Area Forester

Job Title:  Forester II
Location:  Cedar City

Job Description:
Are you looking for a challenging opportunity to advance your career in forestry and make a significant impact on the forestry program for the southwestern area of Utah? If so, the Utah Division of Forestry, Fire & State Lands is seeking a Southwest Area Forester to manage all aspects of forestry for Washington, Garfield, Kane, Iron and Beaver counties.

Principal Duties:

• Advise public owners and industries in the management, utilization, and protection of state and private resources including assessment of resources and anticipation/reconciliation of possible problems. 
• Evaluates environmental factors relating to various aspects of operations. 
• Adapts program(s) to meet specific needs or concerns. 
• Develops and directs forestry management and land development programs. 
• Analyzes summarizes and/or reviews data, report findings, interprets results and/or makes recommendations. 
• Writes or drafts technical reports, management plans, articles or related material based on research, investigation or analysis.

Ideal Candidate:

• A Bachelors of Science degree in Forestry and/or natural resource management, environmental science or closely related natural resources/conservation field OR has a Bachelor's degree not related to natural resources but who has at least 5 yrs professional experience directly related to natural resource/conservation fields. 
• A working knowledge of forestry management programs.

Why You Should Join Our Team:
The Division of Forestry, Fire & State Lands is a progressive, diverse agency responsible for forest stewardship, managing wildland fires, and conserving sovereign lands in Utah. You will have the opportunity to be part of the Division and make a positive impact on Division programs in the Southwest Area of Utah. Additionally, the State of Utah offers great benefits and generous paid time off so you can spend more time with your family and have a positive work-life balance.

The Agency:
If you would like to read more about working for the Department of Natural Resources please click here.Minimum Qualifications:

• A Bachelors of Science degree in Forestry and/or natural resource management, environmental science or closely related natural resources/conservation field OR has a Bachelor's degree not related to natural resources but who has at least 5 yrs professional experience directly related to natural resource/conservation fields. 
• Knowledge of forest resource management and of forestry program(s) delivery, including Urban & Community Forestry. 
• Advanced communication skills, including both oral and written skills, and experience addressing audiences of all types using various mediums. 
• Knowledge of invasive species management. 
• Skill and ability to operate off highway vehicles, such as ATV/UTV and/or snowmobiles.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Knowledge of wildlife ecology and habitat requirements. 
• Knowledge of principles, theories, and practices of fire fighting and fire prevention.

• Risks which require the use of special safety precautions and/or equipment, e.g., working around operating machines, working with contagious diseases or hazardous chemicals, etc.
• Work requires physical exertion. May require the ability to stand; walk over rough surfaces; bend, crouch, stoop, stretch, reach, lift moderately heavy items (up to 50 lbs.) in a recurring manner and/or for long periods of time.

Salary : $22 - $33