• Job Description

  Req#: 516518

  DEPARTMENT OF FORESTRY AND FIRE MANAGEMENT Manage and reduce fire risk to protect Arizona's people, communities, and wildland areas to champion the health of Arizona's natural resources. The Department of Forestry and Fire Management provides services through strategic implementation of cooperative natural resources and fire assistance programs, development and support of statewide fire policies, and coordination of resources across all-lands and jurisdictions.

  DISTRICT FORESTER
  

  Job Location:

  Address:

  1110 W. Washington St.
  Suite 500
  Phoenix, AZ 85007

  Posting Details:

  Salary: $61,351.68
  

  Grade: 21
  

  Closing Date: Open until filled. Next review of resumes: July 27, 2023

  Job Summary:

  This position manages forested lands for economic, recreational, conservation and public safety purposes in the assigned District.

  Job Duties:

  • Identify and prioritize forest and other natural resource management concerns. Develop short- and long-term, and local and regional plans for management of forest and other natural resources.
  • Conduct forest resource surveys, biomass inventories and product valuation. Map soils and vegetation, estimate fuel load and wildfire risk.
  • Perform project oversight and monitoring, report outcomes and recommend management actions.
  • Supervise field staff, maintain equipment, order supplies and services, manage budget.
  • Conduct public educational programs on forest stewardship and natural resource conservation with land owners, community members and agency personnel. Provide technical assistance to landowners, firefighters and other natural resource managers.
  • Other duties as assigned.
  

  Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (KSAs):

  Knowledge of:
  
  • Forest ecology and management, preferably obtained through professional forestry education.
  • Forest products and potential uses of the material generated by restoration treatments.
  • Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Geographic Information System (GIS), Google Suite and other programs.
  • Relevant environmental and cultural laws and regulations.
  
  Skills In:
  
  • Communication skills, both oral and written.
  • Listening skills, as a key to effective communication.
  • Facilitation skills, for collaborative issue identification, and problem solving.
  • Writing skills relevant to the development of natural resource management plans.
  • Skill in the use of forestry field instruments and software.
  • Leadership
  
  Ability to:
  
  • Speak, including public speaking.
  • Supervise and lead supporting staff
  • Walk, including on rugged and uneven terrain.
  • Think creatively and critically.
  • Read and write effectively.
  • Travel on State Business.

  Selective Preference(s):

  Bachelor of Science degree from an accredited school of Forestry or related natural resource program.

  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 driver’s license, complete all required training, and successfully pass all necessary driver’s license record checks. The license must be current, unexpired, and neither revoked nor suspended. Employees who drive on state business are subject to driver’s 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 Code (A.A.C.) R2-10-207.11).
  

  All newly hired State employees are subject to and must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify).

  Benefits:

  The State of Arizona provides an excellent comprehensive benefits package including:
  Affordable medical, dental, life, and short-term disability insurance plans
  Top-ranked retirement and long-term disability plans
  10 paid holidays per year
  Vacation time accrued at 4.00 hours bi-weekly for the first 3 years
  Sick time accrued at 3.70 hours bi-weekly
  Deferred compensation plan
  Wellness plans
  Tuition reimbursement (eligible after one year of employment)

  For a complete list of benefits provided by The State of Arizona, please visit our benefits page

  Retirement:

  Positions in this classification participate in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS).
  
  Please note, enrollment eligibility will become effective after 27 weeks of employment.
  

  Contact Us:

  If you have any questions please feel free to contact Wesley Elwell at welwell@dffm.az.gov for assistance.
  
  Persons with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation such as a sign language interpreter or an alternative format by contacting 602-771-1419. Requests should be made as early as possible to allow time to arrange the accommodation. Arizona State Government is an AA/EOE/ADA Reasonable Accommodation Employer.

• About the company

  Arizona is on a mission to become the #1 state in the nation in which to live, work, play, get an education, and retire. Arizona state government plays a vital role in making this happen, and in order to maximize our potential the State of Arizona must operate in way that demonstrates a business-like approach. We are looking for enthusiastic and talented people to join the team.

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