Executive State Forester & Director of Forest Management

State of Tennessee; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

State of Tennessee, Nashville, TN, seeks an Assistant State Forester, Director of Forest Management. This executive service role leads the Division's forest management programs and reports to the State Forester.

The position oversees strategic direction, budget, and cross-agency collaboration to advance Tennessee's forest resources. The role requires a forestry or related degree with substantial supervisory and program development experience, and the ability to navigate high-level policy and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in forestry or related natural resources field.
• Five years of professional forestry work experience.
• At least three years of supervisory/administrative experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide executive leadership to implement the Division's vision.
• Serve on executive leadership and provide strategic direction.
• Represent department in policy development and interagency work.
• Work with legal to resolve disputes and draft interagency agreements.
• Plan branch strategies and manage division resources and budgets.
• Coordinate program development with state and federal partners.
• Oversee branch budget development and accounting.
• Collaborate on facility budgets and carry-forward funds.
• Supervise and develop unit leaders within the division.

Skills

Executive leadership

Supervisory experience

Strategic planning

Policy analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in forestry or related field

Job description

State of Tennessee, Nashville, TN, seeks an Assistant State Forester, Director of Forest Management. This executive service role leads the Division's forest management programs and reports to the State Forester.

The position oversees strategic direction, budget, and cross-agency collaboration to advance Tennessee's forest resources. The role requires a forestry or related degree with substantial supervisory and program development experience, and the ability to navigate high-level policy and