Director of Forestry & Regulatory Affairs

Florida Forestry Association; Florida; On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation

Sick and holidays

Health insurance

401(k)

Disability and life insurance

Job summary

Florida Forestry Association in Florida is seeking a Director of Forestry & Regulatory Affairs to monitor, manage and coordinate the association’s involvement in regulatory and environmental policy issues affecting silviculture.

The role also serves as facilitator of the Florida Master Logger training program and provides staff support to committees, with moderate in-state travel.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree in Forestry or related field.
• A minimum of 5 years of full-time forestry related experience.
• Familiarity with computer applications (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strategic and analytical mindset; seeks innovative solutions to complex challenges
• Proven organizational skills and attention to detail

Responsibilities

• Monitor, manage and coordinate regulatory and environmental policy issues as they relate to silviculture in Florida.
• Facilitate the Florida Master Logger training program and ensure compliance with forestry BMPs.
• Provide staff support to committees and participate in external workgroups.

Skills

Bachelor of Science degree in Forestry

5 years forestry experience

MS Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Excellent communication

Strategic mindset

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor of Science degree in Forestry or related field

Tools

MS Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Job Description

Florida Forestry Association Seeking Director of Forestry & Regulatory Affairs

Job Description:

The Florida Forestry Association is a statewide trade association representing those who grow, harvest and process Florida’s forests and forest products. Our mission is to promote the responsible and sustainable use of Florida’s forest resources. Through advocacy, communication and education, the Associationstrives to foster regulatory, economic, and social climates that allow the forest community to prosper.

The Association is seeking a highly motivated professional to monitor, manage and coordinate the Association’s involvement in regulatory and environmental policy issues as they relate to the practice of silviculture in Florida. The position also serves as the facilitator of Florida Master Logger training program, which is designed to increase awareness and ensure compliance with forestry Best Management Practices. In addition, the employee in this position provides staff support to various committees within the Association and serves on committees and workgroups outside the organization.

Qualifications:

* Bachelor of Science degree in Forestry or related field.

* A minimum of 5 years of full-time forestry related experience.

* Familiarity with computer applications (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

* Excellent verbal and written communication skills

* Strategic and analytical mindset; seeks innovative solutions to complex challenges

* Proven organizational skills and attention to detail

Moderate in-state travel is required.

Salary:

Commensurate with experience

Benefits:

Paid vacation, sick and holidays, health insurance, 401(k), disability and life insurance