Senior Forest Policy & Program Manager (O&C)

Bureau of Land Management; Portland (OR); Remote; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Bureau of Land Management, Portland, OR, seeks a senior forestry program manager to lead policy interpretation, budget execution, and interagency coordination for the Oregon & California Forest Management Program. The role emphasizes program oversight, data-driven decision making, and regulatory review to ensure sustainable forest stewardship across the O&C lands.

The successful candidate will coordinate with BLM state offices, headquarters, and the Department of the Interior to develop annual

Qualifications

• Degree in Forestry or related field with 24 forestry credits.
• One full year of specialized experience at the GS-13 level or equivalent.
• Knowledge of forest management, budgets, and land-use planning.

Responsibilities

• Advise on interpretation and implementation of national forest policy directives.
• Coordinate Oregon & California Forestry Management Program activities and budgets.
• Collaborate with state offices and headquarters on annual work plans and land-use plans.
• Develop and implement program management options and databases.
• Review environmental legislation to draft sustainable regulations.

Skills

Technical forestry expertise

Regulatory guidance

Stakeholder collaboration

Program analysis

Budget planning

Education

Forestry degree with forestry credits

Tools

Program management software

Job description

Bureau of Land Management, Portland, OR, seeks a senior forestry program manager to lead policy interpretation, budget execution, and interagency coordination for the Oregon & California Forest Management Program. The role emphasizes program oversight, data-driven decision making, and regulatory review to ensure sustainable forest stewardship across the O&C lands.

The successful candidate will coordinate with BLM state offices, headquarters, and the Department of the Interior to develop annual