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Lead Project Foresters

The Colorado State Forest Service

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Application deadline:
Starting date:
Salary:
$60,000 to $65,000 per year
Classification:
full time
Education required:
bachelor's degree
Posting:
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Description

Responsibilities

  • Lead the planning, prioritization, and implementation of forestry programs and projects, including forest stewardship, wildfire mitigation, Good Neighbor Authority (GNA), Community Wildfire Protection Plans (CWPPs), and other forest health initiatives.
  • Supervise and mentor Foresters, Forestry Technicians, seasonal employees, and interns.
  • Manage project budgets, grants, contracts, and agreements while ensuring compliance with agency requirements.
  • Support field office operations, annual work planning, and interagency coordination; serve as Acting Supervisory Forester when assigned.
  • Build and maintain partnerships with private landowners, local governments, Tribal Nations, state and federal agencies, and community organizations.
  • Provide technical oversight of silvicultural prescriptions, vegetation management projects, and forestry operations.
  • Coordinate with other CSFS field offices to ensure consistent program delivery and efficient resource sharing.

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