Statewide Silviculture Leader & Timber Program Chief

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania's Department of Conservation & Natural Resources seeks a Silviculture Section Chief to lead statewide silviculture operations, timber program administration, and research coordination for long-term forest sustainability.

You will supervise guidance, bidding and contracting of state forest timber sales, provide technical leadership, and train staff while engaging stakeholders and partners to advance conservation across Pennsylvania.

Qualifications

• Four years of professional experience in natural resource management or natural resource education and a bachelor's degree in a related field, or an equivalent combination of experience and training.
• Experience leading multi-disciplinary teams and managing large programs is preferred.
• PA residency requirements apply and ability to perform essential job functions is required.

Responsibilities

• Direct statewide silviculture operations and timber program administration.
• Provide technical leadership on silviculture techniques and coordinate research needs.
• Develop and deliver training for foresters and program staff on silvicultural practices and timber sale procedures.
• Represent the bureau at meetings to communicate strategies and strengthen partnerships.
• Coordinate Good Neighbor Authority activities with federal partners for planning and reporting.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Team coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in natural resource management, parks and recreation, education, biology, forestry, ecology, geosciences, environmental sciences, or a closely related field

Job description

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania's Department of Conservation & Natural Resources seeks a Silviculture Section Chief to lead statewide silviculture operations, timber program administration, and research coordination for long-term forest sustainability.

You will supervise guidance, bidding and contracting of state forest timber sales, provide technical leadership, and train staff while engaging stakeholders and partners to advance conservation across Pennsylvania.