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Placer Resource Conservation District; Auburn (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Placer Resource Conservation District in California seeks a Forestry Director to lead the Forestry Department and its staff, directing programs focused on wildfire resiliency, forest health, and restoration on local lands.

The role requires strong leadership, strategic planning, and collaboration with public and private partners; the Director reports to the Executive Director and ensures compliance with environmental regulations and project deliverables.

Qualifications

• Extensive knowledge and applied experience in forest management planning and operations.
• Experience with CEQA/NEPA/Forest Practice Act compliance.
• Ability to manage programs and lead staff.

Responsibilities

• Oversee Forestry Department and team delivering wildfire resiliency and forest health programs.
• Collaborate with partner organizations, government agencies, and landowners; manage projects and timelines.

Job description

Placer Resource Conservation District is seeking a Forestry Director. Resource Conservation Districts (RCDs) across California serve as local hubs for conservation, connecting people with the technical, financial, and educational assistance they need to conserve and manage natural resources. RCDs help landowners, land managers, government agencies, and others to voluntarily protect, restore, and enhance natural resources on private and public lands. A defining characteristic of RCDs is that our assistance is non-regulatory, confidential, and free.

Position Summary

The Forestry Director will oversee the Forestry Department and a dedicated team that manages programs and projects focused on wildfire resiliency and forest health in Placer County. Projects include landscape-scale fuel breaks, post-fire restoration and reforestation, hazard tree removal, prescribed fire, education, and outreach. The position is a full-time, exempt role, working approximately 40 hours per week. The Forestry Director reports to the Executive Director and will work closely with a broad array of partner organizations, government agencies, and public and private landowners.

The position requires comprehensive knowledge and applied experience in forest management planning and operations, environmental compliance (including CEQA/NEPA/Forest Practice Act), and the design of fuels management projects. The incumbent independently manages comprehensive programs, multiple initiatives, and projects, while supporting staff. They will consistently provide professional analysis, compile and present data to interested parties, quickly identify and understand objectives, establish and monitor timelines and deliverables, and be an effective communicator and collaborator.

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• Applications will be accepted through July 3rd, 2026.
• The District is an equal opportunity employer. Candidates reflecting the social and cultural diversity of California are strongly encouraged to apply.