GNA Pre-sale Coordinator

State of Arizona; Payson (AZ); On-site; USD 29,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

State of Arizona is seeking a GNA Pre-Sale Coordinator to coordinate timber sale preparation with the U.S. Forest Service and district staff. You will manage task orders, budgeting, and reporting, ensuring compliance with federal specifications and state policies.

The role requires strong project management, leadership, and coordination skills, with office and field duties and potential travel for state business. A valid Arizona driver’s license is required.

Qualifications

• B.S. in Forestry with 2 years of relevant experience, or a related field with 3+ years of experience.
• Experience in a timber pre-sale program preferred.
• Arizona Driver's License and ability to drive on State business.

Responsibilities

• Draft and administer task orders for timber sale preparation activities (marking, cruising, volume estimation, layout).
• Maintain and refine financial and performance tracking systems; track budgets and prepare reports.
• Support and advise timber sale preparation by district staff and partners.

Skills

Project management

Contract management

Documentation

Office software

Time management

Leadership

Communication skills

Education

B.S. in Forestry or related field

2+ years in timber pre-sale or 3+ years in related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Google Suite

Job description

This job was posted by https://www.azjobconnection.gov : For more information, please see: https://www.azjobconnection.gov/jobs/7587208

GNA Pre-Sale Coordinator

Job Location

Address

• 1110 W Washington St, Ste 500 Phoenix, AZ 85007 or
• 700 E Butler Ave, Flagstaff, AZ 86001 or
• 1133 West Road 3 North Chino Valley AZ 86323 or
• 1100 N Beeline Highway Payson AZ 85541 or
• 316 W. White Mountain Blvd., Unit A Lakeside AZ 85929

Salary

$21.1449 - $30.7692 Hourly

Grade

21

Closing Date

Open Until Filled

Job Summary

This position coordinates and manages the preparation of timber sales for the DFFM Good Neighbor Authority (GNA) Program. The incumbent will work closely with U.S. Forest Service personnel and DFFM District, Procurement, and Finance staff to complete assigned tasks.

Job Duties

• Draft and administer task orders for timber sale preparation activities, including but not limited to timber marking and designation, timber cruising and volume determination, boundary recording and posting, and project layout.
• Maintain and refine existing financial and performance tracking systems. Track project budget and finances, document program accomplishments, and prepare quarterly or annual reports. Perform inspections on pre sale work performed by district staff and contractors as needed to ensure compliance with federal specifications.
• Participate in the development of new Good Neighbor Authority agreements and the modification of existing agreements. Work with partners to prioritize and schedule timber sale preparation activities.
• Support and advise the completion of timber sale preparation by district staff.
• Other duties as assigned as related to the position.

Knowledge of

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (KSAs):

• Timber sale preparation activities: unit delineation, layout, marking, cruising, volume estimation, compliance surveys.
• USFS Timber Sale Preparation policies, procedures, handbooks, and manuals.
• State procurement policy and procedures.
• Microsoft Office and Google Suite.

Skills In

• Project management and coordination.
• Contract management.
• Document preparation, technical writing, and review.
• Using computers and common office software.
• Time management.
• Leadership.
• Written and verbal communication.

Ability To

• Maintain and refine existing financial and performance tracking systems. Learn, understand, and apply state and federal laws as well as state and agency rules, procedures, and policies.
• Manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Analyze complex problems and identify alternative solutions.
• Handle multiple priorities and deadlines effectively.
• Establish and maintain effective professional relationships.
• Work in office and outdoor settings.
• Ability to drive on State business with possible overnight stays.

Selective Preference(s)

• B.S. in Forestry with two years of relevant experience. Or, bachelors degree in a related field and 3+ years of relevant experience.
• Previous experience working in a timber pre-sale program.

Pre-Employment Requirements

• Arizona Drivers License
• Any employee operating a motor vehicle on State business must possess and retain a current, valid class-appropriate drivers license, complete all required training, and successfully pass all necessary drivers license record checks. The license must be current, unexpired, and neither revoked nor suspended. Employees who drive on state business a re subject to drivers license record checks, must maintain acceptable driving records, and must complete all required driver training. An employee who operates a personally owned vehicle on state business shall maintain the statutorily required liability insurance (see Arizona Administrative Code (A.A.C.) R2-10-207.11).
• If this position requires driving or the use of a vehicle as an essential function of the job to conduct State business, then the following requirements apply: Drivers License Requirements.
• All newly hired State employees are subject to and must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify).

Benefits

The State of Arizona provides an excellent comprehensive ben