Strategic Forest Steward — Wyoming

Department of Interior; Wyoming, Northern (OH, KY); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Department of the Interior’s Bureau of Land Management seeks a Forester (FUL) in Wyoming. Open to status candidates under CCCR-26-13068594-ST-RH. Location options Kemmerer or Pinedale. First-time hires start at the step 1 rate.

One vacancy in Wyoming with federal employment opening. Qualifications include a forestry degree (or combination) and specialized experience or graduate education. Time-in-Grade rules apply with closing date 10/20/2026.

Qualifications

• Degree in Forestry or related field with at least 24 credit hours in forestry
• Combination of education and experience acceptable with forestry coursework
• GS-7: 1 year of specialized experience or education leading to master’s degree in forestry
• GS-9: 1 year of specialized experience at GS-7 or higher education

Responsibilities

• Assist in development or implementation of forest management plans
• Prepare or analyze timber harvest plans and contracts
• Engage with diverse groups to discuss forest programs

Skills

Forestry knowledge

Timber management

Silviculture

Wildland fire science

Forest regulation

Wildlife habitat management

Education

Bachelor or higher in Forestry

Graduate education in forestry (preferred)

Job description

Department of the Interior’s Bureau of Land Management seeks a Forester (FUL) in Wyoming. Open to status candidates under CCCR-26-13068594-ST-RH. Location options Kemmerer or Pinedale. First-time hires start at the step 1 rate.

One vacancy in Wyoming with federal employment opening. Qualifications include a forestry degree (or combination) and specialized experience or graduate education. Time-in-Grade rules apply with closing date 10/20/2026.