Deputy Regional Forester

Title: Deputy Regional Forester

State Role Title: Natural Resource Manager II

Hiring Range: $75,000.00-$90,000.00

Pay Band: 5

Agency: Department of Forestry

Location: Charlottesville, Nat Resrcs Dr

Agency Website: www.dof.virginia.gov

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

The Virginia Department of Forestry is seeking a strategic-minded leader to manage and direct field operations for the agency’s Central Region. The position reports to the Regional Forester.

Duties include, but are not limited to:
-Supervising the five (5) District Foresters, the Regional Fire Specialist, and the Watershed
Stewardship Specialist assigned to the Central Region
-Managing and overseeing agency operational programs to include fire suppression & prevention, forest management, urban & community forestry, forested watersheds, forestland conservation, and forest health
-Providing direction and guidance regarding implementation of the agency's strategic plan
-Establishing regional goals and benchmarks and evaluating performance to ensure measures are met
-Continually evaluating program effectiveness and advising the Regional Forester of needs and opportunities
-Ensuring staff receive the appropriate training and professional development required to perform their jobs at an exceptional level
-Fostering positive relationships among partner groups and organizations
-Serving as Acting Regional Forester in their absence

Location: This position will be assigned to the DOF's Central Regional Office located in
Charlottesville. Limited teleworking options are available (typically 1 day a week). Although
commuting from home with a state-owned vehicle is not allowed for this position, one will be assigned and parked at the Regional Office to travel to locations away from the office.
Within 6-months of hire, the successful candidate must reside within 70 miles of the DOF's Central Regional Office in Charlottesville.

Minimum Qualifications

Significant experience in technical and professional forestry work; significant experience supervising and mentoring field personnel; knowledge of effective supervisory techniques and practices; experience and training in wildland fire suppression and incident management; good understanding of silvicultural practices and techniques; experience working with partner groups or organizations; demonstrated excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills; able to establish and maintain effective working relationships with federal, state and local government agencies, cooperators, forestry consultants, forest industry, non-profit organizations, volunteer groups, and the public; excellent organization and planning skills; proficiency using a PC and Microsoft Office software; able to negotiate different types of forested terrain on foot.

Additional Considerations

Must hold a Virginia Pesticide Applicators License or be able to obtain one within 12 months of employment. This position is not considered an initial responder for wildland fire or other emergency response situations. However, the selected candidate is expected to be on-call during Spring and Fall Fire Seasons to direct fire suppression activities or serve in an incident management and support role. Selected candidate is required to pass a criminal background check. In accordance with the Code of Virginia, to utilize the title of "Deputy Regional Forester" one must have received a baccalaureate or higher degree from a Society of American Foresters accredited degree program. Otherwise, the successful candidate will use the title of "Deputy Regional Manager."

Special Instructions

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

Contact Information

Name: Kristina Clore

Phone: 434-529-7244

Email: kristina.clore@dof.virignia.gov

In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019.

Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.