{"id":46719,"date":"2022-07-28T10:45:32","date_gmt":"2022-07-28T17:45:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sites.evergreen.edu\/mesweekly\/?p=46719"},"modified":"2022-07-28T10:45:32","modified_gmt":"2022-07-28T17:45:32","slug":"job-arizona-program-forestry-supervisor-national-forest-foundation-flagstaff-az","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sites.evergreen.edu\/mesweekly\/job-arizona-program-forestry-supervisor-national-forest-foundation-flagstaff-az\/","title":{"rendered":"Job: Arizona Program Forestry Supervisor, National Forest Foundation (Flagstaff, AZ)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><!--more--><b><strong>For more information, please follow this link:<\/strong><\/b> <a href=\"https:\/\/nationalforestfoundation.applytojob.com\/apply\/9vxNP8KM4A\/Arizona-Program-Forestry-Supervisor?source=Our%20Career%20Page%20Widget\">https:\/\/nationalforestfoundation.applytojob.com\/apply\/9vxNP8KM4A\/Arizona-Program-Forestry-Supervisor?source=Our%20Career%20Page%20Widget<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Salary<\/strong>&#8211; The NFF offers compensation commensurate with skills and experience and will include a competitive benefits package. Annual salary for this position will be in the $50,000 to $70,000 range.<\/p>\n<p><b>National Forest Foundation (NFF) <\/b>is pleased to offer a regular, full-time position. The position is located in the Flagstaff, Arizona area.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><b>About the NFF: <\/b>The NFF works with communities and organizations to conserve and enhance the watersheds, wildlife habitat, wild places, and recreational opportunities across our 193-million-acre National Forest System.\u00a0 The NFF seeks to engage all Americans in this work.<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><b>Position Function: <\/b>The Arizona Program Forestry Supervisor reports to the Director, Southwest Program. The incumbent is responsible for supporting efforts as part of the Northern Arizona Forest Fund, including projects on the Coconino, Prescott, Apache-Sitgreaves, Tonto, and Kaibab National Forests, with a focus on oversight of forestry and restoration project implementation and management.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><b>Position Duties and Responsibilities:<\/b><b> <\/b>The Arizona Program Forestry Supervisor\u2019s responsibilities include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Build and develop close and mutually beneficial relationships among the U.S. Forest Service, the NFF, and Arizona field partners to implement effective community-based conservation partnerships.<\/li>\n<li>Coordinate and manage forest-related restoration efforts, including acting as the NFF supervisor for oversight of on-the-ground project implementation (e.g., working with logging crews, coordinating between U.S. Forest Service and contractors, facilitating final inspection, etc.).<\/li>\n<li>Support the NFF partnership with Coconino County Forest Restoration Director, help plan and coordinate thinning projects in Coconino County that align with County priorities and NFF restoration priorities.<\/li>\n<li>Help develop and implement work under Master Stewardship Agreements (MSAs) and\/or Challenge Cost Share Agreements with the U.S. Forest Service.\u00a0<\/li>\n<li>Coordinate and develop Requests for Proposals and contracts for all forest restoration projects, and work accordingly with NFF staff to process, select contractors, and oversee implementation of projects.\u00a0<\/li>\n<li>Report on outcomes and deliverables of forest restoration projects.\u00a0 Outcomes include a verbal and\/or written report related to each project as required by grantors.<\/li>\n<li>Identify partnerships and grants and provide input and support for expanding capacity for forest thinning projects and other restoration projects.\u00a0 Provide support in establishment of grants and development opportunities and attend meetings with parameter and\/or potential funders.<\/li>\n<li>Develop opportunities to coordinate wood removal from restoration sites, including transport of fuelwood to tribal communities.\u00a0 Effectively communicate with and engage the public in caring for their National Forests and Grasslands through community-based conservation initiatives and outreach and awareness campaigns.<\/li>\n<li>Supervise up to two forestry contractors and up to two NFF Arizona forestry staff.<\/li>\n<li>Maintain a breadth of knowledge about current trends, emerging issues, policy interventions, and innovations in the field of forest restoration.<\/li>\n<li>Serve as a point of contact in the NFF for forest restoration and related development activities in Arizona and the Southwest Region.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><b>E<\/b><b>ducation and Qualifications:<\/b>\u00a0 NFF expects the Arizona Program Forestry Supervisor to possess the following educational and experiential qualifications:<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Bachelor\u2019s degree in forestry or another natural resources-related field (or equivalent experience);<\/li>\n<li>A minimum of three (3) years\u2019 experience with proven results in forestry or conservation project management and related community-based collaborative conservation to include a strong knowledge of and experience in U.S. Forest Service policies, procedures, and regulations;<\/li>\n<li>A strong understanding of Arizona natural resources issues; and<\/li>\n<li>A demonstrated commitment to the mission of the NFF and the environment.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><b>Abilities and Skills:<\/b>\u00a0 NFF expects the Arizona Program Forestry Supervisor to possess the following proven abilities and skills:<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Ability to work independently, performing fieldwork, attending meetings, and managing projects with minimal oversight;<\/li>\n<li>Ability to act as a contract administrator and liaison between project contractors and the U.S. Forest Service;<\/li>\n<li>Ability to represent the NFF with diverse constituents in a clear and professional manner through excellent written and oral communication skills, and excellent interpersonal skills;<\/li>\n<li>Ability to collaboratively manage programs and evaluate their outcomes against quantifiable measures of success;<\/li>\n<li>Ability to effectively manage a variety of projects and tasks to successful completion;<\/li>\n<li>Ability to work well, and be flexible in a team-oriented environment;<\/li>\n<li>Ability to work remotely (e.g. home office);<\/li>\n<li>Must have valid U.S. driver\u2019s license and clean driving record;<\/li>\n<li>Ability and willingness to travel frequently; 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