Overview
Forester – Forest Inventory & Analyisis Project Resource Forester/PCN Jobs in Fairbanks, Alaska, USA at State of Alaska
Position: Â Forester 1 – Forest Inventory & Analyisis Project Resource Forester (PCN 10-9845)
Job Description
What You Will Be Doing
* Assist in managing field crews in remote regions of Alaska to collect forestry, botanical, and geographic data for the Forest Inventory and Analysis program.
* Oversee daily operations, including aviation logistics, safety in remote landing zones, and data submissions.
* Using scientific protocols and field tools, ensure accurate data collection on tree growth, forest health, soils, and vegetation.
* Navigate
challenging
terrain using GPS, maps, and compasses while mentoring and supporting crew members in remote environments.
* Maintain data quality by troubleshooting, editing, and archiving field data, contributing to the sustainable management of Alaska’s forests.
Mission and Culture
The Division of Forestry and Fire Protection manages Alaska’s forests sustainably while leading wildland fire management, forest practices, and cooperative forestry programs statewide. Its influence extends across ownership boundaries through incident management, federal timber resource oversight, and timber inventory efforts. FIA Foresters support this mission by collaborating with the U.S. Forest Service to establish and inventory permanent research plots across Alaska using standardized national protocols.
Benefits of Joining Our Team
This position is an integral part of a team comprised of state and federal professionals executing a large interagency forest inventory program across interior Alaska. The Interior Alaska Forest Inventory and Analysis program (FIA) covers the largest area of any FIA program in the country and provides the opportunity to work, monitor, and access some of the most remote areas in Alaska.
This position offers avenues to gain proficiency in aviation operations, backcountry navigation, and ecological field measurements. Training in wilderness medicine, as well as wildlife and firearms safety, is included. Additionally, this role provides valuable exposure to the
diverse
career opportunities available within the Division of Forestry and Fire Protection, offering a pathway for
professional growth
and
advancement
in natural
resource management
.
The Working Environment You Can Expect
Fieldwork is conducted in remote and
challenging
conditions across Interior Alaska, with hazards including rugged terrain, aviation transport, bear encounters, and inclement weather. Employees must be physically fit, capable of carrying heavy packs, and prepared for off-trail hiking, as well as working in small aircraft, helicopters, boats, and tight quarters with constant background noise.
Who We Are Looking For
We are interested in candidates who possess some or all of the following position-specific competencies:
* Field Operations Management:
Experience in managing field data collection, logistics, and coordinating crew operations in remote and
challenging
environments. Ability to manage project timelines, track progress, and ensure completion of fieldwork in a timely and efficient manner.
* Technical Expertise and Data Management:
Proficiency with field measurement tools (e.g., diameter tapes, laser hypsometers, clinometers, compasses) and personal data recorders….
Title: Forester – Forest Inventory & Analyisis Project Resource Forester/PCN
Company: State of Alaska
Location: Fairbanks, Alaska, USA
Category: Outdoor/Nature/Animal Care, Science
