The Forestry Director will oversee the Forestry Department and a dedicated 4-person team that manages programs and projects focused on wildfire resiliency and forest health in Placer County. Projects include landscape-scale fuel breaks, post-fire restoration and reforestation, hazard tree removal, prescribed fire, education, and outreach. The position is a full-time, exempt role, working approximately 40 hours per week. The Forestry Director reports to the Executive Director and will work closely with a broad array of partner organizations, government agencies, and public and private landowners. The ideal candidate will have a working knowledge of forestry, environmental permitting/regulation, and fuels management. Experience working with RCDs and/or local government and conservation groups is desired. The successful candidate will be able to manage comprehensive programs, multiple initiatives and projects. They will consistently provide professional analysis, compile and present data to interested parties, quickly identify and understand objectives, establish and monitor timelines and deliverables, and be an effective communicator.
To Apply
To apply, submit a resume/CV, cover letter, and three references to sarah@placerrcd.org. The position is open until filled with a priority application deadline of April 30, 2023.