Employer Virginia Department of Forestry Job Description, Responsibilities and Required Qualifications or Skills The Virginia Department of Forestry is seeking to hire a District Forester for our Staunton River District in the Central Region, which encompasses Campbell, Halifax, and Pittsylvania Counties including the Cities of Lynchburg and Danville. This position reports to the Deputy Regional Forester and leads staff in a multi-county district to accomplish the DOF's mission and strategic goals.The District Forester leads and supervises a staff of foresters and technicians in the Staunton River District and provides direction, oversight, and work planning in program delivery for the following areas: forest management, fire suppression, forestland conservation, urban & community forestry, watershed management, conservation education, forest health, and enforcement of water quality and fire laws. The position represents the agency in local forestry related issues, mentors and trains staff members, evaluates and provides feedback to staff on an on-going basis, develops annual work profiles and performance evaluations for assigned employees, and manages assigned staff to efficiently and effectively deliver agency services. The District Forester is also responsible for ensuring maintenance needs are met for any agency facilities located in their assigned district, which includes soliciting private vendors to perform needed repairs, manage office cleaning and yard maintenance contracts, and working with regional staff on the procurement of services related to facility maintenance needs. The position will be responsible for providing incident leadership, support, and occasional direct suppression as it relates to wildland fire response. Knowledge of effective supervisory techniques and practices; knowledge of Virginia's forestry laws, regulations and best management practices; demonstrated knowledge of sliviculture and forest ecology; experience managing and suppressing wildland fires; experience in technical and professional forestry work; formal training or equivalent experience in forest management, watershed management, natural resource conservation, forest health, or urban and community forestry.Must have the ability to work independently, have excellent organizational skills, and have the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with state and federal agencies, local planners, cooperators, and the public. Must have demonstrated excellent written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills, and have the ability to use a PC and Microsoft Office software. Candidates must have the ability to negotiate different types of forested and rugged terrain on foot in all types of weather, the ability to climb on and off equipment, and the ability to work in smoky environments. Job Field: Forestry Job Type: Full Time Location Detail: Virginia Application Deadline: Mon, 04/21/2025 - 12:00pm Link to Full Job Posting: https://www.jobs.virginia.gov/jobs/district-forester-staunton-river-district-ca…
