Senior Manager

American Forests

. Develop and execute projects and partnerships with the USDA Forest Service in Idaho .

Posted 10/8/2026full-timeRemote • Idaho • United StatesSenior💰 $60,000 - $80,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in reforestation and forest management, with strong capabilities in project and partnership management, field data collection, and team supervision. Proficient in utilizing GPS and GIS technologies for geospatial analysis and maintaining compliance with forestry standards.

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Reforestation ManagementProject ManagementField Data CollectionTeam SupervisionPartnership Management

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Hard Skills

Field Forestry ExperienceForest Management PlanningContract AdministrationQuality ControlBudget ManagementSilviculture KnowledgeGeospatial Data AnalysisField ImplementationAdaptive ManagementSafety Protocols

Soft Skills

Strong Communication SkillsInterpersonal SkillsOrganizational SkillsLeadership Skills

Tools & Technologies

GPSGISAGOLField MapsSurvey123

Certifications & Qualifications

State Forestry LicenseSociety of American Foresters Certified ForesterFirst Aid Certification

Industry Keywords

USDA Forest ServiceNatural Resource ManagementReforestation PartnershipsFederal LandsForest Resilience

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop and execute projects and partnerships with the USDA Forest Service in Idaho
Work with the Region Director to advance regional reforestation activities and partnerships on National Forest Service lands
Manage reforestation and forest resilience partnerships, including partner meetings, reporting and budgeting
Advance new forest restoration projects, plans, partnerships and agreements
Oversee reforestation implementation, including planning, unit layout, contract administration, field implementation, quality control and monitoring
Coordinate field data collection, analysis and adaptive management actions
Oversee field and safety logistics and coordinate field protocols, templates and best practices
Maintain knowledge of silviculture, reforestation, forestry and natural resource management developments
Build and maintain relationships with agencies and regional stakeholders
Coordinate USDA Forest Service and partner workplans and standards
Supervise seasonal and full-time employees, including timesheets, leave approvals and performance assessments
Lead recruitment, hiring and training as needed
Provide in-field supervisory support for staff and field crews
Administer grants and agreements, including budgets, invoices, payment requests, match documentation and modifications
Support contractor relationship management and oversight
Assist with meetings, conferences and events
Conduct public presentations and lead site visits and field tours
Report to the Director, Northern Rockies and supervise or support up to five direct reports

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in forestry or natural resources with at least three (3) years of experience; or a Master's degree in forestry or natural resources with at least two (2) years of experience
Field forestry and/or reforestation experience
Experience planning and implementing forest management actions on federal lands
Experience conducting fieldwork and implementing field-based projects
Experience supervising teams, ideally in field-based and remote environments
Working knowledge and experience in project and partnership management
Partnership or project experience with USDA Forest Service preferred
Strong organization, project management, communication and interpersonal skills
Possession of a state forestry license and/or Society of American Foresters Certified Forester certification preferred
Current First Aid certification or willingness to be sponsored in obtaining
Experience with GPS and GIS, including AGOL, Field Maps and Survey123, for mapping and geospatial data analysis
Experience in contract oversight and administration preferred
Valid driver’s license
Ability to travel frequently to work sites
Ability to speak Spanish preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, Dental, and Vision
Vacation and Sick Leave
401(k) 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 position
Professional growth and advancement opportunities