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This job was posted by : For more information, please see: ### Forester {#job_title_6f5a5100d7a62aa9c32e8fb5b3e84ad7} - [542415]{#requisition_identifier_icon_text_6757ca3ecc62bfbbb68ca2b24fd79c0c_6f5a5100d7a62aa9c32e8fb5b3e84ad7} - [PAYSON]{#location_icon_text_6757ca3ecc62bfbbb68ca2b24fd79c0c_6f5a5100d7a62aa9c32e8fb5b3e84ad7} - [PHOENIX]{#location_icon_text_6757ca3ecc62bfbbb68ca2b24fd79c0c_6f5a5100d7a62aa9c32e8fb5b3e84ad7} - [DEPT OF FORESTRY AND FIRE MANAGEMENT]{#department_icon_text_6757ca3ecc62bfbbb68ca2b24fd79c0c_6f5a5100d7a62aa9c32e8fb5b3e84ad7} - [Full-time]{#employment_type_icon_text_6757ca3ecc62bfbbb68ca2b24fd79c0c_6f5a5100d7a62aa9c32e8fb5b3e84ad7} # 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, Skills & Abilities (KSAs): Knowledge of: - 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

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