Forester: Forest Health & Fire Risk Lead (Remote Eligible)

State of Arizona

Chino Valley (AZ)

Hybrid

USD 29,000 - 41,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Retirement plans

Paid holidays

Parental leave

Job summary

The State of Arizona seeks a Forester to lead forestry projects across private, state, and federal land in the Chino Valley District. Responsibilities include hazardous fuel reduction, forest health, and watershed restoration, with potential for Arizona‑based remote work based on performance.

Responsibilities cover planning, field leadership, stakeholder coordination, and technical guidance to landowners. A valid AZ driver’s license and a BS in Forestry or related field are preferred, with

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Forestry or related natural resource field.
2+ years experience developing forest planning documents and managing forestry operations.
Proficiency with ArcGIS and MS Office tools.

Responsibilities

Identify projects and develop planning documents for forest and 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.
Drive on State business
Other duties as assigned