Forester I - DACF Agency Only - 0077

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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE, CONSERVATION & FORESTRY

FORESTER I

-DACF AGENCY ONLY-

Opening Date: August 18, 2026

Closing Date: End of the day August 31, 2026

Location: Ashland

Position Number: 01740-0077

Position Type: Full Time/Year-Round

Class Code: 9451

Grade: 23 (Professional/Technical Unit)

Salary: $50,502.40 - $70,865.60 Per Year*

*(This includes a 2.5% Salary Adjustment)

Interested applicants need to submit a Direct Hire Application, along with a Cover Letter, and a detailed Resume*

*For us to properly determine if you meet the minimum qualifications for any posting, you must be sure your resume includes the month and year for any relevant experience listed. Your resume should include the duties and responsibilities associated with each position. Any experience that was not full-time employment should be identified as such.

BRIEF JOB DESCRIPTION: This is professional services and scientific work involving developing and implementing multi-use forest and natural resource management and utilization plans for state-owned lands in Northern Maine. In this position, the incumbent designs, develops and implements natural resource management plans for state-owned lands, marks and designates trees to be removed and estimates volume of timber to be removed; inspects the performance of contractors in thinning and harvesting practices in order to identify and correct improper practices; writes reports and correspondence concerning forest management; develops, plans, and supervises road construction and maintenance on public reserved lands in order to ensure proper access and road upkeep. Works cooperatively with Agency partners including AWW, MNAP, local snowmobile clubs and other local groups.

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES: Knowledge of Maine Forest Practices Act and other land use laws affecting forest management; silviculture (forest ecology), dendrology, forest mensuration and GIS; recreation, wildlife and other natural resource management principles and practices; forest pathology and entomology, soil properties, road layout and construction, harvesting equipment, practices, costs and profit return, forest economics, recreation management principles and practices, current market conditions and timber values, pesticide regulations.

Must be able to use forest measurement instruments and understand tables, communicate effectively, read and understand maps, explain forestry principles to laypersons, ensure compliance with and enforce applicable laws, rules and regulations, plan and implement forest resource plans, organize material for presentation, conduct meetings and workshops, use computers and related computer equipment (e.g. Data Recorders, iPads, GPS, GIS, etc.) Demonstrated ability to work cooperatively with coworkers, the public and Agency partners.

For questions specific to the position, please contact Jacob Guimond at: Jacob.guimond@maine.gov or (207) 326-8327

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: A Bachelors' Degree in Forestry or directly related field experience involving inspection and supervision of harvesting operations, surveying, cruising, timber marking, and general forest management planning. Equivalent related experience may be substituted for education on a year-for-year basis.

LICENSING/REGISTRATION/CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: (These must be met by all employees prior to attaining permanent status in this class): Must obtain licensure as a Licensed Forester from the Maine State Board of Licensure of Foresters within one (1) year from date of employment.

Preference will be given to candidates who Two (2) years of field experience. Excellent communications and public speaking skills are a plus.

Currently, this position is not eligible for visa sponsorship or STEM OPT extensions.

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