ENFD08-2024-00717-Assistant District Forester- Lyman

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ENFD08-2024-00717-Assistant District Forester- Lyman

Salary

$29.70 - $33.00 Hourly

Location

Lyman, WY

Job Type

Permanent Full-time

Job Number

2024-00717

Department

060-Forestry Division

Opening Date

04/24/2024

Closing Date

Continuous

FLSA

Non-Exempt

Description and Functions

 


Open Until Filled

 
GENERAL DESCRIPTION: 


The Office of State Lands and Investments, Wyoming State Forestry Division, seeks an Assistant District Forester in Lyman, Wyoming. Bring your knowledge, skills, and career with you to become a part of the Wyoming State Forestry Division. 
 
You will work under the direction of the District Forester to implement the management and protection of the State Land forest resources. You will also assist with the implementation of a district annual plan of work in accordance with a strategic plan and Wyoming's Forest Action Plan. As the Assistant District Forester, your duties include managing State forest resources, cooperatively providing wildland fire protection and suppression, delivering assistance forestry programs to local governments, and private landowners including writing Stewardship plans, conducting educational natural resource programs, and providing technical forestry assistance to other State and local government agencies, and groups. In addition, you will work cooperatively with Federal land management agencies in order to implement Good Neighbor Authority projects. District 4 includes five counties, Lincoln, Sublette, Sweetwater, Teton, and Uinta.
 
Southwestern Wyoming provides incredible access to outdoor opportunities.  With its easily accessible public lands, including the Bridger-Teton National Forest, Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest, Flaming Gorge National Recreation Area, and widespread BLM lands, the region offers something for everyone.  In addition, the area is within striking distance of Grand Teton and Yellowstone National Parks.  The Wind River Range, Wyoming Range, and Uinta Mountains provide scenic alpine hiking opportunities.  Western Wyoming is also renowned for its diverse wildlife populations and intact ecosystems.   Whether you enjoy hunting, fishing, camping, mountain biking, hiking, rock climbing, whitewater rafting, skiing, or snowmobiling, this area has it all.

Come and enjoy all this beautiful area has to offer along with the opportunity to work in the diverse ecosystems located within the District boundary.

Human Resource Contact:  Ryan Scheer / 307-777-8570 / ryan.scheer2@wyo.gov

 
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: The listed functions are illustrative only and are not intended to describe every function which may be performed at the job level.

 
  • Assists the District Forester with the preparation of the annual work plan, goals, and targets.
  • Provides technical forestry expertise to achieve objectives in state land forest management, Good Neighbor Authority, community forestry, forest health, and private landowner/cooperator assistance. 
  • Participates in fire prevention, suppression, and fuel management activities in cooperation with local, county, state, and federal entities.
  • Performs professional-level forestry work including silviculture, timber sale preparation and administration, inventory, forest health, management planning, private landowner assistance, fuels management, and community forestry.
  • Administers timber sale and service contracts.
  • Conducts conservation education presentations for schools and other organizations.

Qualifications


PREFERENCES: 

 
Preference may be given to candidates with a Bachelor's Degree in Natural Resource Management with emphasis in Forestry.
Preference may be given to candidates who hold a current NWCG Incident Qualification System Red Card.  
Preference may be given to candidates with extensive experience in writing forest management plans for private landowners.
Preference may be given to candidates with extensive experience in timber sale preparation and administration.  


KNOWLEDGE:

 
  • Knowledge of forest management, forest health, fuels, and community forestry principles
  • Knowledge of basic wildland firefighting principles and fire behavior
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills and strong interpersonal skills
  • Skilled in the use of forestry field equipment and navigation in mountainous terrain.
  • Skill in the use of software such as Microsoft Office, Google Apps for Business, and GIS.
  • Ability to drive four-wheel drive vehicles, ATVs, UTVs and experience towing and backing a trailer.
  • Ability to be detail-oriented
  • Ability to work independently in a separate office from the District Forester.

 
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

 
Education:
Bachelor's Degree (typically in Forestry)
 
Experience:
0-2 years of progressive work experience (typically in Forestry)
 
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:
Possesses and maintains a valid driver's license.
Ability to achieve and maintain national certification (NWCG 310-1) for a minimum of firefighter type 2.
 
OR
 
Education & Experience Substitution:
3-5 years of progressive work experience (typically in Forestry)
 
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:
Possesses and maintains a valid driver's license.
Ability to achieve and maintain national certification (NWCG 310-1) for a minimum of firefighter type 2.

Necessary Special Requirements


PHYSICAL WORKING CONDITIONS:

 
  • Performs arduous physical activity for extended periods, and maintains required NWCG 310-1 physical fitness certification.
  • Position may require up to 40% overnight travel.
 

NOTES:
 
 
  • FLSA: Non-Exempt 

Supplemental Information


060-Office of State Lands and Investments - Forestry Division

Click here to learn more about the Wyoming State Forestry Division.

