Lead Colorado’s Forestry Efforts as a Supervisory Forester – Hiring for TWO Locations!

The Colorado State Forest Service is seeking a driven Supervisory Forester to oversee and manage critical forestry programs and projects. This role includes direct oversight of planning, program execution, and day-to-day operations, with policy-level decisions elevated to senior leadership as needed.

As a member of the Area Operations Team, the Supervisory Forester collaborates to allocate resources, ensure cohesive program delivery, and achieve agency goals on time and within budget. This position also serves as a liaison to related functional divisions and program areas, helping to implement agency priorities at the field level. Apply Now!

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee annual district budgets ranging from $500,000 to over $1,000,000, including grant proposals and monthly tracking.
• Manage revenue generation of $75,000–$125,000 annually.
• Ensure program execution aligns with agency strategies, guidelines, and policies.
• Analyze forestry data and apply professional standards to inform management decisions.
• Supervise project planning, execution, and reconciliation while coordinating with CSFS leadership to address operational challenges.

Salary: $65,000 - $70,000 (based on experience)

Location: Hiring for two positions: La Veta, CO and Woodland Park, CO.
*Please specify in your cover letter which location you are interested in.

Why Choose Colorado State Forest Service?

We not only value our forests; we also value our employees. Joining our team comes with incredible benefits:

• Identity Wear Stipend: Elevate your professional image with a stipend for personalized wear.
• Work-Life Harmony: Achieve optimal work-life integration through tailored and flexible scheduling options.
• Connectivity Privilege: Stay seamlessly connected with either a cell phone allowance or a provided work cell.
• Premium Healthcare Benefits: Prioritize your well-being with access to exclusive and comprehensive healthcare benefits.
• Time-Off: Recharge with 15 days of sick leave and 24 days of annual leave.
• Retirement Plan: Secure your financial future with a remarkable 12% employer contribution to your retirement plan.
• Educational Empowerment: Receive 9 free education credits annually through CSU.
• Assistance Program: Access premium well-being resources through our Employee Assistance Program.
• Professional Development: Enhance your skills through personalized professional training opportunities facilitated by CSU.
• Tuition Privileges for Family: Secure your family's future with 50% off tuition for children, partner, and spouse.
• Relocation Support Package: Facilitate a smooth transition with our moving expense allowance.
• Community Leadership Initiative: Give back to your community with paid administrative leave dedicated to volunteering

This position provides a unique opportunity to combine strategic leadership with hands-on forestry expertise. If you’re ready to make an impact and help shape the future of Colorado’s forests, apply today!

For full consideration, applications must be received no later than 11:59pm MT on January 3, 2025. References will not be contacted without prior notification of candidates.

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