Statewide Silviculture Chief: Lead Forest Management

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; Harrisburg (Dauphin County); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania seeks a Silviculture Section Chief to lead statewide silviculture operations, timber program administration, and research coordination. You will direct timber sale bidding, ensure adherence to state policies, and guide silvicultural practices across the Bureau of Forestry.

You will coordinate for Good Neighbor Authority activities with federal partners, oversee training for staff, and engage stakeholders to advance sustainable forest management.

Qualifications

• Two years of experience as a Forest Program Specialist (Commonwealth job title or equivalent Federal Government job title, as determined by the Office of Administration)
• Two years of experience as a Forest Assistant Manager (Commonwealth job title or equivalent Federal Government job title, as determined by the Office of Administration)
• Two years of experience as a Forest Nursery Manager (Commonwealth job title or equivalent Federal Government job title, as determined by the Office of Administration)
• An equivalent combination of experience and training which affords the applicant the required knowledges, skills, and abilities

Responsibilities

• Silvicultural Management: Review timber proposals, support and perform quality control of sale administration and regeneration fund project work, and review and improve silvicultural guidance utilized by the Bureau’s field staff
• Program Oversight: Manage the business enterprise of bidding and contracting state forest timber sales, ensuring practices align with Commonwealth policies and management objectives
• Technical Leadership: Provide expertise on applied silviculture techniques and coordinate research needs to advance sustainable forest management
• Training Support: Develop and lead training for foresters, technicians, and program staff on silvicultural practices and timber sale procedures
• Stakeholder Engagement: Represent the bureau at meetings and events to communicate forest management strategies and strengthen conservation partnerships
• Program Collaboration: Coordinate Good Neighbor Authority activities with federal partners including planning, agreements, and reporting requirements

Job description

The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania seeks a Silviculture Section Chief to lead statewide silviculture operations, timber program administration, and research coordination. You will direct timber sale bidding, ensure adherence to state policies, and guide silvicultural practices across the Bureau of Forestry.

You will coordinate for Good Neighbor Authority activities with federal partners, oversee training for staff, and engage stakeholders to advance sustainable forest management.