Description

The Manager, Forest Sciences must become operationally familiar with company lands, wildlife, and habitat types along with habitat conservation plans, scientific monitoring protocols, and safety procedures.  Expertise in one or more areas of physical, ecological, and/or biological sciences pertaining to wildlife and fisheries protection and conservation is typical of the position.  The position requires an effective communicator who shares data, analyses, recommendations, and professional opinions within the Forestry Department, and with company executives, State and Federal Agencies, and other stakeholders.  The position requires a detailed understanding of statute, regulations, and policies and programs governing actively managed private forest land in CA.

• Provide leadership and cohesion within the Forest Science Department and its multidisciplinary team of natural resource professionals including wildlife and fisheries biologists, botanists, hydrologists, and geologists.
• Coordinate, schedule, and conduct (when necessary) surveys and monitoring activities required of the Forest Sciences department.
• Advise forestry staff and executive management team regarding wildlife conservation measures and compliance with state and federal environmental policies and regulations.
• Prepare statistical data evaluations, and related tables, figures and graphs.
• Perform scientific analyses, and complete technical reports documenting data results and, where appropriate, management recommendations.
• Effectively present the results of Forest Sciences analyses in both private and public forums.
• Coach employees for attainment of Company and individual goals and objectives in accordance with Company guidelines.
• Interview, hire, and train employees; plan, assign, and direct staff work; appraise performance; address complaints and resolve problems with assistance from Human Resources when needed.
• Ensure safety protocols and procedures are understood and adhered to.
• Prepare and implement Forest Science Department annual work plans, budgets, and associated financial forecasts.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree (B.S. or B.A.) from a four-year college or university in Biology, Forestry, Natural Resources, or related field; and a minimum of 5-years of related experience and/or training. Master’s degree (M.S.) may substitute for experience.
• Ability to use directional compass, topographical maps, and GPS to safely navigate the forest lands.
• Familiarity with and ability to use Geographic Information Systems.
• Working knowledge of MS Excel, MS Word and MS Outlook, PowerPoint, database applications, and similar software programs.
• Must maintain and carry a valid California driver license and remain eligible and capable of operating company vehicles including automobiles, trucks, all-terrain vehicles, and large 4-wheel drive vehicles in accordance with company policy guidelines.