Lead Project Forester

**Job Description**

**Position Summary:**

This position is involved with all five Goals of the Strategic Plan and is critical to accomplishing the CSFS mission. It supports the strategic plan by filling the immediate demands for Mountain Pine Beetle (MPB) response coordination and capacity for the Northeast Area, and by providing forestry leadership and expertise for proactive forest stewardship for landowners and cooperators in critical, priority landscapes.

**Essential Job Duties:**

+ Lead planning, prioritization, and delivery of forestry programs and projects (e.g., CWPP implementation, forest stewardship, Good Neighbor Authority projects, urban & community forestry, outreach) to reduce wildfire risk and improve forest resilience.
+ Supervise and mentor Foresters, Forestry Technicians, seasonal employees, and interns; set goals, assign work, coach performance, and ensure safety and quality standards.
+ Manage budgets, grants, and contracts;...