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DEPARTMENT OF FORESTRY AND FIRE MANAGEMENT

*In partnership with local, county, state, and federal agencies, the Arizona Department of Forestry and Fire Management (DFFM) protects Arizonas people by: providing coordination and resource response for the suppression and management of wildland fire; delivering education to aid in wildland fire prevention; providing integrated management strategies, technical assistance and information through various Department programs; collaborating in forest restoration projects; and ensuring fire and life safety through permitting, plan reviews and building inspections.*

**Forester** {#forester}

Job Location:

Address:

1100 N Beeline Highway Payson, AZ 85541

or

1110 W Washington, Ste 500 Phoenix, AZ 85007

Posting Details

Salary: $21.1449-29.4960

Grade: 21

Closing Date: August 30, 2026

Job Summary This position works on a team and manages the planning and

implementation of forestry projects on private, state, and federal land

in the assigned District. Projects include, but are not limited to,

hazardous fuel reduction, forest health improvement, and watershed

restoration.

Job Duties

• Identify projects and develop planning documents for forest and

other natural resource management concerns.

• Interpret planning documents and implement projects on-the-ground

for forest and other natural resource management concerns.

• Lead field staff and develop work plans for project oversight and

monitoring; report outcomes and recommend management actions.

• Coordinate with other forestry and fire management staff to ensure

all stakeholder needs are met and concurrence in documented; draft

project task orders and manage contractors and internal crews in the

implementation of projects.

• Provide technical assistance to landowners, internal staff,

partners, and stakeholders; conduct forest resource surveys.

• Other duties as assigned

Knowledge Of Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (KSAs):

• Forest planning, site specific prescription development, and the

elements of a well-written plan.

• Forest operations, including harvesting and methods used in the

forest industry.

• Arizona forest and fuel types and state and federal environmental

compliance laws and regulations.

Skills In

• Computer applications such as MS Word, Excel, and ArcGIS-related

products.

• Strong interpersonal skills that facilitate effective communication

and teamwork.

• Training others in forestry related subjects, safety practices and

protocols.

• Timber marking, cruising and stand value estimation.

Ability To Interact effectively with others to convey thoughts, ideas, and

information.

Track progress against goals and make adjustments in or