Deadline: Mon, 02/12/2024 - 12:00pm Employer: Colorado State Forest Service Job Field: Forestry GIS/Technology Job Type: Full Time Location: Colorado Location Detail: Durango/Gunnison (Southwest Colorado), Steamboat Springs/Meeker/Rifle (Northwest Colorado), and potential for other locations throughout Colorado and Wyoming Job Description: Lead the Way: Forest Inventory and Analysis Crew Leader Role! Elevate your career as a Forest Inventory and Analysis (FIA) Crew Leader with the Colorado State Forest Service! In this autonomous role, you'll conduct impactful forest inventory fieldwork across multiple states. Lead a dynamic crew, oversee diverse measurements, and collaborate on a mission to provide crucial data for informed decision-making. Ready for a hands-on leadership adventure? To learn more, visit our website - https://csfs.colostate.edu/employment/. Key Leadership Responsibilities: •Direct supervision of a FIA Crew Member •Ensure safe working practices and foster productive team development •Administer performance ratings, assign work, and handle crew administrative tasks •Collaborate closely with USFS FIA liaisons to meet production and quality benchmarks •Lead annual training for the certification of CSFS FIA personnel Adventure Awaits: •Travel expenses paid for! •Explore Colorado, Wyoming, and surrounding state’s public and private forests •Travel in 4-wheel drive vehicles, UTVs, ATVs, and occasionally horses or boats •Hike in diverse terrains at elevations from 3,500 to 14,000 feet •Embrace the elements! Work under the open sky, whether it’s in the sun, rain, or conquering snow-covered landscapes, all while experience the thrill of shifting temperatures. •Assist in forest management, outreach, and administration when not in the field •Analyze and present findings in various public settings Why Choose Colorado State Forest Service? We not only value our forests; we also value our employees. Joining our team comes with incredible benefits: •Identity Wear Stipend: Elevate your professional image with a stipend for personalized wear. •Work-Life Harmony: Achieve optimal work-life integration through tailored and flexible scheduling options. •Premium Healthcare Benefits: Prioritize your well-being with access to exclusive and comprehensive healthcare benefits. •Time-Off: Recharge with 15 days of sick leave and 24 days of annual leave. •Retirement Plan: Secure your financial future with a remarkable 12% employer contribution to your retirement plan. •Assistance Program: Access premium well-being resources through our Employee Assistance Program. •Professional Development: Enhance your skills through personalized professional training opportunities facilitated by CSU. •Educational Empowerment: Receive 9 hours of education credits annually through CSU. •Tuition Privileges for Family: Secure your family's future with 50% off tuition for children, partner, and spouse. •Relocation Support Package: Facilitate a smooth transition with our moving expense allowance. •Community Leadership Initiative: Give back to your community with paid administrative leave dedicated to volunteering. How to Apply: Ready to lead and make a lasting impact on Colorado's forests? Apply now and be part of our dynamic team! Join us in making a positive impact on Colorado's forests and communities! Apply here - https://csfs.colostate.edu/employment/. For full consideration, applications must be received no later than 11:59pm MDT on February 12, 2024 CSU is an EO/EA/AA employer and conducts background checks on all final candidates. CSU is committed to full inclusion of qualified individuals. If you are needing assistance or accommodations with the search process, please reach out to the listed search contact. Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree (or greater) in Forestry, Forest Ecology, Botany, or a Natural Resources program option will be considered. Three years (or field seasons) of natural resource data collection experience Analyzing and summarizing scientific data for reports and presentations. Experience in road and backcountry navigation using topographical maps, aerial photos, and GPS units. Must have a valid driver’s license or the ability to obtain a driver’s license or access to a licensed driver by the employment start date. The successful candidate must be legally authorized to work in the United States before the employment start date; Colorado State Forest Service will not sponsor a visa for this position. Salary: $55,000 - $57,000 (Based on Experience) Benefits: •Identity Wear Stipend: Elevate your professional image with a stipend for personalized wear. •Work-Life Harmony: Achieve optimal work-life integration through tailored and flexible scheduling options. •Premium Healthcare Benefits: Prioritize your well-being with access to exclusive and comprehensive healthcare benefits. •Time-Off: Recharge with 15 days of sick leave and 24 days of annual leave. •Retirement Plan: Secure your financial future with a remarkable 12% employer contribution to your retirement plan. •Assistance Program: Access premium well-being resources through our Employee Assistance Program. •Professional Development: Enhance your skills through personalized professional training opportunities facilitated by CSU. •Educational Empowerment: Receive 9 hours of education credits annually through CSU. •Tuition Privileges for Family: Secure your family's future with 50% off tuition for children, partner, and spouse. •Relocation Support Package: Facilitate a smooth transition with our moving expense allowance. •Community Leadership Initiative: Give back to your community with paid administrative leave dedicated to volunteering. How to Apply: Apply online - https://jobs.colostate.edu/postings/138866 Applicants will be expected to provide: A cover letter addressing Required Job Qualifications, Preferred Job Qualifications, and Essential Job Duties A resume Unofficial Transcripts Contact information of three references. References will not be contacted without prior notification of candidates. For full consideration, applications must be received no later than 11:59pm MST on February 12, 2024. Application materials will be held in confidence by the Search Committee through semi-finalist interviews. Confidentiality of application materials detaches at the point where a candidate accepts participation in a finalist interview. CSU is committed to full inclusion of qualified individuals. If you are needing assistance or accommodations with the search process, please reach out to the listed search contact
