State of Alaska
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The Department of Natural Resources, Division of Forestry & Fire Protection, is recruiting for a Forester 5.
Potential duty stations include Anchorage, Haines, Ketchikan, Juneau, and Soldotna.
This position is open to Alaska Residents only.
As the Coastal Regional Forester, you will lead forest management efforts across Southeast and Southcentral Alaska, overseeing timber sales and forest practices compliance. You’ll supervise a team across three area offices and play a key role in supporting the needs of Alaska’s timber industry through sustainable forest management. This position involves leadership on complex timber sale decisions and contracts, as well as maintaining a field presence, including support during fire season as an agency administrator. You’ll also contribute to regional innovation, such as exploring biomass opportunities and supporting diverse timber markets. Your leadership will directly influence the stewardship of some of Alaska’s most valuable forest resources.
Mission and Values/Culture:
The mission of the Alaska Division of Forestry & Fire Protection is to protect the lives and property of Alaskans from wildfire and manage Alaska’s forests to provide a sustainable supply of forest resources. We are leaders in forest management, forest practices, wildland fire management, and Cooperative Forestry programs across the state. Our influence crosses ownership boundaries through the leadership of all-risk incident management teams, management of federal timber resources under the Good Neighbor Authority, and up-to-date best management practices that apply to all commercial forest management. This position contributes to the sustainable management of Alaska’s forests by applying forest management principles in the oversight of the Coastal Region timber sale program.
Benefits of Joining Our Team:
As the Coastal Regional Forester, you’ll have the opportunity to lead forest management efforts across some of Alaska’s most productive and high-value forestlands. You’ll work with a dedicated team across multiple area offices. This position offers a unique blend of leadership, field presence, and strategic influence.
The Working Environment You Can Expect:
This position is currently located in our Anchorage Central Office, but for the right fit, could potentially be relocated to our offices in Haines, Ketchikan, Juneau, or Soldotna. The Anchorage Central Office is situated in the Atwood building in downtown Anchorage, close to the Coastal and Chester Creek multi-use trail networks and a 20-minute drive across town to the Chugach State Park trails network.
We are looking for a candidate who possesses the following position-specific competencies.
Forest Management: Knowledge of silviculture, forest ecology, forest use, management, harvesting, inventories, regeneration, sustainability, and conservation; and the role of disturbances in timberland resources.
Oral and Written Communication: Expresses information to individuals or groups effectively, considering audience and information type; makes clear and convincing oral and written presentations; listens to others and responds appropriately.
Planning and Evaluating: Organizes work, sets priorities, determines resource requirements, and monitors progress. Coordinates with other organizations to accomplish goals and evaluates outcomes.
Analysis and Assessment: Uses information technology to access, collect, analyze, maintain, and disseminate data.
Program Oversight: Plans, coordinates, and monitors programs to meet requirements and provides professional consultation on the program or projects.
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to learn more about working for the Division of Forestry & Fire Protection. Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's degree from an accredited college in forestry, natural resources, or a closely related field that includes a minimum of 24 semester hours or 36 quarter hours in forestry or closely related curricula. AND EITHER One year of professional experience as the technical manager for complex programs in forestry, natural resource management or a closely related field. This experience includes work such as Forester 4 or Natural Resource Manager 2 with the State of Alaska, or the equivalent with another employer. OR Three years of experience performing advanced level work in forestry, natural resources, or a closely related field. This experience includes work such as Forester 3 or Natural Resource Specialist 3 with the State of Alaska, or the equivalent with another employer. OR Five years of professional journey-level experience in forestry, natural resources, or a closely related field. The required experience includes work such as Forester 2, Natural Resource Specialist 2, Fire Management Officer, or State Logistics Center Coordinator with the State of Alaska, or the equivalent with another employer.
Substitutions:
Four years in any combination of post-secondary education from an accredited college that includes a minimum of 24 semester hours or 36 quarter hours in forestry, natural resources, or a closely related field AND journey level experience in the technical aspects of forest management and practices, such as fire prevention, suppression, timber sales, reforestation, or inventory may substitute for the required bachelor's degree. (2.67 semester or 4 quarter hours of post-secondary education are equal to one month of experience). The experience includes work, such as Wildland Fire and Resource Technician 3, Wildland Forestry Technician 2, or Wildland Fire Dispatcher 2 with the State of Alaska or the equivalent with another employer.
