Forest Recovery & Good Neighbor Program Manager

Commonwealth of VA Careers; Charlottesville (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 107,000; Full time

Job summary

The Commonwealth of Virginia Department of Forestry seeks a Program Manager to lead and oversee the Good Neighbor Authority and related disaster recovery efforts across a broad Virginia region, including Shenandoah Valley and Western regions. The role requires substantial field oversight, contract development, and coordination with federal and state partners.

Qualifications include in-depth knowledge of Virginia forestry practices, contracting, communication, and use of standard forestry tools.

Qualifications

• 1) Knowledge of Virginia native tree species, forest soils, and timber measurements.
• 2) Knowledge in solicitation, contracting, facilitation and administration of project work ensuring compliance with State processes.
• 3) Ability to communicate, coordinate, facilitate/implement multiple projects at the same time.
• 4) Ability to use standard forester's tools (increment borer, diameter tape, prism, clinometer).
• 5) Knowledge of forest harvesting systems and Silvicultural BMPs for water quality and NEPA.
• 6) Ability to maintain documentation of project work and procurement procedures per regulations.

Responsibilities

• Lead implementation of Good Neighbor Authority agreements and related recovery projects.
• Provide onsite oversight of proposals and field work (≈50%), remaining time for administration, reporting, and approvals.
• Develop, solicit, and manage contracts or subawards in coordination with DOF staff.
• Monitor agreements and communicate with DOF, US Forest Service, and partners.
• Prepare itemized invoices and ensure compliance with agreement requirements.
• Collaborate on annual plans of operations with USFS and DOF staff.
• Coordinate inspections for compliance with water quality laws and permit requirements.

Skills

Tree species knowledge

Contracting & procurement

Coordination & communication

Forester tools use

Silviculture & BMPs knowledge

Documentation & compliance

Job description

The Commonwealth of Virginia Department of Forestry seeks a Program Manager to lead and oversee the Good Neighbor Authority and related disaster recovery efforts across a broad Virginia region, including Shenandoah Valley and Western regions. The role requires substantial field oversight, contract development, and coordination with federal and state partners.

Qualifications include in-depth knowledge of Virginia forestry practices, contracting, communication, and use of standard forestry tools.