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Salary: $30.00 Hourly
Location : Newcastle, WY
Job Type: Contract Full-time
Job Number: 2026-01196
Department: Office of State Lands & Investments
Division: Office of State Lands & Investments
Opening Date: 05/18/2026
FLSA: Determined by Position
Job Classification: ATAW99
Description and Functions
Open Until Filled
GENERAL DESCRIPTION:
The Office of State Lands and Investments, Wyoming State Forestry Division (WSFD), is seeking a Good Neighbor Authority (GNA) Project Forester in Newcastle or Sundance, Wyoming, to implement forest management projects on US Forest Service (USFS) lands in cooperation with the Black Hills National Forest. This position will be responsible for the planning, preparation, and administration of forest management projects. The GNA Project Forester will work directly with USFS partners to identify projects and make recommendations about feasibility and implementation.
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 which may be performed at the job level.

• Plans forest product sales based on harvestable timber, operability, access, and other natural resource considerations.
• Prepares and writes detailed project plans.
• Assists USFS personnel in identifying priority treatment areas conducts environmental analyses and provides written recommendations.
• Provides assistance 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 ArcGIS and GPS devices and the ability to collect, display, and manage spatial data.
• 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 manner that is clear and easy to follow that commands attention and achieves desired results.
• Ability to understand, organize, and analyze what one sees/hears to decide what to think and respond to a message.
• Ability to assess the organization and its services from the customer's perspective to improve service delivery.
• Ability to recognize adverse customer reactions and develop better alternatives.
• Ability to apply logic and complex layers of rules to analyze and categorize complicated information.
• Ability to see relationships between information in varied forms and from varied sources.
• Ability to weigh each option's pros and cons before making a decision and moving forward; ability to explain the rationale for decisions.
• Ability to create opportunities or minimize potential problems by anticipating and preparing for these in advance.
• Ability to see when analysis and discussion have served their purpose and move to action.
• Ability to make reasonable estimates of resource needs to achieve goals or complete projects.
• Ability to use sound methods to plan and track work, appointments, and commitments, evaluate task progress and adjust work as needed.
• Ability to integrate ideas and needs of others in developing strategies to achieve goals.
• 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 frequent travel.

NOTES:

• FLSA: Non-Exempt
• This is a two year at-will contract (AWEC) position and is elibigle for renewal per the agency's discretion.
• Position may receive hazard pay if required to perform hazardous duties.
• USFS bunkhouse housing is available for a small fee and may be provided upon request.

Supplemental Information
Wyoming State Forestry Website - http://wsfd.wyo.gov/
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
Which of the following best describes your work experience in Forestry? Experience definition: (This experience includes, but may not be limited to, the following: forestry, agriculture, construction trades, conservation of wildland resources, environmental science, farm hand, fire suppression, forest fire science, game warden with forestry experience, rangeland resources, geology, horticulture, landscape architecture, natural resources, range management, watershed sciences, wildlife biology, wood science and technology)

• No relevant experience, but willing to learn.
• Less than one (1) year of relevant experience.
• One (1) to less than two (2) years of relevant experience.
• Two (2) to less than three (3) years of relevant experience.
• Three (3) or more years of relevant experience.

04
(AA) Describe your relevant experience below.
05
Do you have a Bachelor's Degree in Forestry or a closely related field?

• Yes
• No

06
Do you have at least 3 years of progressive work experience in forestry?

• Yes
• No

07
Do you have a valid driver's license?

• Yes
• No

08
(AA) Where did you hear about this opportunity?

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

09
(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. Please limit this response to only one employee. This employee may be eligible for a Referral Bonus.
10
(A1) If you selected Other, please tell us where you heard about this opportunity.
11
(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

12
(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

13
(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