Certification from an accredited vocational technical school in forestry, natural resource management, or a closely related field and three years of journey level experience in the technical aspects of forest management and practices, such as fire prevention, suppression, timber sales, reforestation, or inventory may substitute for the required bachelor's degree. The experience includes work such as Wildland Fire and Resource Technician 3, Wildland Forestry Technician 2, or Wildland Fire Dispatcher 2 with the State of Alaska or the equivalent with another employer.
Certification via NWCG (National Wildfire Coordinating Group) Incident Qualification Card (AKA 'red card') within the preceding three (3) years in any of the following will substitute for the required education: 1. Incident Commander Type 1 (ICT1), 2. Planning Section Chief Type 1 (PSC1), 3. Operations Section Chief Type 1 (OSC1), or 4. Logistics Section Chief Type 1 (LSC1) For NWCG Incident Qualification Card certification information see: National Incident Management System (NIMS): Wildland Fire Qualification System Guide (PMS 310-1).
Special Note: Closely related curricula and work experience includes fields such as: geosciences, geography, natural resources, environmental sciences, soils, hydrology, wildlife habitat management, forest engineering, remote sensing, vegetation classification, natural resource bio-metrics, and wildland fire control.
One year of work experience equals 12 months of seasonal work.
Positions may require travel both in and out-of-state for fire suppression assignments; may be on stand-by or recall status during the fire season; may be assigned to work in and out of the area that requires the absence from the duty station for 14 to 21 days; may fly in small fixed wing aircraft or helicopters and handle hazardous materials.
Most positions require "Red Card" qualification under the Incident Command System.
Some positions may require a commercial driver's license with appropriate endorsements.
Anchorage/Haines/Ketchikan/Soldotna Juneau Additional Required Information
** Please read the information below carefully. ** At the time of application
,
the applicant must attach the following items as individual documents; failure to provide the requested documentation may result in non-consideration. If you are unable to attach documents, please fax or email the contact listed below. Required documents include: Transcripts are required if you are relying on education to meet the minimum qualifications. At the time of the interview
, please ensure that you provide the following materials. Failure to do so may result in loss of consideration. Required documents include: Valid driver's license A copy of your three most recent performance evaluations, or two letters of recommendation from former supervisors. A list of three professional references, one of which must be your current or most recent supervisor. Please include their job title, current phone number, and email address. This position requires possession of, or access to, firearms. The incumbent will have access and the option to carry a firearm for wildlife protection while working in remote locations and must be able to think clearly and act decisively in stressful situations. SPECIAL NOTICES Requires completion of ICS (Incident Command System) training and maintaining fire qualifications, which do not require physical testing. Requires occasional travel to maintain a field presence with their staff and industry, and may involve travel during fire season to support active incidents. May be required to work long hours during fire season. Application Notice You can ONLY apply for this position through the Workplace Alaska website or by submitting a paper application. Instructions on how to apply can be found on the Workplace Alaska How to Apply webpage (link). Your application must be received by 5:00 p.m. Alaska Standard Time on the closing date. A cover letter (2 – 3 paragraphs, no more than one page) is required as part of your application. In your cover letter, please tell us why you are interested in this role and describe the skills or experience you bring that set you apart from other candidates and align with the core competencies outlined in this recruitment. Please attach the cover letter to your application before submitting it online, or, if unable to attach, email it to the contact provided in the job posting. Your cover letter will be used to help determine which applicants will advance to the interview phase of the recruitment and selection process. Supplemental Questions For your application to be evaluated, you must answer the Supplemental Questions. The State of Alaska (SOA) utilizes four proficiency levels to measure and describe an applicant’s level of competence in applying certain behaviors, knowledge, skills, and abilities to accomplish a specific task. The four proficiency levels are Mastery, Fluency, Literacy, and Discovery. You must rate your proficiency level for each competency listed in the supplemental questions. Education If post-secondary education is required to meet the minimum qualifications, you must fill out the Education section of the application. If you have not yet obtained a degree, please indicate the units you have completed. Copies of transcripts are required to verify educational credentials if used to meet the minimum qualifications for a position. Special Instructions for Foreign Education Education completed at foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the minimum qualifications listed above. If using this education to meet minimum qualification requirements, you must demonstrate that the credentials have been submitted to a private organization specializing in interpreting foreign educational credentials and that such education has been deemed at least equivalent to that gained in standard U.S. education programs. Alternatively, an accredited U.S. post-secondary institution must report that the other institution's transcript is given full value or that full value is recognized in relevant subject areas aligned with the post-secondary institution's curricula. It is your responsibility to provide this evidence when applying. Work Experience If using work experience not already documented in your application, also provide the employer’s name, job title, employment dates, and whether full or part-time. Applications will be reviewed to determine whether the responses are supported and whether the minimum qualifications are met. If they are not, the applicant may not advance to the recruitment interview and selection phase. Note:
Attaching a resume is not a substitute for completing the application in its entirety. Noting, "see resume" or any similar response on any portion of your application may lead to a determination that your application is incomplete and removal from consideration for this job posting. Bargaining Unit If you are a
current state employee , please indicate the union to which you belong at the time of application. Do not complete this question if you are
not a current state employee. Classification Study Notice This position is currently undergoing review as a part of the Fire & Forestry Management job class study, and therefore, both the title and the pay range assigned may be subject to change upon the completion of the study. Driver’s License Requirement Applicants must possess a valid driver's license. Proof of licensure will be required prior to reporting to duty. Firearms This position requires the use or possession of a firearm or ammunition. In accordance with the federal Omnibus Consolidated Appropriations Act of 1997 (PL 104-208), if you have been convicted of a misdemeanor crime of domestic violence, you may not hold this position. A "misdemeanor crime of domestic violence" is an offense that is (1) a misdemeanor under Federal or state law and (2) has, as an element, the use or attempted use of physical force or the threatened use of a deadly weapon, committed by a current or former spouse, parent, or guardian of the victim, by a person with whom the victim shares a child in common, by a person who is cohabiting with or has cohabited with the victim as a spouse, parent, or guardian, or by a person similarly situated to a spouse, parent, or guardian of the victim. If you have ever been convicted of a misdemeanor crime of domestic violence, do NOT apply for this position. EEO STATEMENT The State of Alaska complies with Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Individuals with disabilities who require accommodation, auxiliary aids or services, or alternative communication formats should call 1-800-587-0430 or (907) 465-4095 in Juneau or TTY: Alaska Relay 711 or 1-800-770-8973 or correspond with the Division of Personnel & Labor Relations at P.O. Box 110201, Juneau, AK 99811-0201. The State of Alaska is an equal opportunity employer. Contact Information
If you choose to be contacted by email, please ensure that your email address is correct on your application and that your spam filter will permit emails from the governmentjobs.com domain. Questions regarding application submission or system operation errors should be directed to the Workplace Alaska hotline at 1-800-587-0430 (toll-free) or (907) 465-4095 if you are in the Juneau area. Requests for information may also be emailed to recruitment.services@alaska.gov. For specific information about this position, please get in touch with the hiring manager at the following: Administrative Officer 2 Phone: 907-269-8463 Employer State of Alaska Address PO Box 110201 Juneau, Alaska, 99811 Phone (800) 587-0430 (Statewide toll-free number) (907) 465-4095 (Juneau and out-of-state callers)
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to learn more about working for the Division of Forestry & Fire Protection. Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's degree from an accredited college in forestry, natural resources, or a closely related field that includes a minimum of 24 semester hours or 36 quarter hours in forestry or closely related curricula. AND EITHER One year of professional experience as the technical manager for complex programs in forestry, natural resource management or a closely related field. This experience includes work such as Forester 4 or Natural Resource Manager 2 with the State of Alaska, or the equivalent with another employer. OR Three years of experience performing advanced level work in forestry, natural resources, or a closely related field. This experience includes work such as Forester 3 or Natural Resource Specialist 3 with the State of Alaska, or the equivalent with another employer. OR Five years of professional journey-level experience in forestry, natural resources, or a closely related field. The required experience includes work such as Forester 2, Natural Resource Specialist 2, Fire Management Officer, or State Logistics Center Coordinator with the State of Alaska, or the equivalent with another employer.
