Assistant District Forester 2026-00366

Assistant District Forester 2026-00366

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Assistant District Forester 2026-00366

Salary

$29.70 Hourly

Location

Lyman, WY

Job Type

Permanent Full-time

Job Number

2026-00366

Department

Office of State Lands & Investments

Division

Office of State Lands & Investments

Opening Date

02/05/2026

Closing Date

Continuous

FLSA

Non-Exempt

Job Classification

ENFD08

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Description and Functions

Open Until Filled

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

Join the Wyoming State Forestry Division as an Assistant District Forester in Evanston, Kemmerer, or Lyman!

The Office of State Lands and Investments, Wyoming State Forestry Division (WSFD), is excited to announce an opportunity for a passionate and dedicated individual to join our team as an Assistant District Forester. This role offers the chance to make a significant impact on the management of all forested lands in Western Wyoming, including State Trust Lands, Private Lands, and land managed by the US Forest Service (USFS) and Bureau of Land Management (BLM).

Position Overview: As an Assistant District Forester, you will work under the direction of the District Forester and be at the forefront of forest and fuels management projects, playing a crucial role in planning, preparing, and administering these initiatives. As the Assistant District Forester, your duties include managing State forest resources, cooperatively providing wildland fire protection and suppression, delivering assistance forestry programs to local governments and private landowners, including writing Stewardship plans, conducting educational natural resource programs, and providing technical forestry assistance to other State and local government agencies and groups. In addition, you will work cooperatively with Federal land management agencies in order to implement Good Neighbor Authority projects. District 4 includes five counties: Lincoln, Sublette, Sweetwater, Teton, and Uinta.

Southwestern Wyoming provides incredible access to outdoor opportunities. With its easily accessible public lands, including the Bridger-Teton National Forest, Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest, Flaming Gorge National Recreation Area, and widespread BLM lands, the region offers something for everyone. In addition, the area is within striking distance of Grand Teton and Yellowstone National Parks. The Wind River Range, Wyoming Range, and Uinta Mountains provide scenic alpine hiking opportunities. Western Wyoming is also renowned for its diverse wildlife populations and intact ecosystems. Whether you enjoy hunting, fishing, camping, mountain biking, hiking, rock climbing, whitewater rafting, skiing, or snowmobiling, this area has it all.

Come and enjoy all this beautiful area has to offer along with the opportunity to work in the diverse ecosystems located within the District boundary.

Working for the State of Wyoming offers more than a paycheck. Our total compensation package includes:

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid vacation, sick leave, FMLA, and holidays
• Retirement - Pension and 457B plans that help you build a secure future
• Flexible schedules and work-life balance options
• Meaningful work that makes a difference for Wyoming communities

and MUCH MORE! Click here for detailed information (https://ai.wyo.gov/for-job-seekers/benefit-information) , or you can watch this short video to learn about our benefit package! (https://youtu.be/DxeKSDMAjcw'si=90XLWN-kJ1Y0EGfL)

Want to see the full value of your compensation beyond salary?

Explore our Total Compensation Calculator: compensationcalculator.wyo.gov

Human Resource Contact: Ryan Scheer / 307-777-8570 / ryan.scheer2@wyo.gov

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:The listed functions are illustrative only and are not intended to describe every function that may be performed at the job level.

• Assists the District Forester with the preparation of the annual work plan, goals, and targets.
• Provides technical forestry expertise to achieve objectives in state land forest management, Good Neighbor Authority, community forestry, forest health, and private landowner/cooperator assistance.
• Participates in fire prevention, suppression, and fuel management activities in cooperation with local, county, state, and federal entities.
• Performs professional-level forestry work, including silviculture, timber sale preparation and administration, inventory, forest health, management planning, private landowner assistance, fuels management, and community forestry.
• Administers timber sale and service contracts.
• Conducts conservation education presentations for schools and other organizations.

