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Assistant District Forester 2026-01131-Newcastle
Salary
$29.70 Hourly
Location
Newcastle, WY
Job Type
Permanent Full-time
Job Number
2026-01131
Department
Office of State Lands & Investments
Division
Office of State Lands & Investments
Opening Date
04/20/2026
Closing Date
Continuous
FLSA
Non-Exempt
Job Classification
ENFD08
Description and Functions
Open Until Filled
GENERAL DESCRIPTION:Join the Wyoming State Forestry Division as an Assistant District Forester!
The Office of State Lands and Investments, Wyoming State Forestry Division, seeks an Assistant District Forester in Newcastle, Wyoming. Bring your knowledge, skills, and career with you to become a part of the Wyoming State Forestry Division.The Assistant District Forester will work under the direction of the District Forester to implement the management and protection of the State Land forest resources in a three-county district. The position will also assist with implementing a district annual plan of work in accordance with a strategic plan and Wyoming's Forest Action Plan. The Assistant District Forester manages State forest resources, cooperatively provides wildland fire protection and suppression, delivers assistance forestry programs to local governments and private landowners, including writing Stewardship plans, conducts educational natural resource programs, and provides technical forestry assistance to other State and local government agencies and groups.
Newcastle is located at 4,334 feet above sea level, with summer high temperatures around 84 degrees and lows around 58 degrees, and winter highs of 35 degrees and lows of 13 degrees. Newcastle is the county seat of Weston County, Wyoming, and is at the intersection of U.S. Route 16 and U.S. Route 85. The population was recorded as 3,374 at the 2020 census. The town boasts great walking trails. Public Education in the City of Newcastle is provided by Weston County School District #1. No matter what direction you journey from Newcastle, you will embark on a drive through a time marked by spectacular views, gorgeous scenery, and plentiful wildlife. Newcastle's unique location represents the best of two worlds. Experience the pine tree-covered Black Hills to the northeast and the Shortgrass Prairie of the High Plains to the southwest, with Mount Rushmore, Devils Tower, and the other Black Hills attractions an easy drive.The Black Hills National Forest and the Thunder Basin Grassland offer ample year-round opportunities for fishing, hunting, camping, hiking, and mountain biking. Downhill and cross-country skiing and winter snowmobile trail rides await the winter sports enthusiast. There are pronghorn antelope, mule deer, whitetail deer, elk, sage grouse, sharp-tailed grouse, waterfowl, dove, small game, and turkey hunting in the spring and fall; bobcat, mountain lion, other furbearers, and small game hunting in the winter. 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
- Meaningful work that makes a difference for Wyoming communities
- and MUCH MORE! Click here for detailed information, or you can watch this short video to learn about our benefit package!
Want to see the full value of your compensation beyond salary? ?? Explore our Total Compensation Calculator: https://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 which 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 and fuels management, community forestry, forest health, and private landowner/cooperator assistance.
- Participates in fire prevention, suppression, agency representative duties, 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, service contract 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.
- Maintains vehicles, UTVs/ATVs, trailers, facilities, and field equipment.
- Assists in the planning and implementation of Good Neighbor Authority projects in partnership with the BLM and US Forest Service.
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.
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.
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
060-Office of State Lands and Investments - Forestry Division
Click here to learn more about the Wyoming State Forestry Division.
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.
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