Partnership Forester 2025-00161 Print (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/wyoming/jobs/newprint/4802089) Apply  Partnership Forester 2025-00161 Salary $28.00 Hourly Location Buffalo, WY Job Type Temporary Full-time Job Number 2025-00161 Department Office of State Lands & Investments Division Office of State Lands & Investments Opening Date 01/23/2025 Closing Date Continuous FLSA Determined by Position Job Classification ATAW99 + Description + Benefits + Questions Description and Functions Open Until Filled GENERAL DESCRIPTION: The Office of State Lands and Investments, Wyoming State Forestry Division (WSFD), is seeking a Partnership Project Forester in Buffalo, Wyoming to implement forest management projects on lands in Northcentral Wyoming in cooperation with the Bighorn National Forest and BLM. The Partnership Forester plays a key role in advancing the Wyoming State Forestry Division’s core programs on state, private, and federal lands. Under the guidance of the District Forester, this position will be responsible for forest management project planning, preparation, and administration. The Partnership Forester will work directly with USFS, BLM, and other partners to identify projects and make recommendations about feasibility and implementation. Human Resource Contact: Ryan Scheer /ryan.scheer2@wyo.gov/307-777-8570 ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: The listed functions are illustrative only and are not intended to describe every function which may be performed at the job level. + Plans forest product sales based on harvestable timber, operability, access, and other natural resource considerations. + Prepares and writes detailed project plans. + Assists Federal personnel in identifying priority treatment areas + Conducts environmental analyses and provides written recommendations. + Provides assistance in establishing long-term forest management goals and objectives related to forest management activities. + Prepares forest product sales, including property boundary determination, harvest unit layout, road design and layout, marking, cruising, volume determination, appraisal, and advertising. + Prepares forest product sales and timber stand improvement project contracts and maps. + Ensures agency policies and procedures are followed throughout the presale process. + Administers forest product sale contracts to ensure compliance with contractual obligations and project goals. + Monitors the progression of harvesting operations and ensures best management practices are being followed. + Maintains the record of volume removed, payments, and account status. + Makes recommendations regarding contract modifications or extensions for harvesting operations. + Implements forest management projects such as timber stand improvement from project planning through preparation and contract administration. + Coordinates with local, state, and federal partners in advancing forest management in the area. + Prepares silvicultural prescriptions & NEPA related forestry/Timber Specialist reports. + Provides leadership and mentoring. + Provides technical assistance. Qualifications PREFERENCES/**AGENCY REQUIREMENTS: Preference may be given to candidates with a Bachelor's Degree in Forestry. Preference may be given to candidates with at least 3 years of progressive work experience in forestry. **Must have a valid driver's license. KNOWLEDGE: + Knowledge of forestry principles and practices, forest ecology, fire behavior and ecology, silvicultural treatments and methodology, timber management, harvesting systems, forest products industry, surveying, and timber cruising techniques. + Knowledge and experience using computers and software commonly used in professional land management, including but not limited to Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. + Knowledge of ArcGIS and GPS devices and the ability to collect, display, and manage spatial data. + Skills in effective oral and written communication and the ability to use various techniques to tailor the transmission of information to specific audiences. + Skills in organizing work in a manner that is clear and easy to follow that command attention, and achieves desired results. + Ability to assess the organization and its services from the customer's perspective to improve service delivery. + Ability to recognize adverse customer reactions and develop better alternatives. + Ability to apply logic and complex layers of rules to analyze and categorize complicated information. + Ability to see relationships between information in varied forms and from varied sources. + Ability to weigh each option's pros and cons before making a decision and moving forward; ability to explain the rationale for decisions. + Ability to create opportunities or minimize potential problems by anticipating and preparing for these in advance. + Ability to see when analysis and discussion have served their purpose and move to action. + Ability to make reasonable estimates of resource needs to achieve goals or complete projects. + Ability to use sound methods to plan and track work, appointments, and commitments, evaluate progress on tasks and adjust work as needed. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: None - See "Preferences" Necessary Special Requirements PHYSICAL WORKING CONDITIONS: + Ability to perform strenuous work outdoors in all weather conditions, year-round. + This position may require frequent travel. NOTES: + FLSA: Non-Exempt + This is an At-will Employee Contract (AWEC) position for up to two (2) years. + Housing or housing subsidies may be included as a portion of the compensation package. Supplemental Information 060-Office of State Lands and Investments - Forestry Division Wyoming State Forestry Website - http://wsfd.wyo.gov/ Clickhere (https://ai.wyo.gov/divisions/human-resources/consultative-services/compensation/pay-tables-salary-averages) to view the State of Wyoming Classification and Pay Structure. 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. Non Benefit Position