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URL: http://agency.governmentjobs.com/wyoming/default.cfm

The State of Wyoming is an Equal Opportunity Employer and actively supports the ADA and reasonably accommodates qualified applicants with disabilities.

Class Specifications are subject to change, please refer to the A & I HRD Website to ensure that you have the most recent version.

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There are many benefits to living and working in Wyoming. Beautiful country with wide-open spaces, clean air, great recreational activities, and no State income tax to mention a few!

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01
(AA) Which of the following best describes your highest completed level of education to date or within the next three (3 months)? (Transcripts may be required.)
  • High School Diploma/GED/or Equivalent
  • Some college Coursework, No Degree Received
  • Associate's Degree
  • Associate's Degree and additional coursework
  • Bachelor's Degree
  • Bachelor's Degree and additional coursework
  • Master's Degree
  • Master's Degree and additional coursework
  • Doctorate Degree
  • Doctorate Degree and additional coursework
  • None of the Above
02
(AA) Which of the following Quarter/Semester credit hours best describes your completed college education to date or within the next three (3 months)? (Transcripts may be required.)
  • 45+ Quarter hours/30+ Semester hours
  • 90+ Quarter hours/60+ Semester hours
  • 136+ Quarter hours/91+ Semester hours
  • 180+ Quarter hours/120+ Semester hours
  • 225+ Quarter hours/150+Semester hours
  • N/A
03
(ENFD08) Which of the following best describes your work experience in Forestry? Experience definition: (This experience includes, but may not be limited to, the following: forestry, agriculture, construction trades, Conservation of Wild land Resources, Environmental science, farm hand, fire suppression, Forest fire science, game warden with forestry experience, rangeland resources, geology, horticulture, landscape architecture, natural resources, range management, watershed sciences, wildlife biology, wood science and technology)
  • No relevant experience, but willing to learn.
  • Less than one (1) year of relevant experience.
  • One (1) to less than two (2) years of relevant experience.
  • Two (2) to less than three (3) years of relevant experience.
  • Three (3) or more years of relevant experience
04
(AA) Describe your relevant experience in the box below.
05
Do you have a Bachelor's Degree in Natural Resource Management with emphasis in Forestry?
  • Yes
  • No
06
Do you hold a current NWCG Incident Qualification System Red Card?
  • Yes
  • No
07
Do you have ability to achieve and maintain National Certification (NWCG 310-1) for a minimum of firefighter type 2?
  • Yes
  • No
08
Do you have extensive experience in writing forest management plans for private landowners?
  • Yes
  • No
09
Please describe your experience in writing forest management plans for private landowners.
10
Do you have extensive experience in timber sale preparation and administration?
  • Yes
  • No
11
Please describe your experience in timber sale preparation and administration.
12
Do you have a valid driver's license?
  • Yes
  • No
13
(A1) Where did you hear about this opportunity?
  • Government Jobs @ www.governmentjobs.com/careers/wyoming
  • Indeed
  • LinkedIn
  • Zip Recruiter
  • Wyoming Workforce Center
  • Other job sites (Wyoming at Work, Monster, etc.)
  • Social Media (Facebook, Twitter, etc.)
  • Newspaper/Newsletter Advertisement
  • Career Fair
  • Human Resources Division
  • Friend or Acquaintance (Not State Employee)
  • Current State Employee
  • Other
14
(A1) If you selected "Current State Employee" please provide the employee's first and last name, and include the department they work for, if known. This employee may be eligible for a Referral bonus.
15
(A1) If you selected Other, please tell us where you heard about this opportunity.
16
(AA) VETERANS' PREFERENCE DISCLOSURE: PER WYOMING STATUTE, current employees of the State of Wyoming are not eligible for veterans' preference. If you are not a current employee of the State of Wyoming, to be eligible to receive veterans' preference you MUST have been a resident of the State of Wyoming for a period of one (1) year or more at any time prior to submitting this application. I have read and understand the veterans' preference disclosure.
  • Yes
  • No
  • I am not a veteran
17
(AA) VETERANS' PREFERENCE: If you are a war veteran as defined in section 101, Title 38, United States Code or are the surviving spouse of a war veteran who receives survivor benefits from the federal government based on the veteran's military service, and wish to claim veterans' preference, please attach the appropriate documentation substantiating your claim. Indicate below your appropriate veterans' preference status. By requesting veterans' preference, you are certifying that you meet the statutory requirements as described in the above disclosure.
  • Current State Employee
  • Veteran - DD214 Attached
  • Disabled Veteran (10% or more) - DD214 and Veteran's Disability Determination Attached
  • Surviving Spouse of a Deceased Veteran - DD214 and proof of Survivor Benefit Attached
  • None of the above
18
(AA) Please be advised that an incomplete application WILL NOT be considered for employment. An attached resume' is not required and is not an acceptable substitution for a completed application. Some State of Wyoming agencies use E-Verify, an Internet-based system, to confirm the eligibility of all newly hired employees to work in the United States. Learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities at https://www.uscis.gov/e-verify. I have read and understand the above statement.
  • Yes
  • No

Required Question

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