Employer: The Pennsylvania Game Commission Location: Dauphin County, PA Application deadline: December 18, 2023 Full position description and application instructions

Summary:

The Pennsylvania Game Commission is seeking a motivated Forest Program Specialist to conduct business out of our Harrisburg headquarters location. As a Forest Program Specialist, you will provide assistance to the Habitat Planning and Development Division Chief to ensure that the Game Commission meets the standards set forth in the Prescribed Burning Practices Act, established in 2009. You will serve as the statewide Fire Program Manager for the Game Commission’s prescribed fire resources and qualifications, wildfire resources and qualifications, prescribed burn plan development, prescribed fire and wildfire reporting, and wildfire intelligence and weather. Examples of Job Duties:

• This position is responsible for developing statewide goals and processes for building and maintaining qualified resources to conduct prescribed fires and respond to wildfire emergencies.
• The position reviews and assesses prescribed fire and wildfire resources statewide for the Game Commission; incorporating data in the wildland fire qualifications databases; setting statewide qualification objectives; and determining the skills, training and experience needed to maintain and build capacity for prescribed fire implementation and wildfire response.
• Based on assessed need, the position coordinates with regional and headquarters supervisors, other state and federal agencies, and non-governmental agency partners on training offerings and schedules with the result of continually improving the Game Commission’s prescribed fire program and wildfire response per the agency’s Strategic Plan.
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Employer: Becker County, Minnesota Location: Detroit Lakes, Minnesota Application deadline: Open until filled. Announcement began November 30, 2023 Full position description and application instructions Summary: The Natural Resources Manager is responsible for the direction of field activities on nearly 74,000 acres of tax forfeited lands in Becker County. Examples of Job Duties: Timber Sales Program:

• Assist in the development and maintenance of a 5-year allowable cut plan which is designed to regulate all forest stands and provide a sustained yield of forest products, considering the multiple uses of the forest, such as; biodiversity, aesthetics, timber production, wildlife habitat, water quality, forest soils, recreation, etc.
• Design timber sales and establish regulations concerning fuel wood, section-one, and regular auction timber sales in accordance with county policy and state statutes.
• Administer active timber sales; enforce compliance of sale regulations, state statutes, county policies, and Best Management Practices (BMP's). Scale wood products.

Resource Inventory:

• Assist in the development and maintenance of a Resource Inventory which is essential in making land management decisions.
• Maintain ArcGIS databases and other associated Resource and departmental computer applications.
• Assist in the development and initiation of inventory alteration procedures to ensure reliable, up-to-date data for the future.

Resource Development:

• Assist in the development of a long-range comprehensive management plan that will protect and enhance the natural resources of Becker County.
• Develop and submit complete project proposals for wildlife habitat improvements, TSI, road/trail construction or improvement, parks, and recreation proposals, etc.
• Assist in Coordinating contracts for site preparation using accepted mechanical and chemical prescriptions, tree planting, bud capping, and other departmental resource renewal contracts.

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Employer: Appalachian Carbon Exchange

The ACE board is happy to announce the open position of Forest Carbon Manager. We are looking for a dedicated and passionate individual to lead and manage current and future forest carbon projects in Southern and Central Appalachia. Responsibilities include:

• Manage the ACE Forest Management program, including project accounting, carbon modeling, landowner communications, contracting, and other program details within required timelines.
• Develop and manage forest carbon and ecosystem services research initiatives as needed, working within cross-functional partnerships to implement research framework and lead on the ground implementation
• Participate in or lead new carbon project development feasibility assessments including researching protocols & methodologies, assessing regional capacity/availability, and developing high-level credit generation models under different third-party standards like ACR, VCS and Puro.earth.
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Employer: Maine Forest Service (Department of Agriculture, Conservation & Forestry) Location: Augusta Application deadline: January 5, 2024 Full position description and application instructions Summary: The work is interdisciplinary, implementing Maine’s Be Woods Wise Program, a forest education, training, and outreach program, with the goal of sustaining wildlife habitat, recreation, water quality, and timber values on Maine’s family woodland ownerships. The position plans and implements landowner assistance programs, including outreach & educational materials, financial incentives, training events, and other learning opportunities. The position responds directly to landowner and other inquiries. The position develops programs by working with MFS District Foresters, and regularly convenes multiple partners, including private foresters, landowners, nonprofits, loggers, and university. The position is responsible for program-related resource assessments, contract preparation and administration, on-site monitoring, and evaluation.  The position manages all aspects of large federal grants, including proposal, budget, and report preparation.  Frequent statewide and overnight travel and evening and weekend work may be required.

