Lead Project Forester
Core
Supervisory field role leading forestry programs and projects to advance forest health, mitigate wildfire risk, and ensure sustainable stewardship across a defined geographic area.
Role type
Senior IC supervisory forester (wildfire mitigation & forest management)
Builds
Forestry programs, wildfire risk reduction projects, and forest resilience initiatives
Domain
Forestry / Natural Resources / Wildfire Mitigation
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Silviculture, wildfire mitigation, forest ecology, budget management, grant management, contract administration, team supervision, field forestry operations, stakeholder partnership development, program planning
Preferred skills
State agency experience, work plan development, public outreach, Microsoft Office, ArcGIS, western US forest management techniques, timber harvesting systems, road layout
Technologies
ArcGIS, Microsoft Office Suite
Responsibilities
Lead planning and delivery of forestry programs to reduce wildfire risk; supervise and mentor foresters and technicians; manage budgets, grants, and contracts; develop partnerships with landowners and government agencies; provide technical assistance and approve silvicultural prescriptions; coordinate operational plans across field offices
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with supervisory responsibilities