Substitutions:
Four years in any combination of post-secondary education from an accredited college that includes a minimum of 24 semester hours or 36 quarter hours in forestry, natural resources, or a closely related field AND journey level experience in the technical aspects of forest management and practices, such as fire prevention, suppression, timber sales, reforestation, or inventory may substitute for the required bachelor's degree. (2.67 semester or 4 quarter hours of post-secondary education are equal to one month of experience). The experience includes work, such as Wildland Fire and Resource Technician 3, Wildland Forestry Technician 2, or Wildland Fire Dispatcher 2 with the State of Alaska or the equivalent with another employer.
Certification from an accredited vocational technical school in forestry, natural resource management, or a closely related field and three years of journey level experience in the technical aspects of forest management and practices, such as fire prevention, suppression, timber sales, reforestation, or inventory may substitute for the required bachelor's degree. The experience includes work such as Wildland Fire and Resource Technician 3, Wildland Forestry Technician 2, or Wildland Fire Dispatcher 2 with the State of Alaska or the equivalent with another employer.
Certification via NWCG (National Wildfire Coordinating Group) Incident Qualification Card (AKA 'red card') within the preceding three (3) years in any of the following will substitute for the required education: 1. Incident Commander Type 1 (ICT1), 2. Planning Section Chief Type 1 (PSC1), 3. Operations Section Chief Type 1 (OSC1), or 4. Logistics Section Chief Type 1 (LSC1) For NWCG Incident Qualification Card certification information see: National Incident Management System (NIMS): Wildland Fire Qualification System Guide (PMS 310-1).
Special Note: Closely related curricula and work experience includes fields such as: geosciences, geography, natural resources, environmental sciences, soils, hydrology, wildlife habitat management, forest engineering, remote sensing, vegetation classification, natural resource bio-metrics, and wildland fire control.
One year of work experience equals 12 months of seasonal work.
Positions may require travel both in and out-of-state for fire suppression assignments; may be on stand-by or recall status during the fire season; may be assigned to work in and out of the area that requires the absence from the duty station for 14 to 21 days; may fly in small fixed wing aircraft or helicopters and handle hazardous materials.
Most positions require "Red Card" qualification under the Incident Command System.
Some positions may require a commercial driver's license with appropriate endorsements.
Anchorage/Haines/Ketchikan/Soldotna Juneau Additional Required Information
** Please read the information below carefully. ** At the time of application
,
the applicant must attach the following items as individual documents; failure to provide the requested documentation may result in non-consideration. If you are unable to attach documents, please fax or email the contact listed below. Required documents include: Transcripts are required if you are relying on education to meet the minimum qualifications. At the time of the interview
, please ensure that you provide the following materials. Failure to do so may result in loss of consideration. Required documents include: Valid driver's license A copy of your three most recent performance evaluations, or two letters of recommendation from former supervisors. A list of three professional references, one of which must be your current or most recent supervisor. Please include their job title, current phone number, and email address. This position requires possession of, or access to, firearms. The incumbent will have access and the option to carry a firearm for wildlife protection while working in remote locations and must be able to think clearly and act decisively in stressful situations. SPECIAL NOTICES Requires completion of ICS (Incident Command System) training and maintaining fire qualifications, which do not require physical testing. Requires occasional travel to maintain a field presence with their staff and industry, and may involve travel during fire season to support active incidents. May be required to work long hours during fire season. Application Notice You can ONLY apply for this position through the Workplace Alaska website or by submitting a paper application. Instructions on how to apply can be found on the Workplace Alaska How to Apply webpage (link). Your application must be received by 5:00 p.m. Alaska Standard Time on the closing date. A cover letter (2 – 3 paragraphs, no more than one page) is required as part of your application. In your cover letter, please tell us why you are interested in this role and describe the skills or experience you bring that set you apart from other candidates and align with the core competencies outlined in this recruitment. Please attach the cover letter to your application before submitting it online, or, if unable to attach, email it to the contact provided in the job posting. Your cover letter will be used to help determine which applicants will advance to