Employer: Forest Stewardship Council (FSC US) Location: Remote

Employer: Minnesota Department of Natural Resources Location: St. Paul, Minnesota (cover central and southern Minnesota) Application deadline: November 28, 2023 Full position description and application instructions (Search job #70804) Responsibilities include:

• Collaborate with the DNR Forest Health Team to implement the statewide Forest Health Program, offering tree health diagnosis, analysis, data, training, and communication materials to Department of Natural Resources staff and other forest managers.
• Provide administrative and technical oversight over the Regional Forest Health Program, which mirrors the statewide program.
• Develop, analyze and interpret tree health data, information, and management strategies for forest managers and the general public. Inform managers and the public of important tree health information through direct communication, public presentations, press releases, scientific publications, social media posts, and interviews.
• Develop and deliver forest health training material for various audiences, including pest identification, tree health diagnosis, and forest health management strategies and tactics. Coordinate training activities with other DNR divisions, government agencies, and universities.
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Employer: Minnesota Department of Natural Resources Location: Minnesota (nothing more specific listed) Application deadline: November 27, 2023 Full position description and application instructions (Search job #70890) Summary: This position provides administrative coordination and operational leadership for the Silviculture Program statewide including responsibility for the management of silvicultural activities on approximately 4.5 million acres of state forest land. The incumbent will provide planning, administrative, contracting, and technical support to field personnel, supervisors, and division managers to ensure silvicultural activities are incorporated in division and department programs, plans and policies. The incumbent will coordinate and establish priorities for tree planting, aerial seeding, site preparation, site release, seedling protection, stand improvement, and regeneration surveys to meet reforestation statutory requirements; maintain a diverse program budget to fund program activities; and serve as the Division Aerial Forest Management Coordinator and Pesticide Program Coordinator. The ultimate goal of position responsibilities is healthy and productive state forest lands to meet the needs of the division and Minnesota citizens.

Employer: The Nature Conservancy, Oregon Location: These positions will lead five to ten-person interorganizational prescribed fire modules, located in Klamath Falls, Redmond, and Pendleton, Oregon. Application deadline: December 20, 2023 Full position description and application instructions Summary:

Under the direction of the Module Leader, assists with leadership, training, and mentoring interorganizational module crews representing a diverse set of partner organizations on prescribed fire assignments. They will also work with partners to plan and prepare for prescribed fire operations, including unit layout, burn plan writing, and following TNC’s Fire Manual and Standard Operating Procedures, as well as preparing fire lines, maintaining equipment, monitoring post-burn fire effects, and carrying out other prescribed fire and vegetation management related tasks. This position will work independently and in teams, lead others, follow direction from supervisors, teach courses, and mentor others, while also advancing their own training and qualifications. The Module Assistant will will support prescribed fire planning, operations, monitoring, and training opportunities for permanent and short-term TNC employees, as well as volunteers, contractors, and assigned partner agency staff serving on the module for a season or short-term rotation from non-profit NGOs, Indigenous Peoples and Tribes, local fire departments, and local, state, and federal agencies, with a focus on providing inclusive workforce development opportunities for under-represented groups. It is imperative that the Module Assistant is committed to the principles of diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Employer: The Nature Conservancy, Oregon Location: These positions will lead five to ten-person interorganizational prescribed fire modules, located in Klamath Falls, Redmond, and Pendleton, Oregon. Application deadline: December 20, 2023 Full position description and application instructions Summary:

Leads, trains, and mentors interorganizational module crewmembers representing a diverse set of partner organizations on prescribed fire assignments. They will work with partner organizations to plan and prepare for prescribed fire operations, including unit layout, burn plan writing, and following TNC’s Fire Manual and Standard Operating Procedures, as well as preparing fire lines, maintaining equipment, monitoring post-burn fire effects, and carrying out other prescribed fire and vegetation management related tasks. This position will work independently and in teams, lead others, follow direction from supervisors, teach courses, and mentor others, while also advancing their own training and qualifications. The Module Leader will support prescribed fire planning, operations, monitoring, and training opportunities for permanent and short-term TNC employees, as well as volunteers, contractors, and assigned partner agency staff serving on the module for a season or short-term rotation from non-profit NGOs, Indigenous Peoples and Tribes, local fire departments, and local, state, and federal agencies, with a focus on providing inclusive workforce development opportunities for under-represented groups. It is imperative that the Module Leader is committed to the principles of diversity, equity, and inclusion. The person in this position will compile accomplishment reports, program reviews, and help capitalize on strategic opportunities to engage the TNC fire program to accelerate ecological fire in Oregon.

