Under the supervision of the Supervisory Forester, the Lead Project Forester will lead and manage complex projects / programs, falling within one or more of the following program areas :
- Community Wildfire Protection Plans and wildfire hazard mitigation
- Forest agriculture
- Forest stewardship planning
- Good Neighbor Agreements
- Outreach and engagement programs
- Collaboratives and Partnerships
The Lead Project Forester may perform some, or all, of the following : project budget management, program oversight, personnel direction, grant and agreement development and implementation. The Lead Project Forester coordinates program delivery with program staff and will serve as the primary contact point for local officials and key CSFS partners within their assigned project / program area(s), under the supervision and mentoring of the Supervisory Forester.
The Lead Project Forester will lead Area work teams associated with complex programs, train and mentor Field Office or Area foresters, develop and manage program and project budgets, provide input to Area strategic work plans, cultivate emerging issues and opportunities, serve as the acting Supervisory Forester as needed, and support all Area operations. The Lead Project Forester must have a thorough knowledge of overall Field Office and Area operations, local collaboratives and partnerships, silviculture, best management practices, insect and disease identification and management, wildfire mitigation and community protection, timber harvest operations, contract development and administration, and will be a local Subject Matter Expert on their assigned complex projects / programs. Required Job Qualifications
A bachelors degree (or greater) in forestry, another natural resources program or other related field will be consideredThree years of professional forestry experience, with specific experience in Dendrology, Forest Ecology, Forest Management, Forest Measurements, Silviculture, Urban and Community Forestry, Vegetation Dynamics, or Wildfire Management / Fuels MitigationMust have a valid drivers license or the ability to obtain a drivers license or access to a licensed driver by the employment start dateThe successful candidate must be legally authorized to work in the United States by the employment start date; Colorado State Forest Service will not sponsor a visa for this position.Preferred Job Qualifications
Two years of experience with a state forestry agencyExperience developing work plans and project / program prioritization and resource allocationAbility to exhibit confidence and competence in public presentationsCommitted to safety, quality, demonstrated excellent customer service ethic and professionalismProfessional experience with participation on teams, committees and other special assignments, as well as the ability to work independentlyExperience with contracts, agreements, and grant managementProgram and / or project management experienceExcellent verbal and written communication and interpersonal skillsProficient with the general Microsoft Suite office software products, ArcGIS, and GPSAbility to perform GIS based data entry; capable of using GIS / GPS units to collect field dataKnowledge of western United States forest management techniques in the following areas : Silviculture intermediate treatments; even-aged and uneven-aged structure; disturbance regimes and variability; periodic and mean annual increment; diameter distributions; stand legacy; and age structure); forest insect and diseases related to vectors and alternative hosts; sustainable harvesting systems in even-, two-, and uneven-aged forests; forest management planning based on desired future conditions; wildfire hazard mitigation, prevention and suppression in the wildland urban interface (WUI); community forestry in both urban and WUI situations; and outreach and education related to scientific and general public arenasComprehension of basic field forestry skills (cruising and timber marking) related to timber sale boundaries, harvest plans, silvicultural prescriptions, natural and artificial regenerations methods, road layout, and contract inspections.Demonstrated skills in writing forest management plans, timber sale layout and administration, and budget preparation and administrationDiversity Statement Demonstrated knowledge of, and relevant ability with, culturally diverse communities among potential target and constituent populations. Essential Duties Job Duty Category Program / project management and leadership Duty / Responsibility
As assigned by the Supervisory Forester, this position directs and coordinates professional science-based forest management services to local federal, state, and private landowners and communities. The position utilizes a broad range of experience in managing the various activities occurring within their assigned project / program area(s). The Lead Project Forester will manage projects / programs from development through implementation.Serves as project / program work leader providing direction to foresters working in complex programs / projects / activities as assigned.Under the direction of Supervisory Forester, sets priorities, goals and targets for assigned project / program area(s) and provides budget management and oversight for assigned project / program(s).Provides and ensures internal and external customer service. Has a fundamental understanding of all CSFS program areas and can communicate program information to customers.Percentage Of Time 60% Job Duty Category Assists the Supervisory Forester with Field Office / Area program delivery Duty / Responsibility
Assists the Supervisory Forester with setting Field Office priorities, annual work planning, budgets, and long-range planningResponsible for oversight and quality control for assigned projects and programs delivered within the service area. Assigned programs and projects may be from more than one functional area. Understands and follows CSU / CSFS policy, guidelines and direction.Provides daily oversight and guidance to assigned staffs activities to accomplish assigned project / program goals and targets.Participates in annual fiscal and work planning efforts.Percentage Of Time 20% Job Duty Category Serve as a local Subject Matter Expert (SME) for Assigned Project / Program Area(s) Duty / Responsibility
Keep current on best practices related to forest management, wildfire mitigation, and other programs for which they are responsible. Ensures area staff have the most current information needed for the implementation and promotion of their assigned project / program(s).May serve as an Area / Field Office SME for CSFS procedures and processes to use agreements, contracting, and CSFS Business Practices. Provides guidance to area staff on the use of the Qualified Vendor Lists through CSU Contracting.May assist the Supervisory Forester with review and development of Scopes of Work for projects, contracting, and other CSFS business activities.Engage with partners and local initiatives to help develop partnerships and collaboratives that further CSFSs program delivery and leverage agency resources and funding as related to their assigned project / program(s)Provide technical support and expertise to local cooperators and partners to identify opportunities and emerging issues related to assigned project / program(s).Identifies and pursues funding opportunities related to their assigned project / programs(s).Percentage Of Time 20% Application Details
