Forestry Project Lead — Forest Health & Watershed

State of Arizona; Payson (AZ); On-site; USD 29,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Department of Forestry and Fire Management in Payson, AZ seeks a Forester to manage forestry projects on public and private lands. The role involves planning, field implementation, and coordinating with staff, partners, and contractors to ensure successful outcomes.

The position emphasizes project oversight, safety, and adherence to environmental regulations, with responsibilities spanning planning, surveys, and stakeholder collaboration.

Qualifications

• Experience in planning and implementing forest projects on land managed by state or federal agencies.
• Knowledge of forest types, fuels, and environmental regulations.
• Strong communication and teamwork abilities in field settings.

Responsibilities

• Identify projects and develop planning documents for forest and natural resource management.
• Interpret planning documents and implement projects on the ground.
• Lead field staff and develop work plans for oversight and monitoring.
• Coordinate with staff to meet stakeholder needs and manage contractors and crews.
• Provide technical assistance to landowners and partners; conduct forest resource surveys.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Forest planning

Forest operations

Interpersonal skills

Tools

MS Word

Excel

ArcGIS

Job description

Department of Forestry and Fire Management in Payson, AZ seeks a Forester to manage forestry projects on public and private lands. The role involves planning, field implementation, and coordinating with staff, partners, and contractors to ensure successful outcomes.

The position emphasizes project oversight, safety, and adherence to environmental regulations, with responsibilities spanning planning, surveys, and stakeholder collaboration.