State Forester/Director of Forestry Services
Core
Director of the State Forestry Division responsible for planning and developing state forestry programs, leading wildfire management activities, and ensuring compliance with state and federal laws.
Role type
Senior government program director (forestry and wildfire management)
Builds
State forestry programs, wildfire prevention and suppression strategies, and resource management initiatives
Domain
Public sector / Forestry / Wildfire management
Required skills
Strategic program planning, wildfire management, resource grants coordination, legislative liaison, incident management team leadership, budget preparation, public administration, staff supervision, policy development
Preferred skills
Knowledge of state and federal forestry laws, business and economics theory, general accounting principles, personnel administration, technical report writing
Technologies
None stated
Responsibilities
Plan and direct Oklahoma State Forestry programs; oversee implementation of state and federal resource grants; provide direction for wildland fire prevention, mitigation, detection, and suppression; maintain Division Incident Management Team; coordinate field inspection and investigation activities; prepare program budget recommendations; represent the agency at public and intergovernmental meetings; establish division goals and objectives; interpret state and federal laws concerning Forestry Services.
Seniority
Senior, executive-level division director