<p>Posting Detail Information</p> <p>Working Title Supervisory Forester Position Location Golden, Steamboat Springs, CO Work Location Position is fully in-office/in-person Research Professional Position No Posting Number 202501733AP Position Type Admin Professional/ Research Professional Classification Title Project/Prgm Mngmt I Number of Vacancies 2 Work Hours/Week 40 Proposed Annual Salary Range $65,000 - $70,000 Employee Benefits</p> <p>Colorado State University is not just a workplace; it's a thriving community that's transforming lives and improving the human condition through world-class teaching, research, and service. With a robust benefits package, collaborative atmosphere, and focus on work-life balance, CSU is where you can thrive, grow, and make a lasting impact.</p> <ul> <li>Review our detailed benefits information here. </li><li>Explore the additional perks of working at CSU here. </li><li>For the total value of CSU benefits in addition to wages, use our compensation calculator. </li><li>Lastly, click here for more information about why Fort Collins is consistently ranked in the top cities to live in! </li></ul> <p>Desired Start Date Position End Date (if temporary) To ensure full consideration, applications must be received by 11:59pm (MT) on 12/31/2025 Description of Work Unit</p> <p>Within the CSFS, area and field offices are the base for field operations and local program delivery within the designated service area. Service and program delivery directly relates to achieving stewardship of Colorado's diverse forest environments for the benefit of present and future generations. The specific program mix is correlated to population, forest type and condition, product markets, and specific local needs.</p> <p>Position Summary</p> <p>Under supervision of the Area Manager, the Supervisory Foresters are responsible for general administrative duties and the direct oversight, management, development and implementation projects within one or more of the following functional areas:</p> <ul> <li>Science and Data </li><li>Communications and Communities </li><li>Forest Planning and Implementation </li></ul> <p>Each Supervisory Forester position will have primary responsibilities in one specific functional area but will have additional duties in other functional areas as assigned by the Area Manager. This position has supervisory responsibilities. The Supervisory Forester is to perform project budget, program oversight, personnel, grant, equipment and facility management. The Supervisory Forester is expected to coordinate program delivery with program staff and will provide a primary contact point for local officials and key CSFS partnerships within the area as appropriate and directed by the Area Manager.</p> <p>As a member of the Area Operations Team, the Supervisory Forester coordinates work effort to ensure efficient, effective, and cohesive program delivery in priority areas. The team works together to allocate and manage resources to ensure agency goals and objectives are achieved on time and within budget, address area operational issues, and ensure policies and practices are implemented consistently. The Area Operations Team works with the CSFS Leadership and Management teams to carry out agency priorities. The Supervisory Forester serves as the area liaison to related functional division(s) and program areas.</p> <p>The Supervisory Foresters will participate in annual fiscal and work planning, administer project budgets ranging from $5,000 to $1 million dollars (spanning multiple year).</p> <p>Required Job Qualifications</p> <ul> <li>A bachelor's degree (or greater) in forestry, another natural resources program or related degree will be considered. </li><li>A minimum of four years' professional forestry experience. </li><li>Must have a valid driver's license or the ability to obtain a driver's license or access to a licensed driver by the employment start date. </li></ul> <p>Preferred Job Qualifications</p> <ul> <li>Three years of experience with a state forestry agency. </li><li>Three years of experience in performance management and professional development of temporary and/or permanent staff. </li><li>Ability to build and maintain strong working relationships with the organization and publics, communities, local governments, elected officials, non-profit groups, partners, and stakeholders. </li><li>Ability to exhibit confidence and competence in public presentations. </li><li>Capable of effectively documenting accomplishments, record-keeping, and budget management. </li><li>Ability to develop and analyze proposals of grant programs and requirements, identify opportunities, organize and manage varied work programs, exercise good judgment to attain quality results. </li><li>Experience with developing, implementing, and completing/closeout of contracts, agreements, and grants. </li><li>Experience with and ability to initiate, plan, and implement a self-funded project. </li><li>Basic knowledge of western United States forest management practices in the following areas: silviculture, harvesting systems, forest management planning, wildfire hazard mitigation, wildland fire suppression, prescribed fire, forest insect and disease management, community forestry, windbreaks, and forestry related outreach. </li><li>Experience with and knowledge of field forestry analysis (cruising, prescription development, timber marking, timber sale and/or contract administration, street tree inventory). </li><li>Excellent verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills. Experience communicating with a variety of landowners using various communications methods. </li><li>Proficient with the general Microsoft Suite office software products, ArcGIS, and GPS; working knowledge of geospatial data repositories. </li><li>Committed to safety, quality, demonstrated excellent customer service ethic and professionalism. </li><li>Demonstrated experience with participation on teams, committees and other special assignments. </li><li>Demonstrated ability to lead with a positive and productive attitude. </li><li>Professional certification or training related to the Supervisory Forester position (i.e. ISA Certified Arborist, SAF Certified Forester, etc.). </li></ul>