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Wyoming Community Resource Forester (Cheyenne, WY) Wyoming Office of State Lands & Investments, Forestry Division TITLE: Forestry Specialist 4 (Class Code:FM04-15245) Assists Program Managers in development and administration of a variety of state-wide community forestry programs relating to tree care, forest health, planting and improvement; consults, confers and advises state, county, municipal and federal agencies, civic groups and public on division programs; conducts lectures; develops projects and training courses; prepares written reports and general correspondence; prepares and reviews project proposals; administers tree planting grants on public lands. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Works with city government and citizen groups to develop active, comprehensive community forestry programs by providing technical information, training sessions and written information; implements goals and activities for the Wyoming State Forestry Division; administers special projects; coordinates community tree inventories and develops community forestry management plans; conducts native and exotic insect and disease surveys; reviews requests for funding through grants; allocates funds to communities and pursues additional funding sources; assists with tree symposiums, pruning clinics, Arbor Day celebrations and partners with conservation districts and other organizations in sponsoring such activities; assists with administration of the National Arbor Day Foundation's "Tree City USA" Program for Wyoming; reviews applications; promotes and conducts training for professional certification of Arborists; organizes technical tree care conferences and workshops; researches information on tree selection and proper establishment and maintenance; disperses information to various community user groups; assists with conservation education programs; assists District Foresters and other agencies with development of local community forestry programs; designs and prepares educational and informational displays to be used at meetings, fairs and conferences; responds to requests from the public, media and various agencies for community forestry information; prepares news releases and articles. KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS: Knowledge of forest management, botany, plant patholgy, physiology and genetics; knowledge of insect and disease identification and control methods; knowledge of proper urban forestry planting practices; knowledge of superior tree selection and propagation. Skill in oral and written communications; skill in strong public relations and interpersonal relations; skill in creating educational and informational materials for displays, print, speeches and training courses; skill in the use of Microsoft software, including Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint; skill in use of the Internet; skill in work management. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Any combination of training and experience equivalent to a bachelor's degree in forest management or closely related field, PLUS one year of professional work experience in forest management or protection. Preference will be given to candidates possessing a Bachelor's degree in forest management or closely related field. APPLICATIONS: Apply online or submit a State of Wyoming Employment Application to the Human Resource Division, Emerson Building, 2001 Capitol Avenue, Cheyenne, WY 82002-0060, Phone: (307) 777-7188, Fax: (307) 777-6562, along with transcripts of any relevant course work. The State of Wyoming is an Equal Opportunity Employer and actively supports the ADA and reasonably accommodates qualified applicants with disabilities. No notice of eligibility will be sent to applicants who meet the minimum qualifications. Related Resources: |
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