the interview phase of the recruitment and selection process. Supplemental Questions For your application to be evaluated, you must answer the Supplemental Questions. The State of Alaska (SOA) utilizes four proficiency levels to measure and describe an applicant’s level of competence in applying certain behaviors, knowledge, skills, and abilities to accomplish a specific task. The four proficiency levels are Mastery, Fluency, Literacy, and Discovery. You must rate your proficiency level for each competency listed in the supplemental questions. Education If post-secondary education is required to meet the minimum qualifications, you must fill out the Education section of the application. If you have not yet obtained a degree, please indicate the units you have completed. Copies of transcripts are required to verify educational credentials if used to meet the minimum qualifications for a position. Special Instructions for Foreign Education Education completed at foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the minimum qualifications listed above. If using this education to meet minimum qualification requirements, you must demonstrate that the credentials have been submitted to a private organization specializing in interpreting foreign educational credentials and that such education has been deemed at least equivalent to that gained in standard U.S. education programs. Alternatively, an accredited U.S. post-secondary institution must report that the other institution's transcript is given full value or that full value is recognized in relevant subject areas aligned with the post-secondary institution's curricula. It is your responsibility to provide this evidence when applying. Work Experience If using work experience not already documented in your application, also provide the employer’s name, job title, employment dates, and whether full or part-time. Applications will be reviewed to determine whether the responses are supported and whether the minimum qualifications are met. If they are not, the applicant may not advance to the recruitment interview and selection phase. Note:
Attaching a resume is not a substitute for completing the application in its entirety. Noting, "see resume" or any similar response on any portion of your application may lead to a determination that your application is incomplete and removal from consideration for this job posting. Bargaining Unit If you are a
current state employee , please indicate the union to which you belong at the time of application. Do not complete this question if you are
not a current state employee. Classification Study Notice This position is currently undergoing review as a part of the Fire & Forestry Management job class study, and therefore, both the title and the pay range assigned may be subject to change upon the completion of the study. Driver’s License Requirement Applicants must possess a valid driver's license. Proof of licensure will be required prior to reporting to duty. Firearms This position requires the use or possession of a firearm or ammunition. In accordance with the federal Omnibus Consolidated Appropriations Act of 1997 (PL 104-208), if you have been convicted of a misdemeanor crime of domestic violence, you may not hold this position. A "misdemeanor crime of domestic violence" is an offense that is (1) a misdemeanor under Federal or state law and (2) has, as an element, the use or attempted use of physical force or the threatened use of a deadly weapon, committed by a current or former spouse, parent, or guardian of the victim, by a person with whom the victim shares a child in common, by a person who is cohabiting with or has cohabited with the victim as a spouse, parent, or guardian, or by a person similarly situated to a spouse, parent, or guardian of the victim. If you have ever been convicted of a misdemeanor crime of domestic violence, do NOT apply for this position. EEO STATEMENT The State of Alaska complies with Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Individuals with disabilities who require accommodation, auxiliary aids or services, or alternative communication formats should call 1-800-587-0430 or (907) 465-4095 in Juneau or TTY: Alaska Relay 711 or 1-800-770-8973 or correspond with the Division of Personnel & Labor Relations at P.O. Box 110201, Juneau, AK 99811-0201. The State of Alaska is an equal opportunity employer. Contact Information
If you choose to be contacted by email, please ensure that your email address is correct on your application and that your spam filter will permit emails from the governmentjobs.com domain. Questions regarding application submission or system operation errors should be directed to the Workplace Alaska hotline at 1-800-587-0430 (toll-free) or (907) 465-4095 if you are in the Juneau area. Requests for information may also be emailed to recruitment.services@alaska.gov. For specific information about this position, please get in touch with the hiring manager at the following: Administrative Officer 2 Phone: 907-269-8463 Employer State of Alaska Address PO Box 110201 Juneau, Alaska, 99811 Phone (800) 587-0430 (Statewide toll-free number) (907) 465-4095 (Juneau and out-of-state callers)
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