Timber Management Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Salary: $30.00 Hourly
Location : Kemmerer, WY
Job Type: Contract Full-time
Job Number: 2026-01532
Department: Office of State Lands & Investments
Division: Office of State Lands & Investments
Opening Date: 06/10/2026
Closing Date: Continuous
FLSA: Determined by Position
Job Classification: ATAW99
Description and Functions
Open Until Filled
GENERAL DESCRIPTION:
Join the Wyoming State Forestry Division as a Good Neighbor Authority Project Forester in Kemmerer!
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 a Good Neighbor Authority (GNA) Project Forester. This role offers the chance to significantly impact the management of our beautiful federal lands, including those managed by the US Forest Service (USFS) and Bureau of Land Management (BLM), in collaboration with the Bridger-Teton National Forest.
Position Overview: As the GNA Project Forester, you will be at the forefront of forest and fuel management projects, playing a crucial role in planning, preparing, and administering these initiatives. You will work directly with federal partners to identify high-priority projects, evaluate their feasibility, and make informed recommendations for their implementation.
This is an At-will Employee Contract position with limited benefits (no paid leave, employee only contributions toward insurance, no agency contribution toward retirement).
Human Resource Contact: Ryan Scheer, 307-777-8570
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: The listed functions are illustrative only and are not intended to describe every function that may be performed at the job level.

• Plans forest product sales and fuels mitigation projects based on factors such as harvestable timber, operability, access, and other natural resource considerations.
• Prepares and writes detailed project plans.
• Assist federal partners in identifying priority treatment areas, conducting environmental analyses, and providing written recommendations.
• Assists in establishing long-term forest management goals and objectives related to forest management activities.
• Prepares forest product sales, including property boundary determination, harvest unit layout, road design and layout, marking, cruising, volume determination, appraisal, and advertising.
• Prepares forest product sales and timber stand improvement project contracts and maps.
• Ensures agency policies and procedures are followed throughout the presale process.
• Administers forest product sale contracts to ensure compliance with contractual obligations and project goals.
• Monitors the progression of harvesting operations and ensures best management practices are being followed.
• Maintains the record of volume removed, payments, and account status.
• Makes recommendations regarding contract modifications or extensions for harvesting operations.
• Implements forest management projects such as timber stand improvement from project planning through preparation and contract administration.
• Coordinates with local, state, and federal partners in advancing forest management in the area.

Qualifications
PREFERENCES/**AGENCY REQUIREMENTS:
Preference may be given to candidates with a Bachelor's Degree in Forestry.
Preference may be given to candidates with at least 3 years of progressive work experience in forestry.
**Must have a valid driver's license.
KNOWLEDGE:

• Knowledge of forestry principles and practices, forest ecology, fire behavior and ecology, silvicultural treatments and methodology, timber management, harvesting systems, forest products industry, surveying, and timber cruising techniques.
• Knowledge and experience using computers and software commonly used in professional land management, including but not limited to Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Knowledge of ArcPro and GPS devices and associated apps.
• Skills in effective oral and written communication and the ability to use various techniques to tailor the transmission of information to specific audiences.
• Skills in organizing work in a clear and easy-to-follow manner that commands attention and achieves desired results.
• Ability to apply logic and complex layers of rules to analyze and categorize complicated information.
• Ability to weigh each option's pros and cons before making a decision and moving forward, explaining the rationale for decisions.
• Ability to use sound methods to plan and track work, appointments, and commitments, evaluate progress on tasks, and adjust work as needed.
• Ability to address issues openly, constructively, and professionally.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
None - See "Preferences"
Necessary Special Requirements
PHYSICAL WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Ability to perform strenuous work in an outdoor environment in all weather conditions, year-round.
• This position may require periodic travel.

NOTES:

• FLSA: Non-Exempt
• This is an At-Will Employee Contract (AWEC) position to begin in the summer/fall of 2026 and extend for up to two (2) years. With the ability to renew after two (2) years.

Supplemental Information
Wyoming State Forestry Website -
Click to view the State of Wyoming Classification and Pay Structure.
URL:
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.
Non Benefit Position
01
(AA) Which of the following best describes your highest completed level of education to date or within the next three (3) months? (Transcripts may be required.)

• High School Diploma/GED/or Equivalent
• Some college Coursework, No Degree Received
• Associate's Degree
• Associate's Degree and additional coursework
• Bachelor's Degree
• Bachelor's Degree and additional coursework
• Master's Degree
• Master's Degree and additional coursework
• Doctorate Degree
• Doctorate Degree and additional coursework
• None of the Above

02
(AA) Which of the following Quarter/Semester credit hours best describes your completed college education to date or within the next three (3) months? (Transcripts may be required.)

• 45+ Quarter hours/30+ Semester hours
• 90+ Quarter hours/60+ Semester hours
• 136+ Quarter hours/91+ Semester hours
• 180+ Quarter hours/120+ Semester hours
• 225+ Quarter hours/150+Semester hours
• N/A

03
Do you have at least three (3) years of progressive work experience in forestry?

• Yes
• No

04
(AA) Describe your forestry work experience below.
05
Do you have a valid driver's license?

• Yes
• No

06
Do you have a Bachelor's Degree in Forestry?

• Yes
• No

07
(A1) Where did you hear about this opportunity?

• Government Jobs @www.governmentjobs.com/careers/wyoming
• Indeed
• LinkedIn
• Zip Recruiter
• Wyoming Workforce Center
• Other job sites (Wyoming at Work, Monster, etc.)
• Social Media (Facebook, Twitter, etc.)
• Newspaper/Newsletter Advertisement
• Career Fair
• Human Resources Division
• Friend or Acquaintance (Not State Employee)
• Current State Employee
• Other

08
(A1) If you selected "Current State Employee" please provide the employee's first and last name, and include the department they work for, if known. This employee may be eligible for a Referral bonus.
09
(AA) If you anwsered Other, please tell us where.
10
(AA) VETERANS' PREFERENCE DISCLOSURE: PER WYOMING STATUTE, current employees of the State of Wyoming are not eligible for veterans' preference. If you are not a current employee of the State of Wyoming, to be eligible to receive veterans' preference you MUST have been a resident of the State of Wyoming for a period of one (1) year or more at any time prior to submitting this application. I have read and understand the veterans' preference disclosure.

• Yes
• No
• I am not a veteran

11
(AA) VETERANS' PREFERENCE: If you are a war veteran as defined in section 101, Title 38, United States Code or are the surviving spouse of a war veteran who receives survivor benefits from the federal government based on the veteran's military service, and wish to claim veterans' preference, please attach the appropriate documentation substantiating your claim. Indicate below your appropriate veterans' preference status. By requesting veterans' preference, you are certifying that you meet the statutory requirements as described in the above disclosure.

• Current State Employee
• Veteran - DD214 Attached
• Disabled Veteran (10% or more) - DD214 and Veteran's Disability Determination Attached
• Surviving Spouse of a Deceased Veteran - DD214 and proof of Survivor Benefit Attached
• None of the above

12
(AA) Please be advised that an incomplete application WILL NOT be considered for employment. An attached resume' is not required and is not an acceptable substitution for a completed application. Some State of Wyoming agencies use E-Verify, an Internet-based system, to confirm the eligibility of all newly hired employees to work in the United States. Learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities at https://www.uscis.gov/e-verify.I have read and understand the above statement.

• Yes
• No

Required Question