Area Forester 4 – Southeast Alaska Field Leader

State of Alaska; Juneau (AK); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

State of Alaska seeks a Forester 4 to support Southeast Alaska forest management from Ketchikan-based offices. The role involves substantial field presence with travel to islands and coastal communities. You will contribute to silviculture, timber inventories and land management decisions.

The position emphasizes strong communication, collaboration with fire and natural resource teams, and career growth within a lean, mission-driven division.

Qualifications

• Accountability: ensure high-quality, timely and cost-effective results.
• Forest Management: silviculture, forest ecology, harvesting, inventories, regeneration, sustainability.
• Geospatial Science: collection, storage, analysis, visualization of geographic data.
• Decision Making: make sound and objective decisions, manage risk and change.
• Oral and Written Communication: clear, audience-appropriate presentations and writing.

Responsibilities

• Lead forest management projects across Southeast Alaska.
• Balance fieldwork (50%) with office tasks throughout the year.
• Travel to islands for field campaigns and inspections.
• Collaborate with regional partners and stakeholders.

Skills

Accountability

Forest Management

Geospatial Science

Decision Making

Oral Written Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in forestry or natural resources

Job description

State of Alaska seeks a Forester 4 to support Southeast Alaska forest management from Ketchikan-based offices. The role involves substantial field presence with travel to islands and coastal communities. You will contribute to silviculture, timber inventories and land management decisions.

The position emphasizes strong communication, collaboration with fire and natural resource teams, and career growth within a lean, mission-driven division.