Address:

1110 W Washington St, Ste 500 Phoenix, AZ 85007 or

700 E Butler Ave, Flagstaff, AZ 86001 or 

1133 West Road 3 North Chino Valley AZ 86323 or 

1100 N Beeline Highway Payson AZ 85541 or 

316 W. White Mountain Blvd., Unit A Lakeside AZ 85929

Salary: $21.1449 - $29.4960 Hourly 

Grade: 21

Closing Date: Open Until Filled

This position coordinates and manages the preparation of timber sales for the DFFM Good Neighbor Authority (GNA) Program. The incumbent will work closely with U.S. Forest Service personnel and DFFM District, Procurement, and Finance staff to complete assigned tasks.

• Draft and administer task orders for timber sale preparation activities, including but not limited to timber marking and designation, timber cruising and volume determination, boundary recording and posting, and project layout.
  
• Maintain and refine existing financial and performance tracking systems. Track project budget and finances, document program accomplishments, and prepare quarterly or annual reports. Perform inspections on pre sale work performed by district staff and contractors as needed to ensure compliance with federal specifications.
  
• Participate in the development of new Good Neighbor Authority agreements and the modification of existing agreements. Work with partners to prioritize and schedule timber sale preparation activities.
  
• Support and advise the completion of timber sale preparation by district staff.
  
• Other duties as assigned as related to the position.

Knowledge of:

• Timber sale preparation activities: unit delineation, layout, marking, cruising, volume estimation, compliance surveys.
  
• USFS Timber Sale Preparation policies, procedures, handbooks, and manuals.
  
• State procurement policy and procedures.
  
• Microsoft Office and Google Suite.
  

Skills in:

• Project management and coordination.
  
• Contract management.
  
• Document preparation, technical writing, and review.
  
• Using computers and common office software.
  
• Time management.
  
• Leadership.
  
• Written and verbal communication.
  

Ability to:

• Maintain and refine existing financial and performance tracking systems.
  
• Learn, understand, and apply state and federal laws as well as state and agency rules, procedures, and policies.
  
• Manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
  
• Analyze complex problems and identify alternative solutions.
  
• Handle multiple priorities and deadlines effectively.
  
• Establish and maintain effective professional relationships.
  
• Work in office and outdoor settings.
  
• Ability to drive on State business with possible overnight stays.

• B.S. in Forestry with two years of relevant experience. Or, bachelors degree in a related field and 3+ years of relevant experience.
  
• Previous experience working in a timber pre-sale program.

• Arizona Drivers License

Any employee operating a motor vehicle on State business must possess and retain a current, valid class-appropriate driver’s license, complete all required training, and successfully pass all necessary driver’s license record checks. The license must be current, unexpired, and neither revoked nor suspended. Employees who drive on state business are subject to driver’s license record checks, must maintain acceptable driving records, and must complete all required driver training. An employee who operates a personally owned vehicle on state business shall maintain the statutorily required liability insurance (see Arizona Administrative Code (A.A.C.) R2-10-207.11).

If this position requires driving or the use of a vehicle as an essential function of the job to conduct State business, then the following requirements apply: Driver’s License Requirements.

All newly hired State employees are subject to and must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify).

The State of Arizona provides an excellent comprehensive benefits package including:

• Affordable medical, dental, life, and short-term disability insurance plans
  
• Top-ranked retirement and long-term disability plans
  
• 10 paid holidays per year
  
• Paid Parental Leave-Up to 12 weeks per year paid leave for newborn or newly-placed foster/adopted child (pilot program, learn more at hr.az.gov/family-leave-expansion).
  
• Vacation time accrued at 4.00 hours bi-weekly for the first 3 years
  
• Sick time accrued at 3.70 hours bi-weekly
  
• Deferred compensation plan
  
• Wellness plans
  
• Tuition reimbursement eligible after one year of employment
  

Learn more about the Paid Parental Leave program here. For a complete list of benefits provided by The State of Arizona, please visit our benefits page

• Positions in this classification participate in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS).
  
• Participation is a mandatory condition of employment for all employees who meet the eligibility and membership criteria as defined in statute.
  
• Enrollment eligibility will become effective after 27 weeks of employment.
  
• The current contribution rate is 12.00%.
  

If you have any questions please feel free to contact Selene Rojas at srojas@dffm.az.gov for assistance.

The State of Arizona is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer. Persons with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation such as a sign language interpreter or an alternative format by calling (623) 236-6664. Requests should be made as early as possible to allow sufficient time to arrange the accommodation.