FORESTRY PROGRAM MANAGER

State of Nevada (NV); Carson City (NV); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

The Nevada Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (NDCNR) seeks a Forestry Program Manager to oversee statewide wildland fire suppression, prevention, and resource management across Nevada. You will coordinate with federal, state, and local partners, manage MAFFS aircraft operations, and align programs with division policies.

The role requires extensive firefighting experience, supervisory ability, and strong budgeting and grant-writing skills to secure external funding and support

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in forestry, natural resources management or closely related field and four years firefighting experience including coordinating fire management programs; supervisory experience included.
• Alternative: high school diploma with six years firefighting experience and two years supervisory experience.
• NV state service roles and advancement opportunities described in the posting.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, coordinate statewide fire management programs and projects.
• Confer with regional staff to determine program effectiveness and ensure policy compliance.
• Develop and implement program goals in line with division mission and budgets.
• Investigate and pursue external funding sources and grant proposals.
• Supervise and evaluate subordinate personnel and maintain performance standards.
• Coordinate operations with federal, state, and local authorities to achieve common goals.
• Represent the division at meetings with city councils, counties, and state agencies.
• Prepare analytical, narrative and statistical reports on program activities.

Skills

coordination of statewide fire program

wildland fire suppression methods

fire prevention

fire and arson investigation

interagency mutual aid agreements

policy and procedure compliance

supervisory techniques

oral and written communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in forestry / natural resources / closely related field

four years firefighting experience including coordinating fire management programs; two years supervisory

high school graduate with six years firefighting experience; two years supervisory

NV state service roles: Conservation Camp Area Supervisor, Fire Management Officer II, or Helitack Supervisor

two years as Battalion Chief, Conservation Camp Supervisor, or Fire Management Officer I in NV state service

equivalent combination of education and experience

Job description

The Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (NDCNR), protects, manages, and enhances the State's resources to provide the highest quality of life for Nevada's citizens and visitors. The NDCNR with over 900 employees consists of the Director's Office and the following divisions and programs: Environmental Protection, Forestry, State Lands, State Parks, Water Resources, Outdoor Recreation, Natural Heritage, State Historic Preservation Office, Off-Highway Vehicles, Sagebrush Ecosystem, and the Conservation Districts Program. The Department also provides support staff to the Nevada Tahoe Regional Planning Agency and has responsibility for numerous Boards, Commissions, and Councils. The Department has locations and/or provides program services in every community of the State. Nevada Division of Forestry, Fire Program, Fire and Aviation management for the Division statewide. This position manages wildland fire suppression and resources, fire prevention, mitigation, and rehabilitation to include fuel (vegetation) management, and dispatch center operations across the state. This position manages aircraft operations both fixed wing and rotor wing. This position is managed by Federal Fire and Cooperative State Fire Assistance and Volunteer Fire Assistance grants. This position coordinates with federal state and local government in the Wildland Fire Protection Program that is administered by the Division of Forestry. This position works closely with the Divisions Fire Incident Business unit on fire billings, cost shares, contracts, and agreements. Coordinates and activates the Nevada National Guard Modular Airborne Firefighting System (MAFFS) and rotor wing aircraft for wildland fire suppression. Attend and participate in meetings such as: Nevada Fire Chiefs, Great Basin Coordinating Group, Nevada Fire Board, Dept of Emergency Management, local county meetings etc. Participates as the Emergency Support Function 4 (ESF4) for the state Emergency Management program.

Forestry Program Managers plan, coordinate and oversee activities, services, and staff in major program areas such as resource management, fire management, conservation camp management, support services management, or safety and training management.

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in forestry, natural resources management or closely related field and four years of firefighting experience which included experience in coordinating fire management programs, two years which included supervisory experience; OR graduation from high school or equivalent education and six years of experience as described above, two years which included supervisory experience; OR one year of experience as a Conservation Camp Area Supervisor, Fire Management Officer II, or Helitack Supervisor in Nevada State service; OR two years of experience as a Battalion Chief, Conservation Camp Supervisor, or Fire Management Officer I in Nevada State service; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience as described above.Plan, organize, coordinate, and evaluate assigned statewide programs and activities; confer with regional and subordinate staff to determine program effectiveness and ensure consistent application of division policies, State law and program guidelines.

Develop and implement program goals and objectives in accordance with the division mission; establish and monitor performance indicators to measure results and progress toward desired outcomes.

Develop and manage program and grant budgets; receive input from program specialists and regional staff; review program budget requests; project future program budget needs by coordinating use of federal, State and county funds and by reviewing and evaluating past and current spending patterns; recommend and justify spending adjustments as needed.

Investigate and pursue external funding sources; prepare and submit grant proposals to federal agencies for approval; notify regions of budget allocated; consolidate, review and submit federal reporting documents; ensure that program expenditures and activities are in compliance with established grant criteria; negotiate agreements and contracts related to funding, reimbursement or exchange of services.

Develop, review, and analyze legislative proposals related to the assigned program area;draft amendments and recommendations; testify before legislative committees as requested; track and monitor bills through the legislative process.

Supervise and evaluate the performance of subordinate supervisors, program specialists and other personnel as assigned; interview and select applicants; assign and review work; develop work performance standards.

Develop and implement policies to carry out division mandates; design and review programs; interpret laws and regulations; coordinate regional assignments to meet provisions of statutes; and review program reports in order to ensure division goals and objectives are met.

Coordinate operations with federal, State, and localauthorities and other stakeholders in the assigned program areato accomplish common goals.

Represent the division at meetings with representatives of city councils, county commissions, State agencies, national groups, and civic organizations.

Develop, prepare, and submit analytical, narrative, and statistical reports regarding program activities as required.

Perform related duties as assigned.

Working knowledge of:

• coordination of statewide programs related to fire management
• wildland fire suppression and prevention methods
• fire and arson investigation
• development of interagency mutual aid agreements
• building and fire codes management practices including ordinances
• division policies and procedures related to fire suppression operations, personnel and equipment
• supervisory techniques and practices
• oral and written communication skills

Ability to:

• plan, organize and coordinate statewide fire management programs and projects
• establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with representatives of federal, State and local agencies
• negotiated and administer contracts
• identify and pursue external funding sources for fire management programs
• train, supervise and evaluate the performance of assigned personnel
• effectively communicate both verbally and in writing with various groups and entities
• develop, prepare and submit analytical, narrative and statistical reports regarding program activities