Rural & Community Forestry Program Director (Hybrid)

Commonwealth-of-Pennsylvania; Harrisburg (Dauphin County); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania's Department of Conservation and Natural Resources seeks a Rural and Community Forestry Division Chief to lead programs that support forest health, private forest stewardship, watershed restoration, and tree canopy growth. You'll manage funding, contracts, and partnerships while guiding officials and stakeholders.

The role includes program oversight, budgeting, and interdepartmental collaboration, with a standard 8-4 schedule, potential AWS, and telework up to 5

Qualifications

• One year of supervisory experience in natural resource management or outdoor recreation management, or an equivalent combination.
• Bachelor's degree in natural resource management, parks and recreation, biology, forestry, ecology, or related field.
• Experience supervising and coordinating contracts and budgets is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Program Oversight: Guide Woodland Stewardship, Watershed Forestry, and Community Forestry program activities
• Funding Management: Secure funding, manage grants, and oversee accounts that support program implementation
• Contract Administration: Manage partnership contracts and ensure successful completion of program goals
• Budget Coordination: Prepare budgets and monitor expenditures to support Division operations
• Public Engagement: Meet with officials and stakeholders to address questions about private and community forests
• Interdepartmental Work: Collaborate with other offices and divisions to coordinate forestry initiatives

Skills

Supervisory experience

Program management

Public engagement

Education

Bachelor's degree in natural resource management or related field

Job description

The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania's Department of Conservation and Natural Resources seeks a Rural and Community Forestry Division Chief to lead programs that support forest health, private forest stewardship, watershed restoration, and tree canopy growth. You'll manage funding, contracts, and partnerships while guiding officials and stakeholders.

The role includes program oversight, budgeting, and interdepartmental collaboration, with a standard 8-4 schedule, potential AWS, and telework up to 5