Project Forester-Two year project, Casper Wyoming

[Sherry Sandretto <slsandre@xxxxxxx>]

Project Forester

CLOSING DATE: Open Until Filled, To Ensure Consideration, Applications 
should be Submitted Prior to
The Close of Business on 30 October 2009

Pay Range: $2,900 - $3,333 Per Month
Hire Period: Two Years

DEPARTMENT: Northern Laramie Range Forest Management Project
LOCATION: Casper Wyoming

GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF WORK: Assists project partners in promoting 
management of forested lands
for multiple resource benefits; advances protection of life, property 
and wildland resources from fire, forest
pests and other destructive forces on forested lands; provides forestry 
assistance to private landowners,
industry, communities and public agencies to achieve optimum 
environmental, economic and social benefits
from forest resources; implements silvicultural practices under the 
direction of Wyoming State Forestry
Division and Natrona County Firewise.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Assists with preparation and implementation of 
forest management plans based
on accepted silvicultural practices; provides multiple resource 
management technical assistance to forest
landowners; assists with administration of, and provides technical 
assistance for, federal cost share
programs to private landowners; promotes management of trees in 
communities to protect, conserve and
enhance community values and the environment; assists private landowners 
with insect and disease
problems; develops and delivers workshops, written materials and 
educational programs to educate
landowners and cooperators; represents the project in meetings; provides 
technical assistance to groups or
agencies supplying woody plant materials; provides for and cooperates 
with federal and state agencies,
counties, fire districts and municipal governments on local fire 
prevention and wildland urban interface
issues.
KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS: Knowledge of forest entomology, pathology, forest 
management and planning
for major silvicultural types of the region; knowledge of basic 
surveying principles, map reading and
GIS/GPS technology; knowledge of wildland fire fighting principles and 
fire behavior. Ability to apply
professional scientific techniques to the land for which 
responsibilities are assigned, ability to effectively
cooperate with the general public, cooperators and peers. Skill in use 
and operation of forestry field
equipment and ATVs; skills in communicating both orally and in written 
form to convey clear persuasive
messages that positively influence the thoughts and actions of others; 
proficient skills in the use of Microsoft
Office applications.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Any combination of training and experience 
equivalent to a bachelor's
degree in forest management or closely related field, PLUS one year of 
professional work experience in
forest management or protection.
APPLICATIONS: For more information contact Sam Weaver, Natrona County 
Firewise Coordinator, Phone:
(307)234-6116 or John Crisp, Resource Forester, Wyoming State Forestry 
Division, Phone: (307)777-6680.
To apply, submit a resume to the Natrona County Firewise Project, 2020 
Fairgrounds Road, Suite 203,
Casper, WY 82604, Phone: (307)234-6116, Fax: (307)234-6966, along with 
transcripts of any relevant
course work.
The Project is an Equal Opportunity Employer and actively supports the 
ADA and reasonably
accommodates qualified applicants with disabilities. No notice of 
eligibility will be sent to applicants who
meet the minimum qualifications.
DATE RELEASED: 10/01/2009