration, sustainability, and conservation; and the role of disturbances in timberland resources.

Computer Skills: Uses computers, software applications, databases, and automated systems to accomplish work.

Physical Strength and Agility: Ability to bend, lift, climb, stand, and walk for long periods; ability to perform moderately heavy labor.

Accountability: Holds self and others accountable for measurable, high-quality, timely, and cost-effective results. Determines objectives, sets priorities, and delegates work. Accepts responsibility for own actions and decisions. Complies with established control systems and rules.

Standards: Knowledge of standards that are either compliant with or derived from established standards or guidelines.

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Minimum Qualifications

Forester 2

– starting salary: $ 2,436.85 bi-weekly

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college in forestry, natural resources, or a closely related field that includes a minimum of 24 semester hours or 36 quarter hours in forestry or closely related curricula.

And Either

One year of professional entry-level forestry experience. The required experience is met by service as Forester 1 with the State of Alaska, or the equivalent with another employer.

Or

Three years of journey-level technical experience in fire or forest resources management. This experience includes work such as Wildland Fire and Resource Technician 3, Wildland Forestry Technician 2, or Wildland Fire Dispatcher 2 with the State of Alaska, or the equivalent with another employer.

Substitutions:

A master's degree from an accredited college in forestry, natural resources, or a closely related field that includes at least 24 semester hours or 36 quarter hours in forestry or closely related curricula will substitute for the entry-level experience.

Four years in any combination of post-secondary education from an accredited college that includes a minimum of 24 semester hours or 36 quarter hours in forestry, natural resources, or a closely related field AND journey-level experience in the technical aspects of forest management and practices, such as fire prevention, suppression, timber sales, reforestation or inventory may substitute for the required bachelor's degree. (2.67 semester or 4 quarter hours of post-secondary education equals one month of experience). The experience includes work such as Wildland Fire and Resource Technician 3, Wildland Forestry Technician 2, or Wildland Fire Dispatcher 2 with the State of Alaska, or the equivalent with another employer.

Certification from an accredited vocational-technical school in forestry, natural resource management, or a closely related field, plus three years of journey-level experience in the technical aspects of forest management and practices such as fire prevention, suppression, timber sales, reforestation, or inventory, may substitute for the required bachelor's degree. This experience includes work such as Wildland Fire and Resource Technician 3, Wildland Forestry Technician 2, Wildland Fire Dispatcher 2 with the State of Alaska or the equivalent with another employer.

Certification via NWCG (National Wildfire Coordinating Group) Incident Qualification Card (AKA 'red card') within the preceding three (3) years in any of the following will substitute for the required education:

Any Strike Team Leader Positions (STCR, STEQ, STEN),

Incident Commander Type 4 (ICT4),

Any Unit Leader Position (TIME, PROC, COMP, GSUL, SPUL, PETL, INVL),

Any Manager Position (EQPM, HMGB, SENG, HEB2, ATBM), or

Aviation Position (ASGS, ATGS)

For NWCG Incident Qualification Card certification information, see: National Incident Management System (NIMS): Wildland Fire Qualification System Guide (PMS 310-1) or the NWCG Standards for Airtanker Base Operations (PMS 508).

Forester 3

– starting salary $2807.25 bi weekly

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college in forestry, natural resources, or a closely related field that includes a minimum of 24 semester hours or 36 quarter hours in forestry or closely related curricula.

And

One year of professional journey-level experience in forestry, natural resources, or a closely related field. The required experience includes work such as Forester 2, Fire Management Officer, State Logistics Center Coordinator, or Natural Resource Specialist 2 with the State of Alaska, or the equivalent with another employer.

Substitutions:

Four years in any combination of post-secondary education from an accredited college that includes a minimum of 24 semester hours or 36 quarter hours in forestry, natural resources, or a closely related field AND journey-level experience in the technical aspects of forest management and practices, such as fire prevention, suppression, timber sales, reforestation, or inventory may substitute for the required bachelor's degree. (2.67 semester or 4 quarter hours of post-secondary education are equal to one mo