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The Department of Agriculture, Conservation & Forestry, Maine Forest Service (MFS), has a current vacancy for a Forester II position in Maine.
The position is Forest Products Utilization & Marketing Forester II. It will provide subject matter expertise to fulfill MFS’s mission of education, assistance, resource information and analyses to multiple audiences.
DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE, CONSERVATION & FORESTRY
FORESTER II
FOREST PRODUCTS UTILIZATION & MARKETING
Opening Date: July 31, 2026
Closing Date: End of the day August 28, 2026
Location: Augusta
Position Number: 01711-3849
Position Type: Permanent Full Time/Year-Round
Class Code: 9452
Grade: 25 (Professional/Technical Unit)
Salary: $55,764.80 - $78,228.80 Per Year*
- (This includes a 2.5% Salary Adjustment)
Interested applicants need to submit a Direct Hire Application , along with a Cover Letter and a detailed Resume.*
- For us to properly determine if you meet the minimum qualifications for any posting, you must be sure your resume includes the month and year for any relevant experience listed. Your resume should include the duties and responsibilities associated with each position. Any experience that was not full-time employment should be identified as such.
BRIEF JOB DESCRIPTION: This is professional forestry work involved in promoting informed decisions about Maine's 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 Maine’s 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: [email protected]
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: (These must be met by all employees prior to attaining permanent status in this class): Licensed as a Registered Professional Forester from the Maine State Board of Registration for Professional Foresters.
Preference will be given to candidates who possess the following skills and abilities:
- Forestry – broad knowledge & appreciation of the economic, ecological, and social values of Maine’s forests; specific familiarity & experience with forest products supply chain, markets, harvesting, wood procurement/processing, forest finance/economics.
- 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 and Maine’s 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 driver’s license check if applicable. Three professional references must be provided and made available at the interview.
Currently, this position is not eligible for visa sponsorship or STEM OPT extensions.
No matter where you work across Maine state government, you find employees who embody our state motto—"Dirigo" or "I lead"—as they provide essential services to Mainers every day. We believe in supporting our workforce's health and well being with a valuable total compensation package, including:
- Work-Life Balance – Rest is essential. Take time for yourself using 13 paid holidays , 12 days of sick leave , and 3+ weeks of vacation leave annually. Vacation leave accrual increases with years of service, and overtime-exempt employees receive personal leave.
- Health Insurance Coverage – The State of Maine pays 85%-100% of employee-only premiums ($12,213.60-$14,369.04 annual value), depending on salary. Use this chart to find the premium costs for 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 about program requirements .
- Dental Insurance – The State of Maine pays 100% of employee-only dental premiums ($365.28 annual value).
- Retirement Plan – The State of Maine contributes at least 14.06% of pay to 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 the Federal Student Aid office .
- Living Resources Program – Navigate challenging work and life situations with our employee assistance program.
- Parental leave is one of the most important benefits for any working parent. All employees who are welcoming a child—including fathers and adoptive parents—receive forty-two (42) consecutive calendar days of fully paid parental leave . Additional, unpaid leave may also be available, under the Family and Medical Leave Act .
- Voluntary Deferred Compensation – Save additional pre-tax funds for retirement in a MaineSaves 457(b) account through payroll deductions.
- Learn about additional wellness benefits for State employees from the Office of Employee Health and Wellness .
There's a job and then there's 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.
If you’re looking for a great next step, and want to feel good about what you do, we’d love to hear from you. Please note reasonable accommodations are provided to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request.
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