Director, Avalanche Program – National Center

United-States-Forest-Service; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

United States Forest Service seeks a Director for the National Avalanche Center. The role leads the agency's avalanche program, guiding complex, high-priority projects across operations, education, and policy.

Location negotiable after selection, with the incumbent acting as the program's primary technical authority. Responsibilities include overseeing specialized avalanche initiatives, coordinating with field observers and partners, and delivering information and training to stakeholders to

Qualifications

• Two or more of the following specialized experiences: avalanche hazards analysis, forecasting, and education/training, or policy interpretation to resolve complex issues.
• Experience leading or coordinating complex avalanche-related projects or programs.
• Experience delivering avalanche information or training to the public or partners.

Skills

Avalanche knowledge

Avalanche forecasting

Hazard analysis

Education

Physical science/engineering with 24 semester hours in physical science or related engineering science

Job description

United States Forest Service seeks a Director for the National Avalanche Center. The role leads the agency's avalanche program, guiding complex, high-priority projects across operations, education, and policy.

Location negotiable after selection, with the incumbent acting as the program's primary technical authority. Responsibilities include overseeing specialized avalanche initiatives, coordinating with field observers and partners, and delivering information and training to stakeholders to