Senior Manager

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Idaho.

📋 Description

• Develop and implement projects and partnerships with the USDA Forest Service in Idaho.

• Collaborate effectively with staff from American Forests and the USDA Forest Service.

• Manage program operations, field activities, safety protocols, and logistics.

• Oversee partnerships focused on reforestation and forest resilience.

• Promote forest restoration initiatives, planning, partnerships, and agreements.

• Supervise reforestation efforts on National Forest Service lands, including planning, unit layout, contracting, planting, release, restoration, and monitoring.

• Coordinate the collection and analysis of field data and engage in adaptive management.

• Maintain expertise in silviculture, reforestation, forestry, and natural resource management.

• Foster relationships with agencies and regional stakeholders.

• Supervise both seasonal and permanent staff, overseeing timesheet management, leave requests, and performance evaluations.

• Lead recruitment, hiring, and training processes as necessary.

• Collaborate on grant and agreement management, including budgets, invoices, payment requests, match documentation, and modifications.

• Support the management and oversight of contractor relationships.

• Assist with meetings, conferences, events, public presentations, site visits, and field tours.

• Report to the Director of Northern Rockies and potentially oversee up to five direct reports.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in forestry or natural resources with a minimum of three (3) years of experience; or a Master’s degree in forestry or natural resources with at least two (2) years of experience.

• Experience in field forestry and/or reforestation.

• Proven experience in planning and executing forest management actions on federal lands.

• Background in conducting fieldwork and implementing field-based projects.

• Experience supervising teams, preferably in field-based and remote settings.

• Working knowledge and experience in project and partnership management.

• Strong organizational, project management, communication, and interpersonal skills.

• Preferred possession of a state forestry license and/or Society of American Foresters Certified Forester certification.

• Current First Aid certification or a willingness to be sponsored to obtain it.

• Proficiency in GPS and GIS technologies, including AGOL, Field Maps, and Survey123.

• Preferred experience in contract oversight and administration.

• Valid driver’s license required.

• Ability to speak Spanish is preferred.

• Capacity to travel frequently and work under field conditions, including the ability to lift materials weighing up to 40 lbs.

🏝️ Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision insurance.

• Vacation and sick leave.

• 401(k) plan with a 5% match.

• Employee Assistance Program.

• Paid holidays.

• Flexible Spending Accounts.

• Disability insurance.

• Parental bonding leave.

• Cell phone reimbursement.

• Life and AD&D insurance.

• Bereavement leave.

• Pet benefits.

• Military leave.

• Flexible remote work arrangements.

• Opportunities for professional growth and advancement.

• Reasonable accommodations available.

• Up to 35% travel to work sites, field locations, headquarters, and across the U.S.