# Forester 4 - Tok Area Forester — Natural Resources · Alaska Jobs

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# Forester 4 - Tok Area Forester

Natural Resources

- **Location** — Multiple Locations, AK
- **PCN** — 10-9675
- **Salary** — $3,306.40 - $3,405.60 Biweekly (Range 20)
- **Type** — Full Time
- **Open to** — Alaska Residents Only
- **Bargaining unit** — Supervisory
- **Timing** — Year-round
- **Posted** — 2026-06-18
- **Closes** — 2026-07-07
- **Source** — Workplace Alaska (State of Alaska) (synced)

The Department of Natural Resources, Division of

Forestry & Fire Protection,

is recruiting for a

Forester 4 position based in Tok or 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 State of Alaska seeks a professional forester to join our team focused on Alaska’s forest management responsibilities in interior Alaska's boreal forest. The organization operates in Alaska's dynamic, diverse geographic setting and the many opportunities it offers. Reporting to the Northern Region Forester, the Tok-Copper River Area Forester manages the commercial timber sale program and personal use firewood program for the area and supervises a resource forester. The Area Forester is tasked with ensuring all operations adhere to the Alaska Forest Resources and Practices Act (FRPA) Statutes and Regulations aimed at the protection of fish and wildlife habitat to prevent the degradation of water quality and utilize the best management practices (BMPs) for timber harvesting on all state, municipal, and private land as well as reforestation of harvested areas. In addition, this position supports the local community by administering the personal use firewood sales and during the summer months on large forest fires. This position will also serve as a Jurisdictional Representative on wildland fire incidents and is required to maintain a NWCG Red Card and meet fitness requirements. The Division seeks individuals interested in growth or advancement in our organization.

Mission and Values/Culture:

The mission of the Division of Forestry & Fire Protection’s forestry branch is to develop, conserve, and enhance Alaska’s forests to provide a sustainable supply of forest resources for Alaskans. We are leaders in forest management, forest practices, wildland fire management, and cooperative forestry programs across the state. Our influence crosses ownership boundaries through leadership of all-risk incident management teams, management of federal timber resources under the Good Neighbor Authority and Shared Stewardship Agreements, and up-to-date best management practices that apply to all commercial forests.

[Apply at the source ↗](https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/alaska/jobs/5383750/forester-4-tok-area-forester-pcn-10-9675)

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