Forestry Director

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sacbarBrooklyn (NY)

Foresters Support Activities for Forestry

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Manager

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$97,356 per year

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About the role

Placer Resource Conservation District is hiring a Forestry Director to lead our Forestry Department and help advance wildfire resilience and forest health throughout Placer County. This senior-level position will oversee a dedicated forestry team and a diverse portfolio of projects, including landscape-scale fuels reduction, post-fire restoration and reforestation, and hazard tree removal. Requires close collaboration with the prescribed fire team and outreach and education programs. The Forestry Director will provide technical and strategic leadership while overseeing staff, grants, contracts, project budgets, environmental compliance, and forestry operations. The position also works closely with CAL FIRE, the U.S. Forest Service, local agencies, tribes, non-profit organizations, landowners, contractors, and other partners to advance regional forest health and fire resilience efforts. We are seeking an experienced forestry professional with strong technical, management, and collaborative skills. Applicants must be a California Registered Professional Forester (RPF) and have a bachelor’s degree, at least eight years of relevant professional experience, and at least three years of supervisory experience.

Salary: $97,356–$151,032 annually, commensurate with experience CalPERS pensionoptional 457(b) retirement planhealth, dental, and vision benefitsgenerous paid leave 80 hours of annual administrative leaveand flexible and remote work schedules. Priority application deadline: October 16, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. The position will remain open until filled.

Minimum Requirements: California Registered Professional Forester (RPF)Bachelor’s degree and 8 or more years of professional experience with a focus in forestry or related field 3 or more years of supervisory experience Experience developing, planning, implementing and monitoring forestry projects, including but not limited to timber harvest, fuels reduction, and reforestation Proficient in Microsoft Office, ArcGISValid California driver’s license and current auto insurance

Knowledge and Skills: Knowledge of forestry, silviculture, vegetation management, fire behavior, watershed stewardship and conservation, resource management, basic hydrology, basic soil science, native plant and animal communities. Strong technical, administrative, and interpersonal skills Strong written and verbal communication skills and the ability to work with a variety of people with diverse interests and temperaments Familiarity with local threatened and endangered species, including habitat needs and legal protections Working knowledge of CEQA, CA Forest Practice Rules, and other local, state, and federal permit requirements for forestry projects Highly organized and motivated self-starter with the ability to prioritize Ability to handle multiple tasks and follow through to completion Creativity, sense of humor, “can do” spirit, collegiality, flexibility

Desired qualifications: Master’s degree in forestry or related field Active RPF license for 5 or more years Actively participates in continuing education Experience working with RCDs, government agencies, tribes, non-profits, and conservation groups

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