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Wildfire Crisis Manager
Location:
Denver, CO
Description:
JOB SUMMARY The Wildfire Crisis Manager (WCM) position will manage and direct NWTF efforts to support the Wildfire Crisis Strategy [1] (WCS) and the Risk Reduction Solutions Pilot. The Wildfire Crisis Manager will report to the National Director of Field Conservation and work directly with the Directors of Conservation Operations, the USFS and the timber industry, to manage all WCS-related staff, budgets and all projects related to Supplemental Project Agreement (SPA) work across Regions of the USFS. The WCM will implement and manage the Priorities identified in NWTF's Wildfire Crisis Strategy Proposal to the USFS. This WCM will also support and manage all aspects of the Risk Reduction "Pilot" to meet the objectives of the USDA Forest Service "Confronting the Wildfire Crisis" Strategy by increasing utilization of forest products and supporting existing timber industry infrastructure. The WCM will develop relationships and engage with transportation industry including railroad companies, trucking companies and potentially barge companies. The position shall ensure that Federal and private dollars are used appropriately, effectively and facilitate WCS Priorities delivery. Supervisory Responsibilities: Recruits, interviews, hires, and trains new staff. Oversees the daily workflow of the department. Provides constructive and timely performance evaluations. Handles discipline and termination of employees in accordance with company policy. Duties and Responsibilities: Represents the NWTF and ensures that all projects meet the intention of the National Master Stewardship Agreement with the US Forest Service. Understands and identifies timber sales and all stewardship authority contracting principles. Leads the development of stewardship agreements within the WCS and Regional SPA priorities determined with the USFS. Understands the concepts around underutilized forest products or markets where supply exceeds demand to the existing mill infrastructure and matches excess supply with unmet demand as well as the importance of meeting the Wildfire Crisis Strategy Priorities on USFS lands and other land ownerships. Must also understand the importance of a sustainable timber industry and the critical role the industry plays in active forest management and especially in confronting the wildfire crisis. Builds relationships with agency and industry partners. Communicates frequently, openly and honestly with all partners and NWTF staff. Establishes relationships and develops new transportation opportunities through corporate transportation partnerships that help partners achieve sustainability goals. Works with NWTF staff to ensure that Federal and private dollars are used effectively by selecting quality projects and include matching private investment. Serve as the liaison between NWTF staff, industry and agency partners. Engage with other organizations in policy groups and discussions, ensuring supervisors and other staff aware of important issues in which we need to engage. Provide recommendations to their supervisor and on to the National Director of Field Conservation on appropriate positions for NWTF to take on issues. Leads and assists in making presentations, drafting white papers, Requests for Proposals, briefing papers, and other documentation to support the implementation of the WCS. Position may require the oversight of contractors, term staff or other positions during the term. Attend annual NWTF Convention, regional meetings and training opportunities, as necessary. Performs other related duties as assigned. Required Skills/Abilities: Exceptional verbal and written communication, organization and relationship building skills. Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Outlook and Exchange is required. The ability to multitask in a dynamic environment and manage projects with minimum supervision is also required. Working knowledge of governmental regulations regarding the fiscal management of awards. Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills. Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail. Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Ability to prioritize tasks and to delegate them when appropriate. Ability to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment. Working knowledge of governmental regulations regarding the fiscal management of awards. Works with the NWTF Communications and USFS staff to tell the conservation and wildfire crisis story to increase public support for forest restoration and SPA project support. Identifies external funding sources such as grants (state, federal, or private), stewardship contracts, major gifts and sponsorships. Assists in development and tracking of budgets, agreements and contracts. Attend annual NWTF Convention, regional meetings and training opportunities, as necessary. Performs other related duties as assigned. Preferred Skills/Abilities: Employee must understand the timber industry, various needs and operations, timber market concepts as well as timber transportation concepts. Some level of experience supervising and managing contracts and budgets. Knowledge or experience working with railroad and/or other transportation industry. Experience managing complex supply and demand projects with multiple objectives Understanding of forest carbon sequestration and storage Ability to work independently, and determine work priorities daily, weekly and monthly as required. Must have good public speaking and presentation skills. Ability to identify tree species, wildlife species, shrubs and invasive species. Ability to navigate and communicate in remote and rural areas. Knowledge of and experience working with timber contracting and stewardship sales Must be willing to incur moderate travel including overnight stays up to 5 nights or more. Education and Experience: Requires a Bachelor's degree in a natural resources-related field. Minimum of six (6) years of professional experience, and/or a Master's degree with four (4) years of professional experience or equivalent in a natural resources field. Physical Requirements: Must be able and willing to work, often alone, in a diverse range of climatic and topographic conditions including extreme hot and cold temperatures, rain, snow, sleet, ice, biting insects, snakes, mountainous terrain, swamps, very remote areas with limited access and amenities and other extreme conditions as warranted. Must be able to walk several miles per day in the conditions described above. Must be able to drive and/or ride long distances frequently. Must be able to ride in fixed wing or rotary wing aircraft or watercraft. Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer. Ability to lift and carry a minimum of 20lbs. Remote or Telecomm Status: Position can work remotely subject to in-office work as required. [1] https://www.fs.usda.gov/managing-land/wildfire-crisis Job Posted by ApplicantPro
Company:
National Wild Turkey Federation
Posted:
January 25 on ApplicantList
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