Employer: Maine TREE Foundation Location: Holt Research Forest, Arrowsic, Maine Application deadline: November 25, 2023 Full position description and application instructions Summary: The Fellow will:

• Conduct an inventory of Holt Research Forest data and develop a plan for updating the HRF research project on the University of Vermont’s Forest Ecosystem Monitoring Cooperative Website.
• Identify stories of importance in Holt Research Forest datasets.
• Develop communication initiatives to share stories of importance with regional landowners and community members.
• Plan and conduct on-site regeneration monitoring, updating established systems and protocols on an as-needed basis.
• Support Maine TREE’s forest-based education initiatives, including working closely with summer forestry technicians and contributing to on-site field tours.
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Employer: The Trust to Conserve Northeast Forestlands Location: Augusta, Maine (can be some time remote) Application deadline: Reviews begin now and continue until the position is filled Full position description and application instructions Summary: The Trust to Conserve Northeast Forestlands seeks a Program Manager (PM) who is a leader and manager adept at meeting organizational goals and balancing internal management with external impact and visibility. The PM will work with TCNEF’s Executive Director and other organizational support staff to support on-the-ground implementation of TCNEF’s work across the northeast forest region in the Partnerships for Climate-Smart Commodities (CSC) program for the New England Climate-Smart Commodities Partnership project. Through this program, TCNEF will define and implement a groundbreaking and nationally relevant pilot program in New England to build a climate-smart, forest-based economy as a powerful tool for climate action. Duties and responsibilities include:

• Outreach to and engagement of loggers to assess site eligibility, build understanding of the program, enroll prospective participants, and maintain relationships.
• Develop an outreach and messaging toolbox to communicate via various methods (websites, mailings, in-person events) with loggers and land trusts about the program’s benefits and requirements.
• Work with project team to design a program to identify applicants and award funding by 2024 for up to three mini-pilot loggers outreach regions across New England which will employ innovative methods or be working to reach underserved individuals and communities.
• Engage loggers and conservation partnerships as project partners to conduct systematic outreach to small-acreage woodland owners across the region. Remain in touch with regional partners throughout the course of the project to support diffusion of successful outreach methods and share lessons learned.

Employer: U.S. Forest Service Location: Penobscot Experimental Forest (Maine) and Hubbard Brook Experimental Forest (New Hampshire) and elsewhere in the Northeast, Central, and Lake States. Application deadline: November 22, 2023 Full position descriptions and application instructions Duties include:

• Responsibilities listed are at the GS-07 level.
• Perform a variety of routine and frequently complex tasks involving techniques and practices relating to natural resources management programs, (i.e., timber/silviculture, recreation, wildlife, fisheries, watershed, range and vegetation management).
• Prepares, develops, and executes timber cruises and sample surveys for resource information and estimate quality and quantity of timber for purpose of appraisal, sales administration, management planning, and logging plans.
• Lays outs sales in accordance with EAR and other instructions, considering variables such as accessibility, steep slopes, stream protection, nesting tree protection, wildlife impacts, fuels management and regeneration requirements.
• Lays out the boundary of areas designated for planting, site preparation, and timber stand improvement contracts
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Employer: U.S. Forest Service Location: Athens, GA Application deadline: April 18, 2024 (we hope to make a selection much sooner than April 18.  We will pull applications every 30 days until we have a selection). Full position description and application instructions Duties include:

• Conceive, develop, and plan, conduct, report, and disseminate individual research aligned with the unit’s mission to forward the understanding and management of native and invasive plant pathogens in the United States.
• Utilize multiple disciplines to identify and conduct research on invasive and/or emerging pathogens of management importance, and to contextualize research-results from complex issues.
• Cross problem areas (non-native insects, invasive plants), when known interactions of multiple invasive species occur, or if relevant questions arise concerning biological control to preserve native or manage non-native plant species.
• Integrate major disciplines into individual research approaches and methodologies.
• Facilitate internal collaborative relationships looking for opportunities to add needed expertise to studies and to add value to other studies.
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For more info contact: James Vogt at james.t.vogt@usda.gov  

Location:  Duluth, MN Employer:  1854 Treaty Authority Application deadline:  November 17, 2023 Full position description and application instructions Summary:  The position will assist the Resource Management Division with stewardship of forest vegetation resources and preventing the spread of terrestrial invasive species within the 1854 Ceded Territory area of northeastern Minnesota. Job Duties:  review and comment on forestry projects or policies, assist with implementation of co-stewardship agreements, pursue partnerships and funding agreements, collecting forestry data, coordinate with partners and workgroups, identify and map invasive plant locations, remove or treat invasive plant species, interact with the public and volunteers

Employer: The Nature Conservancy Location: DC Metro Area; All United States Application deadline: Open until filled Full position description and application instructions Summary: The Senior Policy Advisor for Forests & Fire leads and implements The Nature Conservancy’s (TNC’s) federal forest and fire policy strategies in service of TNC’s 2030 goals of addressing the biodiversity and climate crises. They work primarily with U.S. federal agencies and partners to develop, modify and advance strategies to shape forest and fire policy in the United States.