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District Forester (EMNRD #5336)
State of New Mexico —Socorro, NM
- $40.28 - $64.45 an hour
- Extended hours
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District Forester (EMNRD #5336)
State of New Mexico —Socorro, NM
The position coordinates and directs the implementation of forest management activities within the District including: providing technical forestry assistance…
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District Forester (EMNRD #5336)

State of New Mexico -
Socorro, NM

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Job Details

Full-time
$40.28 - $64.45 an hour
5 days ago

Qualifications

Driver's License

Full Job Description

Posting Details

Interviews are anticipated to be conducted within two weeks of closing date.

The New Mexico Forestry Division retains lead responsibility for wildland fire management on all non-federal, non-tribal, and non-municipal lands, maintaining fire suppression capacities and emphasizing public and firefighters' safety. The Forestry Division promotes healthy, sustainable forests and watersheds in New Mexico for the benefit of current and future generations.
Why does the job exist?

The District Forester is responsible for coordinating and directing the implementation of forest and watershed management and protection activities on New Mexico's non-federal, non-municipal and
non-tribal lands in the counties of Socorro, Hidalgo, Luna, Dona Ana, Sierra, Catron, Grant in New Mexico. The District Forester evaluates and determines program delivery based on the goals and
needs of diverse private landowners, public land management agencies and cooperators, rural communities and forest based businesses. The District Forester provides administrative and fiscal
management and budget oversight of the District as well as supervision of District staff.
How does it get done?

The position coordinates and directs the implementation of forest management activities within the District including: providing technical forestry assistance to provide landowners and state and local government agencies; forest insect and disease management; safe and effective fire response on non-federal, non-municipal and non-tribal lands; wildland urban interface and
hazardous fuels reduction to protect homes from wildfire; collaborative, cross-boundary large-scale forest restoration planning and project implementation; compliance of timber harvest
activities with state regulations; and tracking and reporting on performance measures for the District's activities. This position is the key management position in the field to accomplish the Department's goals of Healthy Forests in New Mexico, adjusting the management of fire and forests to adapt to climate change, and mitigating impacts on New Mexico forests, watersheds
and communities. The District Forester makes decisions to implement the priorities outlined in New Mexico's Forest Action Plan.
Who are the customers?

Primary customers are private landowners, cooperating State and Federal and natural resource management agencies and other non-federal landowners such as local governments, tribal governments and citizens of the State.
Ideal Candidate

Primary customers are private landowners, cooperating State and Federal and natural resource management agencies and other non-federal landowners such as local governments, tribal governments and citizens of the State.
Minimum Qualification

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in any field and four (4) years of relevant experience in this occupation. Any combination of education from an accredited college or university and/or related experience in this occupation totaling eight (8) years may substitute for the required education and experience.
Employment Requirements

Must maintain and possess a current New Mexico Driver's License, Defensive Driving Certificate, must pass annual wildland fire certifications and meet standards to maintain certifications if incumbent desires to maintain wildland fire qualifications or meet and maintain other certification
requirements for non-fire related qualifications.
Working Conditions

Work will primarily be in an office setting, exposure to Visual/Video Display terminal (VDT) and extensive personal computer and telephone usage with extended periods of sitting. Must be willing to serve as a rotational duty officer year round.

Extensive travel and potential for intermittent work in rough and remote terrain. Work irregular or extended hours including evenings, weekends and holidays is common during the wildland fire season. May be exposed to a variety of weather conditions including those associated with forest management and wildland fire management activities.

Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs. on occasion.
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Agency Contact Information: Lindsey Quam 505-490-0827 Email

For information on Statutory Requirements for this position, click the Classification Description link on the job advertisement.

Bargaining Unit Position

This position is not covered by a collective bargaining agreement.

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