COUNTY FORESTER: FULL-TIME (40 HRS PER WEEK)

CLOSING DATE: July 8, 2024, at 5:00 P.M.

POSITION AVAILABLE: The County Forester develops, promotes and implements county forestry policies and practices that assist federal, state and private forest landowners in management of their forest lands that reduce wildfire risk, and enhances forest health, wildlife and watershed habitat, and economic well-being in Lincoln County. The Forester acts as county representative to the U.S. Forest Service (USFS), and the Montana DNRC, wood products entities and private landowners.  The Forester advises the county commissioners on forest management issues and provides county input during the NEPA/MEPA process. The Forester is responsible for promoting the implementation of the priorities and goals identified in the Community Wildfire Protection Plan (CWPP) and managing vegetation on existing and future county timberlands and parklands. The Forester is responsible for department budgeting and implementing and maintaining a fuel reduction grant program through grant writing, grant administration and implementation.

WAGE: $27.22 After 6 Months $27.88

BENEFITS:   Sick Leave after 90 days, Vacation Leave after 6 months, Retirement

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Resume & a Letter of Interest

COMPLETE JOB DESCRIPTION: Lincoln County Forester

Application instructions and position requirements are included in the job listing. 
Lincoln County is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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All completed applications must be submitted to the Human Resources Office

by e-mail or delivered to:

Lincoln County Courthouse
Human Resources Office
512 California Ave, Suite 101
Libby, MT 59923
dbowe@libby.org
406-283-2312

03/26/2024