Project Forester
Quick answer
The New Mexico Forestry Division is hiring a senior Project Forester (Tierra Amarilla, NM) paying $56,000 - $85,000 per year to assist in forest and watershed management.
- Role
- Project Forester
- Organization
- New Mexico Forestry Division
- Location
- Tierra Amarilla, New Mexico
- Work setup
- On-site
- Level
- Senior
- Compensation
- $56,000 - $85,000 per year
- Category
- Other
The role
The New Mexico Forestry Division is seeking a Project Forester to assist private landowners and tribes, local governments, and state and federal land management partner agencies in managing forests and watersheds. The position involves technical assistance, project development, and compliance with state laws and regulations.
What you'll do
- Develop, coordinate, and manage forest management projects
- Assist the District Forester with Wildland - Urban Interface (WUI)
- Write stewardship plans, draft and release RFPs, issue timber permits, and review timber harvest applications
- Enforce state forest practice regulations with private landowners
- Assist in resolving disputes between forestry thinning contractors and private forest landowners
What it takes
- Bachelor's degree in forestry
- Six (6) months related experience
- Field work experience
- Grant, agreement, contract, and report writing experience
- Excels in both written and oral communication
- Working knowledge of Geographic Information System (GIS) mapping and data collection
What you'll bring
How we treat you
Full benefits, PERA enhanced retirement, fire time, comp time
Frequently asked questions
Where is the job located?
The job is located in Tierra Amarilla, New Mexico.
What is the compensation?
The compensation is $56,000 - $85,000 per year.
What are the key qualifications required?
Key qualifications include a bachelor's degree in forestry, field work experience, and grant, agreement, contract, and report writing experience.
How do I apply?
To apply, you can register on the State Personnel Office website and submit your application and transcripts.
What is the deadline to apply?
The application deadline is October 12, 2026.
How to apply
Apply directly on New Mexico Forestry Division's site. We link straight through — no resume parsing, no profile to fill out.
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