Forester

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### **Forester**

Job Location:

#### Address:

#### 1100 N Beeline Highway Payson, AZ 85541

#### or

#### 1110 W Washington, Ste 500 Phoenix, AZ 85007

Posting Details

#### Salary: \$21.1449-29.4960

#### Grade: 21

#### Closing Date: August 7, 2026

Job Summary

This position works on a team and manages the planning and

implementation of forestry projects on private, state, and federal land

in the assigned District. Projects include, but are not limited to,

hazardous fuel reduction, forest health improvement, and watershed

restoration.

Job Duties

• Identify projects and develop planning documents for forest and
  
  

other natural resource management concerns.

• Interpret planning documents and implement projects on-the-ground
  
  

for forest and other natural resource management concerns.

• Lead field staff and develop work plans for project oversight and
  
  

monitoring; report outcomes and recommend management actions.

• Coordinate with other forestry and fire management staff to ensure
  
  

all stakeholder needs are met and concurrence in documented; draft

project task orders and manage contractors and internal crews in the

implementation of projects.

• Provide technical assistance to landowners, internal staff,
  
  

partners, and stakeholders; conduct forest resource surveys.

• Other duties as assigned
  
  

Knowledge Of

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (KSAs):

• Forest planning, site specific prescription development, and the
  
  

elements of a well-written plan.

• Forest operations, including harvesting and methods used in the
  
  

forest industry.

• Arizona forest and fuel types and state and federal environmental
  
  

compliance laws and regulations.

Skills In

• Computer applications such as MS Word, Excel, and ArcGIS-related
  
  

products.

• Strong interpersonal skills that facilitate effective communication
  
  

and teamwork.

• Training others in forestry related subjects, safety practices and
  
  

protocols.

• Timber marking, cruising and stand value estimation.
  
  

Ability To

• Interact effectively with others to convey thoughts, ideas, and
  
  

information.

• Track progress against goals and make adjustments in order to
  
  

achieve results.

• Lead with a positive and productive attitude.
• Maintain written records, prepare documents and reports.
• Drive on State business
  
  

Selective Preference(s)

The ideal candidate for this position will have:

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Forestry or related natural resource
  
  

program.

• 2 years experience developing forest planning documents and
  
  

managing forestry operations.

Pre-Employment Requirements

• A valid Arizona Driver\'s 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 are

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 C ode (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

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• All newly hired State employees are subject to and must successfully
  
  

complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program

(E-Verify).*

Benefits

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