Senior Manager

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

📋 Description

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

• Collaborate with the Region Director to enhance regional reforestation initiatives and partnerships on National Forest Service lands.

• Manage reforestation and forest resilience partnerships, including organizing partner meetings, reporting, and budgeting.

• Promote new forest restoration projects, strategies, partnerships, and agreements.

• Oversee the implementation of reforestation efforts, including planning, unit layout, contract management, field execution, quality assurance, and monitoring.

• Coordinate the collection and analysis of field data as well as adaptive management actions.

• Manage field and safety logistics, coordinating protocols, templates, and best practices.

• Stay informed about advancements in silviculture, reforestation, forestry, and natural resource management.

• Cultivate and sustain relationships with agencies and regional stakeholders.

• Coordinate work plans and standards for the USDA Forest Service and its partners.

• Supervise both seasonal and full-time staff, including managing timesheets, approving leave, and conducting performance evaluations.

• Lead the recruitment, hiring, and training processes as required.

• Provide on-site supervisory support for staff and field crews.

• Manage grants and agreements, including budgets, invoices, payment requests, match documentation, and modifications.

• Assist in managing contractor relationships and oversight.

• Help organize meetings, conferences, and events.

• Conduct public presentations and lead site visits and field tours.

• Report to the Director of the Northern Rockies and supervise or support 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.

• Experience in conducting fieldwork and implementing field-oriented projects.

• Background in supervising teams, ideally in field-based and remote settings.

• Proficient knowledge and experience in project and partnership management.

• Preferred experience with USDA Forest Service projects or partnerships.

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

• Possession of a state forestry license and/or Society of American Foresters Certified Forester certification is preferred.

• Current First Aid certification or willingness to obtain sponsorship for certification.

• Familiarity with GPS and GIS, including AGOL, Field Maps, and Survey123 for mapping and geospatial data analysis.

• Preferred experience in contract oversight and administration.

• Valid driver’s license is required.

• Ability to travel frequently to work sites.

• Proficiency in Spanish is preferred.

🏝️ Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage.

• Vacation and Sick Leave.

• 401(k) 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.

• Remote work option.

• Opportunities for professional growth and advancement.