Qualifications

PREFERENCES:

Preference may be given to candidates with a Bachelor's Degree in Natural Resource Management with emphasis in Forestry.

Preference may be given to candidates who hold a current NWCG Incident Qualification System Red Card.

Preference may be given to candidates with extensive experience in writing forest management plans for private landowners.

Preference may be given to candidates with extensive experience in timber sale preparation and administration.

KNOWLEDGE:

• Knowledge of forest management, forest health, fuels, and community forestry principles
• Knowledge of basic wildland firefighting principles and fire behavior
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and strong interpersonal skills
• Skilled in the use of forestry field equipment and navigation in mountainous terrain.
• Skill in the use of software such as Microsoft Office, Google Apps for Business, and GIS.
• Ability to drive four-wheel drive vehicles, ATVs, UTVs and experience towing and backing a trailer.
• Ability to be detail-oriented
• Ability to work independently in a separate office from the District Forester.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education:

Bachelor's Degree (typically in Forestry)

Experience:

0-2 years of progressive work experience (typically in Forestry)

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:

Possesses and maintains a valid driver's license.

Ability to achieve and maintain national certification (NWCG 310-1) for a minimum of firefighter type 2.

OR

Education & Experience Substitution:

3-5 years of progressive work experience (typically in Forestry)

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:

Possesses and maintains a valid driver's license.

Ability to achieve and maintain national certification (NWCG 310-1) for a minimum of firefighter type 2.

Necessary Special Requirements

PHYSICAL WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Performs arduous physical activity for extended periods, and maintains required NWCG 310-1 physical fitness certification.
• Position may require up to 40% overnight travel.

NOTES:

• FLSA: Non-Exempt

Supplemental Information

Click here (https://compensationcalculator.wyo.gov/) to view the State of Wyoming Total Compensation Calculator.

Click here (http://wsfd.wyo.gov/) to learn more about the Wyoming State Forestry Division.

Click here (https://ai.wyo.gov/divisions/human-resources/consultative-services/compensation/pay-tables-salary-averages) to view the State of Wyoming Classification and Pay Structure.

URL: http://agency.governmentjobs.com/wyoming/default.cfm

The State of Wyoming is an Equal Opportunity Employer and actively supports the ADA and reasonably accommodates qualified applicants with disabilities.

Class Specifications are subject to change, please refer to the A & I HRD Website to ensure that you have the most recent version.

Working for the State of Wyoming means more than a job ? it's a stable, rewarding career that lets you make a difference while enjoying a great quality of life.

Employees enjoy:

• Comprehensive health coverage? medical, dental, and vision plans for you and your family
• Voluntary Benefits? including life insurance for you and family members, ambulance, pet insurance, short/long-term disability, flex spending and health savings accounts
• Multiple retirement options? including the Wyoming Retirement System and a 457B account, helping you plan for long-term financial security
• Generous paid leave and flexible schedules? vacation, sick leave, paid FMLA and 11 paid holidays each year
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligibility? for those with qualifying student loans
• Training and professional development? to support your career growth and advancement
• Employee Assistance Program ? Includes paid short-term counseling, legal, financial and work-life benefits and select employee discounts
• Wellness Program ? Earn paid time off and incentives by focusing on your personal health

Know your full value.

Your paycheck is only part of the picture. The State of Wyoming offers a Total Compensation Calculator that shows the full value of your salary plus benefits, so you can clearly see what your complete compensation package looks like.

Explore your total compensation:https://compensationcalculator.wyo.gov/

WORKING FOR THE GREATEST STATE IN THE NATION - Wyoming offers a lifestyle you can?t find anywhere else ? wide-open spaces, clean air, friendly communities, year-round recreation, andno state income tax.

Click here for detailed information (https://ai.wyo.gov/for-job-seekers/benefit-information) or you can watch this short video to learn about our benefit package! (https://youtu.be/DxeKSDMAjcw'si=90XLWN-kJ1Y0EGfL) .