Senior Forester 4: Lead Cross-Boundary Forest Management

State of Alaska

Juneau (AK)

On-site

USD 83,000 - 98,000

Full time

8 days ago

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Job summary

The Department of Natural Resources, Division of Forestry & Fire Protection, seeks a Forester 4 to lead the Good Neighbor Authority (GNA) program from Alaska locations such as Ketchikan, Juneau, Anchorage, or Fairbanks. The role focuses on timber sales, restoration projects, and cross-boundary forest management with federal partners.

You will develop cross-agency partnerships, manage multi-year work plans, and oversee federal funds to advance statewide forest objectives.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in forestry, natural resources, or a closely related field that includes at least 24 semester hours or 36 quarter hours in forestry or related curricula.
One year of professional advanced-level forestry experience or three years of journey-level forestry experience as described in the posting.
Substitution options include additional post-secondary education with forestry focus and journey-level experience, or NWCG qualifications substituted for education per the posting.

Responsibilities

Manage the statewide Good Neighbor Authority program and implement timber sales and restoration projects on federal lands.
Develop multi-year work plans and manage federal funds to support shared stewardship priorities.
Advise the State Forester on GNA policy issues and provide policy recommendations.
Collaborate with federal colleagues and DFFP staff to coordinate projects on federal and state lands.