Southern Southeast Area Forester

The State of Alaska Division of Forestry & Fire Protection seeks a professional forester to join our team as the Southern Southeast Area Forester focused on Alaska’s forest management responsibilities in Southeast Alaska's temperate rainforest. The organization operates in Alaska's dynamic, diverse geographic setting and the many opportunities it offers. The work provides exposure to Alaska's unique physical and cultural environment. The Southeast Alaska Archipelago has abundant forest and aquatic resources. Island life and public land dominate the landscape. Forest management in the area is transitioning from old-growth to young-growth management. Work in this position and environment will provide many opportunities to adapt lessons learned elsewhere and to develop new approaches in contemporary forest management. Demand for active management of all land by the forest industry is significant. A forester in the position can expect to be involved in a variety of projects. This position supervises 2 foresters. The work requires a robust presence in the field that the incumbent supports with similar time in the office. The amount of office time varies with the season and the ongoing operational needs. The balance of office to field work is approximately 50/50 over the span of the year. Most of the fieldwork is conducted on other islands and involves multi-day travel. The position is to be located in one of the following communities in Southeast Alaska: Craig, Ketchikan, Klawock, or Thorne Bay. This position requires a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college in forestry, natural resources, or a closely related field AND EITHER one year of professional advanced level experience OR three years of professional journey level experience (substitutions may apply, see full job announcement for full description of Minimum Qualifications and Substitution).