Forester 4: Lead Good Neighbor Authority & Cross-Boundary Forestry

State of Alaska; Alaska; On-site; USD 83,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

State of Alaska seeks a Forester 4 to lead the Good Neighbor Authority program across Alaska, including Tongass and Chugach National Forests. You will develop and administer GNA timber sales from reconnaissance through contract closeout, and coordinate with federal partners and DFFP staff to align with statewide forest objectives.

This role requires managing cross-boundary projects, building partnerships, and providing policy guidance as the State Forester's advisor on GNA issues, with extensive

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in forestry, natural resources, or a closely related field.
• One year of professional advanced-level experience in forestry or natural resources with state or equivalent employer.
• Three years of professional journey-level experience in forestry or natural resources with state or equivalent employer.
• Post-secondary education plus journey-level experience may substitute for the degree requirement.
• Red Card NWCG or equivalent qualifications may substitute for education.

Responsibilities

• Manage Good Neighbor Authority (GNA) program statewide and implement forest management.
• Develop multi-year work plans and administer GNA timber sales from reconnaissance to closeout.
• Lead as advisor on GNA policy issues and coordinate with federal and state partners.

Education

Bachelor's degree in forestry, natural resources, or a closely related field

Job description

State of Alaska seeks a Forester 4 to lead the Good Neighbor Authority program across Alaska, including Tongass and Chugach National Forests. You will develop and administer GNA timber sales from reconnaissance through contract closeout, and coordinate with federal partners and DFFP staff to align with statewide forest objectives.

This role requires managing cross-boundary projects, building partnerships, and providing policy guidance as the State Forester's advisor on GNA issues, with extensive