Role OverviewThe Division Director and State Forester oversees statewide fire suppression, forestry preservation, and wildland fire prevention across state and private cooperative lands. They serve as a representative for the division on state, national, and local committees, advisory boards, and councils. The Director provides technical and policy guidance to staff members and oversees subordinate field personnel and fire crews.
What You Will Do
The day-to-day responsibilities of this position include overseeing statewide fire suppression and forestry preservation, providing technical and policy guidance to staff members, and supervising subordinate field personnel and fire crews.
Why It Might Be a Fit
The ideal candidate will have strong leadership and communication skills, with the ability to represent the agency with federal, state, and local government units, in the media, or with private organizations. They will also be able to effectively listen and respond to elected and appointed officials.
Requirements
- Experience in forestry preservation, conservation, and wildland fire prevention
- Strong leadership and communication skills
- Ability to represent the agency with federal, state, and local government units, in the media, or with private organizations
- Effective listening and response skills for elected and appointed officials
Benefits
- Annual budget preparation and recommendation to the Legislature
- Fiscal activity monitoring to assure conformity to goals and budget constraints
- Short and long-range budget planning
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