Forestry Resource Manager & Prescribed Fire Lead

Forest Stewards Guild; Gainesville (FL); On-site; USD 61,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Forest Stewards Guild in Florida seeks a Director to manage the Waccasassa Forestry Center’s forest resources, including Goethe, Welaka, and others. You will lead the creation and evaluation of a ten-year management plan, prescribe fire, budget timber harvests, and oversee reforestation and habitat projects.

Coordinate with the Operations Administrator to implement plans, monitor recreation impacts, measure outcomes, and actively participate in prescribed fires to protect resources and public

Responsibilities

• Directs the researching, development, implementation, and evaluation of a total forest management plan for the Waccasassa Forestry Center to protect the forest environment and provide public benefits.
• Directs professional staff in Ten-Year Management Plans, prescribed fire prescriptions, timber harvest budgets, reforestation/site preparation plans, ecology plans, invasive species management plans, and habitat improvement plans.
• Coordinates with the Operations Administrator in implementing state forest operational plans and evaluates planning and monitors recreation programs for impacts on natural resources.
• Directs the measuring and evaluation of effects of land management activities to ensure goals are achieved and participates in prescribed fires on State Forests.

Job description

Forest Stewards Guild in Florida seeks a Director to manage the Waccasassa Forestry Center’s forest resources, including Goethe, Welaka, and others. You will lead the creation and evaluation of a ten-year management plan, prescribe fire, budget timber harvests, and oversee reforestation and habitat projects.

Coordinate with the Operations Administrator to implement plans, monitor recreation impacts, measure outcomes, and actively participate in prescribed fires to protect resources and public