Position Location: Fort Collins, Boulder, Franktown, Golden, Canon City, La Veta, Woodland Park, Alamosa, Durango, Gunnison, Montrose, Salida, Grand Junction, Granby, Steamboat Springs, Rifle, Frisco, State Forest (Gould) Work Location: Position is fully in-office/in-person Posting Number: 202401590AP Position Type: Admin Professional/ Research Professional Proposed Annual Salary Range: $50,000 - $55,000 Commensurate with experience Employee Benefits: 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, commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion , and focus on work-life balance, CSU is where you can thrive, grow, and make a lasting impact. Description of Work Unit: The Colorado State Forest Service is an agency of Colorado State University and is housed organizationally in the Warner College of Natural Resources. The CSFS also staffs the Division of Forestry for the Colorado Department of Natural Resources. The CSFS has field offices throughout the state, organized within 4 Areas with a State Office located in Fort Collins on one of the foothills campuses of CSU. Position Summary: The Colorado State Forest Service accepts applications on an ongoing basis from individuals who are interested in obtaining full or part-time Forester positions to lead and serve as the representative for one or more of CSFS programs. Forester positions will be hired from this general pool announcement periodically dependent on funding and work needs. In your application materials, please provide a list of any relevant experience or coursework relevant to the program areas listed below. Under the supervision of a Supervisory Forester, the Forester position will be the lead and serve as the representative for one or more of the following program areas: Forest stewardship planning Urban and community forestry State trust land forest management Insect and disease Seasonal crew hiring and oversight Firewise Special projects as assigned Community Wildfire Protection Plans Pile burning on state lands Community/ HOA assistance Federal, state, and local government forest management projects Grant programs this position will administer include but are not limited to: Colorado Forest Restoration, State & Private Forestry, State Fire Assistance, Community Assistance Funding on Adjacent Lands, and other State and Federal grants. These positions will provide professional, science-based assistance to local landowners regarding forest health (insects, disease, and wildfire mitigation), and prepare program-related reports. In addition, these positions will also provide assistance to other staff in additional program areas including: Federal land forest management through the Good Neighbor Authority and facilities maintenance. At times, these positions will develop service agreements with landowners by creating scopes of work, assessing project budgets, resources, and personnel, deciding the technical requirements needed for the agreement, administration of science-based forest management activities and obtaining appropriate signatures. These positions will lead project work teams, train and mentor staff members, develop and manage program and project budgets up to $250,000, create detailed work plans, serve as acting Supervisory Forester as assigned, and participate on agency committees. These positions must have a thorough knowledge of silviculture, best management practices, insect and disease identification, pest management, wildfire mitigation and basic wildland fire suppression. These positions are expected to provide professional services, education and outreach to landowners and cooperators/partners through written and verbal communication. Utilizing feedback from relevant sources to evaluate options and implement solutions is also critical to this position. Required Job Qualifications: A bachelor’s degree (or greater) in forestry, another natural resource program or related degree will be considered. A minimum of two years’ professional forestry experience. Must be a CSFS employee. Applicants must hold a valid driver’s license or have the ability to obtain one by the start date. Additionally, they must meet the qualifications to drive a university vehicle according to the CSU Vehicle Policy . Preferred Job Qualifications: Experience giving public presentations. Committed to quality, demonstrated excellent customer service ethic, professionalism and safety. Demonstrated experience with participation on teams, committees and other special assignments, as well as the ability to work independently, be a self-starter with strong negotiation skills. Experience with contracts, agreements, and grant management. Lead program and/or project management experience. Excellent verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills. Proficient with ArcGIS data management, capable of using ArcMap compatible GIS / GPS units to collect field data and ability to manipulate data in ArcMap. Experience in western United States forest management techniques in the following areas: silviculture; harvesting systems; forest management planning; wildfire hazard mitigation; wildfire suppression; prescribed fire; forest insect and disease detection, prevention, and suppression; urban and community forestry; windbreaks; outreach and education. Basic field forestry experience (cruising, prescription development, timber marking, timber sale and/or contract administration). Demonstrated skills in writing forest management plans, timber sale layout and administration, and budget preparation and administration. Diversity Statement: Demonstrated knowledge of, and relevant ability with, culturally diverse communities among potential target and constituent populations. Special Instructions to Applicants: Please ensure that your application materials address both the minimum and preferred qualifications outlined for the position. Applicants should include: A cover letter addressing the Required Job Qualifications, Preferred Job Qualifications, and Essential Job Duties. A resume detailing relevant experience, skills, and qualifications. Contact information for three references. Please note that references will not be contacted without prior notification to candidates. For full consideration, applications must be received no later than 11:59pm MT on March 4, 2025. Individuals wishing to be considered beyond this date must reapply. CSU is committed to full inclusion of qualified individuals. If you are needing assistance or accommodations with the search process, please reach out to the listed search contact. Please note, applicants may redact information from their application materials that identifies their age, date of birth, or dates of attendance at or graduation from an educational institution. Conditions of Employment: Pre-employment Criminal Background Check (required for new hires). Search Contact: Lindsay Wade: 469-585-9846, Lindsay.Wadecolostate.edu EEO Statement: Colorado State University is committed to providing an environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based on race, age, creed, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex, gender, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, or pregnancy in its employment, programs, services and activities, and admissions, and, in certain circumstances, marriage to a co-worker. The University will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. Colorado State University is an equal opportunity and equal access institution and affirmative action employer fully committed to achieving a diverse workforce and complies with all Federal and Colorado State laws, regulations, and executive orders regarding non-discrimination and affirmative action. References Requested Minimum Requested: 3 Maximum Requested: 3 Supplemental Questions Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (). J-18808-Ljbffr
