Forester

State of Arizona; Payson (AZ); On-site; USD 29,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Department of Forestry and Fire Management in Payson, AZ seeks a Forester to manage forestry projects on public and private lands. The role involves planning, field implementation, and coordinating with staff, partners, and contractors to ensure successful outcomes.

The position emphasizes project oversight, safety, and adherence to environmental regulations, with responsibilities spanning planning, surveys, and stakeholder collaboration.

Qualifications

• Experience in planning and implementing forest projects on land managed by state or federal agencies.
• Knowledge of forest types, fuels, and environmental regulations.
• Strong communication and teamwork abilities in field settings.

Responsibilities

• Identify projects and develop planning documents for forest and natural resource management.
• Interpret planning documents and implement projects on the ground.
• Lead field staff and develop work plans for oversight and monitoring.
• Coordinate with staff to meet stakeholder needs and manage contractors and crews.
• Provide technical assistance to landowners and partners; conduct forest resource surveys.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Forest planning

Forest operations

Interpersonal skills

Tools

MS Word

Excel

ArcGIS

Job description

This job was posted by https://www.azjobconnection.gov : For more information, please see: https://www.azjobconnection.gov/jobs/7587209

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• [542415]
• [PAYSON]
• [PHOENIX]
• [DEPT OF FORESTRY AND FIRE MANAGEMENT]

• [Full-time]

DEPARTMENT OF FORESTRY AND FIRE MANAGEMENT

In partnership with local, county, state, and federal agencies, the Arizona Department of Forestry and Fire Management (DFFM) protects Arizonas people by: providing coordination and resource response for the suppression and management of wildland fire; delivering education to aid in wildland fire prevention; providing integrated management strategies, technical assistance and information through various Department programs; collaborating in forest restoration projects; and ensuring fire and life safety through permitting, plan reviews and building inspections.

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Job Location

Address:

1100 N Beeline Highway Payson, AZ 85541

or

1110 W Washington, Ste 500 Phoenix, AZ 85007

Posting Details

Salary: $21.1449-29.4960

Grade: 21

Closing Date: August 30, 2026

Job Summary

This position works on a team and manages the planning and implementation of forestry projects on private, state, and federal land in the assigned District. Projects include, but are not limited to, hazardous fuel reduction, forest health improvement, and watershed restoration.

Job Duties

• Identify projects and develop planning documents for forest and other natural resource management concerns.
• Interpret planning documents and implement projects on-the-ground for forest and other natural resource management concerns.
• Lead field staff and develop work plans for project oversight and monitoring; report outcomes and recommend management actions.
• Coordinate with other forestry and fire management staff to ensure all stakeholder needs are met and concurrence in documented; draft project task orders and manage contractors and internal crews in the implementation of projects.
• Provide technical assistance to landowners, internal staff, partners, and stakeholders; conduct forest resource surveys.
• Other duties as assigned

Knowledge Of

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (KSAs):

• Forest planning, site specific prescription development, and the elements of a well-written plan.
• Forest operations, including harvesting and methods used in the forest industry.
• Arizona forest and fuel types and state and federal environmental compliance laws and regulations.

Skills In

• Computer applications such as MS Word, Excel, and ArcGIS-related products.
• Strong interpersonal skills that facilitate effective communication and teamwork.
• Training others in forestry related subjects, safety practices and protocols.
• Timber marking, cruising and stand value estimation.

Ability To

Interact effectively with others to convey thoughts, ideas, and information. Track progress against goals and make adjustments in or