Wildfire-Resilience Forester & Resource Lead

State of Nevada (NV); Elko (NV); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

The Nevada Division of Forestry seeks a Resource Management Officer - Forester 3 to lead natural resource program implementation in the northern region, coordinating vegetation and fuels projects with staff, contractors, and partners to reduce wildfire risk.

The role involves planning, budgeting, reporting, enforcement of forestry laws, and community education; supervision of personnel; collaboration with state and federal agencies; and development of management plans for state and private lands.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in forestry or closely related natural resources field and two years of journey level professional natural resource experience in areas such as forest health, forest insect and disease identification and treatment, and vegetation management at a level comparable to Forester II or Nursery Specialist II; OR two years of experience as a Forester II in Nevada State service; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience as described above.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, manage, and participate in forest management including harvesting, fuel management and prescribed burning activities; evaluate forest insect and disease conditions; determine revegetation requirements to promote erosion control, biodiversity, and habitat enhancement.
• Provide natural resource educational information to the public regarding best management practices for forest health, forest stewardship, defensible space, fuel reduction, and fire-safe landscapes; conduct community workshops and presentations; prepare publications and media reports; provide technical information and assistance to private landowners, civic organizations and governmental agencies and entities; provide urban forestry assistance to local governments and private landowners.
• Administer, coordinate and oversee regional or specialized programs related to natural resource management; plan projects and programs; prepare and maintain assigned budgets and statistical data concerning assigned programs; write comprehensive reports, management plans and environmental assessments; secure and manage external sources of funding for project implementation.
• Enforce fire, forest practice and Nevada flora laws; issue citations and warnings as appropriate; revoke and amend harvest permits; establish bond amounts; collect and release bonds related to timber harvests and timberland conversions; write permits for endangered plant protection.
• Train, supervise, and evaluate the performance of personnel as assigned; organize, schedule, and conduct training activities in fire prevention and natural resource management programs.
• Prepare and review forest resource and vegetative management plans for State and private lands; provide information and direction regarding the reclamation of damaged forest and rangelands, and treatment of forest insect and disease infestations; review proposed projects and programs related to the protection, preservation and enhancement of State forest, range and watershed resources.
• Establish and maintain cooperative working agreements and relationships with agencies and organizations involved in resource management, fire suppression and emergency services.
• Perform related duties as assigned.
• Under limited supervision, incumbents have responsibility for the resource management program in an assigned geographic region. Incumbents may function independently or supervise a small staff of subordinates and assist the Forestry Program Manager in developing procedures and coordinating activities consistent with Division policies and objectives.
• Incumbents prepare and review comprehensive management plans to implement the Forest Stewardship Program; perform grant management activities; compile and complete quarterly and year-end reports to statewide coordinators for federal programs; assist public entities in the preparation of Urban and Community Forestry grant applications; promote State Nursery and Seedbank Programs; monitor forest insect and disease conditions; review applications for collection of critically endangered plant species; prepare and distribute press releases, notices or publications.

Skills

Forestry

Vegetation management

Fire prevention

Project planning

Education

Bachelor's degree in forestry or closely related natural resources

Job description

The Nevada Division of Forestry seeks a Resource Management Officer - Forester 3 to lead natural resource program implementation in the northern region, coordinating vegetation and fuels projects with staff, contractors, and partners to reduce wildfire risk.

The role involves planning, budgeting, reporting, enforcement of forestry laws, and community education; supervision of personnel; collaboration with state and federal agencies; and development of management plans for state and private lands.