Colorado State University

Join Our Team as Lead Project Forester in beautiful Summit County, CO! Colorado State Forest Service is seeking a Lead Project Forester to lead and manage complex projects under the Supervisory Forester's guidance. Key program areas include wildfire protection, forest agriculture, stewardship planning, and collaborations. To learn more + apply, visit our website at  https://csfs.colostate.edu/employment/ . Position:   Lead Project Forester Location:   Summit County, Colorado Salary:   $60,000 - $65,000 (Based on Experience) Responsibilities: Lead and manage projects in areas such as Community Wildfire Protection Plans, wildfire hazard mitigation, forest agriculture, forest stewardship planning, Good Neighbor Agreements, outreach and engagement programs, and collaboratives and partnerships. Oversee project budgets, personnel direction, and grant and agreement development. Coordinate program delivery with staff and serve as the primary contact for local officials and key partners. Train and mentor Field Office or Area foresters. Develop and manage program and project budgets. Provide input to Area strategic work plans and support all Area operations. Act as a local Subject Matter Expert on assigned projects and programs. Ideal Candidate: Thorough knowledge of field office and area operations. Experience with local collaboratives and partnerships, silviculture, best management practices, insect and disease identification and management, wildfire mitigation, community protection, timber harvest operations, and contract development and administration. Why Choose Colorado State Forest Service? We not only value our forests; we also value our employees. Joining our team comes with incredible benefits: Identity Wear Stipend:   Elevate your professional image with a stipend for personalized executive wear. Work-Life Harmony:   Achieve optimal work-life integration through tailored and flexible scheduling options. Connectivity Privilege:   Stay seamlessly connected with either a cell phone allowance or a provided work cell. Premium Healthcare Benefits:   Prioritize your well-being with access to exclusive and comprehensive healthcare benefits. Time-Off:   Recharge with 15 days of sick leave and 24 days of annual leave. Retirement Plan:   Secure your financial future with a remarkable 12% employer contribution to your retirement plan. Assistance Program:   Access premium well-being resources through our Employee Assistance Program. Professional Development:   Enhance your skills through personalized professional training opportunities facilitated by CSU. Educational Empowerment:   Receive 9 hours of education credits annually through CSU. Tuition Privileges for Family:   Secure your family's future with 50% off tuition for children, partner, and spouse. Relocation Support Package:   Facilitate a smooth transition with our moving expense allowance. Community Leadership Initiative:   Give back to your community with paid administrative leave dedicated to volunteering. How to Apply: Ready to lead and make a lasting impact on Colorado's forests? Follow this link to apply -   https://jobs.colostate.edu/postings/147339 For full consideration, applications must be received no later than 11:59pm MT on October 7, 2024. References will not be contacted without prior notification of candidates. CSU is an EO/EA/AA employer and conducts background checks on all final candidates. CSU is committed to full inclusion of qualified individuals. If you are needing assistance or accommodations with the search process, please reach out to the listed search contact.