Forester II (Forest Products Utilization & Marketing)

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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE CONSERVATION & FORESTRY

FORESTER II

(FOREST PRODUCTS UTILIZATION & MARKETING)

Opening Date: February 02 2026

Closing Date: End of day February 23 2026

Location: Augusta

Position Number: 01711-3849

Class Code: 9452

Grade: 25 (Professional/Technical Unit)

Salary: $55764.80 - $78228.80 Per Year*

*(This includes a 2.5% Salary Adjustment)

BRIEF JOB DESCRIPTION: This is professional forestry work involved in promoting informed decisions about Maines forests to a wide variety of audiences with a focus on forest products. Responsibilities of the position include:

• Provide technical services and training related to forest products to wood processors mills landowners loggers and foresters.
• Gather track analyze and disseminate information and data regarding utilization and markets for wood and other forest products.
• Provide forest policy analyses to help support Maines forest products economy.
• Collaborate with other agencies and entities to promote diverse forest products. Identify disseminate and manage grants available to forest products entities.
• Prepare and deliver presentations reports informational materials and correspondence about forest products and related resources.

The position collaborates closely with a team of MFS field program and leadership staff and would occasionally work with and advise department staff and leadership. There is partial remote work flexibility with this position following DACF Telework guidelines and management approval.

For questions specific to the position please contact Morten Moesswilde at:

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: A Bachelors Degree in Forestry or related field and four (4) years field experience involving inspection and supervision of harvesting operations surveying cruising timber making and general forest management planning. Equivalent related experience may be substituted for education on a year-for-year basis.

LICENSING/REGISTRATION/CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: Licensed as a Registered Professional Forester from the Maine State Board of Licensure for Professional Foresters.

Preference will be given to candidates who possess the following skills and abilities:

• Stewardship broad knowledge and appreciation of the economic ecological and social values of Maines forests with specific familiarity and experience with the forest products supply chain harvesting wood procurement & processing.
• Analyst ability to compile interpret and analyze quantitative and qualitative data using sophisticated methods to generate required and supplemental MFS reports.
• Collaborator ability to work independently within a team and with outside entities.
• Initiative - identify needs seek additional resources and initiate efforts to address emerging issues including new markets mills businesses technologies and products.
• People person ability to communicate easily tactfully and professionally with all audiences from the forest industry to Maines wider forest land use community.
• Recorder/reporter capable of preparing effective reports assessments and other documentation in written and electronic formats.

A job offer to a new hire is conditional upon verification of credentials criminal records and drivers license check if applicable. Three professional references must be provided and made available at the interview.

No matter where you work across Maine state government you find employees who embody our state mottoDirigo or I leadas they provide essential services to Mainers every day. We believe in supporting our workforces health and wellbeing with a valuable total compensation package including:

• Work-Life Balance Rest is essential. Take time for yourself using13 paid holidays12 days of sick leave and3 weeks of vacation leaveannually. Vacation leave accrual increases with years of service and overtime-exempt employees receive personal leave.
• Health Insurance Coverage The State of Maine pays85%-100%of employee-only premiums ($11857.68-$13950.24 annual value) depending on salary. Use this chart to find thepremium costsfor you and your family including the percentage of dependent coverage paid by the State.
• Health Insurance Premium Credit Participation decreases employee-only premiums by 5%. Visit the Office of Employee Health and Wellness for more information aboutprogram requirements.
• Dental Insurance The State of Maine pays 100% of employee-only dental premiums ($365.28 annual value).
• Retirement Plan The State of Maine contributes14.11%of payto the Maine Public Employees Retirement System (MainePERS) on behalf of the employee.
• Gym Membership Reimbursement Improve overall health with regular exercise and receive up to $40 per month to offset this expense.
• Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts Set aside money pre-tax to help pay for out-of-pocket health care expenses and/or daycare expenses.
• Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness The State of Maine is a qualified employer for this federal program. For more information visit theFederal Student Aid office.
• Living Resources Program Navigate challenging work and life situations with our employee assistance program.
• Parental leaveis one of the most important benefits for any working parent. All employees who are welcoming a childincluding fathers and adoptive parentsreceiveforty-two (42) consecutive calendar days of fully paid parental leave. Additional unpaid leave may also be available under theFamily and Medical Leave Act.
• Voluntary Deferred Compensation Save additional pre-tax funds for retirement in aMaineSaves457(b) account through payroll deductions.
• Learn aboutadditional wellness benefitsfor State employees from theOffice of Employee Health and Wellness.

Theres a job and then theres purposeful transformative work. Our aim is to create a workplace where you can learn grow and continuously refine your skills. Applicants demonstrate job requirements in differing ways and we appreciate that many skills and backgrounds can make people successful in this role.

As an Equal Opportunity employer Maine State Government embraces a culture of respect and awareness. We are committed to creating a strong sense of belonging for all team members and our process ensures an inclusive environment to applicants of all backgrounds including diverse race color sex sexual orientation or gender identity physical or mental disability religion age ancestry national origin familial status or genetics.

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