Regional Forest Health Coordinator

Placer County; Auburn (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Placer County seeks a Regional Forest Health Coordinator to lead forest health programs, wildfire resilience, and cross‑agency collaboration. The role focuses on advising leadership, coordinating with federal, state, and local partners, and guiding grant efforts for impactful outcomes.

The ideal candidate brings experience in public administration, environmental policy, or forest health management, with a proven ability to manage complex programs and build strong partnerships for long‑term

Qualifications

• Experience in public administration, environmental policy, or forest health management.
• Strong collaboration and leadership skills to guide cross‑agency initiatives.
• Ability to translate complex forest health issues into actionable strategies for communities.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage county forest health programs and wildfire resilience initiatives.
• Advise county leadership on forest-related issues and coordinate across agencies and partners.
• Lead grant coordination efforts and develop long‑term forest health strategies.

Skills

Public administration

Environmental policy

Forest health management

Strategic leadership

Grant coordination

Stakeholder coordination

Job description

The Regional Forest Health Coordinator leads Placer County’s forest management and wildfire prevention efforts, working across environmental stewardship, public policy, and community safety from the valley floor to the Sierra Nevada and Lake Tahoe. Under the Director of Agriculture, Parks, and Natural Resources, the role manages key forest health programs, oversees staff and resources, sets objectives, and supports Countywide priorities as part of the Department Management Team. The coordinator also serves as a liaison with federal, state, and local partners, advises County leadership on forest-related issues, and leads grant coordination, wildlife mitigation, and collaborative, long-term forest health strategies.

The ideal candidate is a collaborative, strategic leader with experience in public administration, environmental policy, or forest health management and a passion for wildfire resilience. They have a proven ability to manage complex programs, lead teams, and work across agencies and stakeholders, while building strong partnerships and advising leadership. With strong analytical and communication skills, they translate complex issues into actionable strategies and excel at coordinating large-scale initiatives, including grant efforts, to advance innovative solutions that protect communities, natural resources, and infrastructure.

Filing Deadline: Open Until Filled

Placer County is an equal opportunity employer.