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Forest Health Specialist, Washington Office, US Forest Service

"This position oversees accomplishment reporting, performance metrics, communication of outcomes and acts as a collaborator across the Deputy areas of the Forest Service, our field specialists and external partners.  It is a dynamic and diverse position." 

"Applications will be accepted from any U.S. citizen. Direct Hire Authority will be used to fill this position. Veterans Preference and traditional rating and ranking of applicants does not apply to this vacancy."

Closes 2023 Aug. 31.  https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/745431100

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Assistant Manager, Washington Dept. of Natural Resources, Forest Resilience Division

This position supports WA DNR’s and the Forest Resilience Division’s mission by recommending and implementing policies and procedures directed at ensuring cost-efficient and effective forest health science, monitoring, technical assistance, and planning practices across all-lands, and efficient grant management and compliance procedures. The incumbent is responsible for the overall management of the following statewide programs fulfilled by 17 full time employees: Forest Health Program, Strategic Science & Planning Program, and the Forest Resilience IT and Data Management Program. 
 
Position may be filled as early as 2023 May 16.  For more information and to apply, visit:

Forest Resilience Assistant Division Manager - Planning, Science & Monitoring | Job Details tab | Career Pages (governmentjobs.com)

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Project Manager, Urban Tree Health and Citizen Science in the Autonomous City of Buenos Aires (CABA), Argentina (Term position)

https://usfsipsentinelnetwork.github.io/Caba_ICBUGS_aviso_de_empleo_USFS.htm

Deadline 2023 June 9.

Minimum requirements:

  • Professionals with undergraduate degrees in Biology, Agronomy or Forestry, preferably with experience in forest health, pest management, mycology and entomology.
  • Demonstrable organizational, interpersonal, oral and written communication skills.
  • Leadership skills, and leadership experience in organizing events with public participation.
  • Basic statistical and data management skills.
  • Resource management skills.

Favorable consideration will be given:

  • PhD in Science that has addressed topics related to entomology mycology or forest pathology, plant physiology, agricultural or forest pest management, and citizen science.
  • Demonstrable training in forest health and biological invasions.
  • Knowledge of statistics (preferably R) and especially spatial statistics and GIS.
  • Knowledge of insect and fungal taxonomy, and/or links to specialists, as well as familiarity with molecular methods for species ID.
  • A record of scientific publications.
  • Experience in participatory and/or citizen science.
  • Ability to travel (financial support will be provided).
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Plant Pathologists, USDA Forest Service, Forest Health - Asheville NC and Pineville LA, USA

Two positions.  Closes March 24 2023.  Vacancy Announcement #:  23-R8-GVA-11886372-DP-DB

https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/712836100

 

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Forest Health Group Leader, US Forest Service, Missoula, Montana, USA

This position is open only 5 days, until March 3 2023, or until they have 150 applications, whichever comes first.  For duties, qualifications, and to apply:

https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/708881000

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Forest Health Specialist, Arizona Dept. of Forestry and Fire Management

This full-time position in Phoenix, Arizona is a key component of the Specialized Forestry Team and will be responsible for the implementation of a comprehensive and robust statewide forest health program.  The position is funded by grants.  It will be open until filled.  Duties:

  • Provides technical expertise in forest health and cooperative forestry programs to private landowners, municipalities, non-profits, tribes and others.
  • Conducts statewide forest health surveys on state and private lands and recommends forest health treatments. Assists in the preparation of funding proposals, tracking and fiscal controls.
  • Provides technical expertise in statewide aerial detection surveys. With partners completes annual flights, develops quick notes for dissemination, synthesizes results and assists with compiling annual summary report. Maintains annual training requirements and relationships with partnering organizations.
  • Prepares and submits periodic technical and administrative project reports and financial documents as required. Maintains accurate hard copy files and electronic maps of projects for input into treatment tracking database and geographic information systems. Assists local grantees with administrative reporting requirements. Field checks grants for compliance and accomplishments.
  • Develops outreach opportunities/trainings and represents the agency at appropriate meetings. Develops materials for dissemination and develops relationships with partners. Represents the Department in regional and national committees, as assigned. Maintains communication with Federal, State and University partners for strategic project implementation.
  • Other duties as assigned.

https://www.azstatejobs.gov/jobs/forest-health-specialist-phoenix-arizona-united-states

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Forest Health Program Manager, New Mexico Forestry Division

The purpose of this position is to manage the Forestry Division's Cooperative Lands Forest Health Management Program. The position will conduct activities that assess and detect, prevent and suppress forest infects and diseases on state and private forestlands in New Mexico. This position provides leadership, guidance, direct technical assistance, and other services to state managers of natural resources and to private land managers and landowners.  The job will be open until they fill it.  For more information and to apply:

https://careers.share.state.nm.us/psc/hprdcg/EMPLOYEE/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM_FL.HRS_CG_SEARCH_FL.GBL?Page=HRS_APP_SCHJOB_FL&Action=U.  Then enter 00059953 in the search field.

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Forest Pathologists, US Forest Service Southern Region

Two positions are announced in the Southern Region's Forest Health Protection group.  One is in Alexandria, Louisiana and the other in Asheville, North Carolina.  It may be too late to respond to the outreach, but you can check https://fsoutreach.gdcii.com/Outreach to check.  The position will be posted in https://www.usajobs.opm.gov.

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Forest Pest Management Specialist, Montana Department of Natural Resources and Conservation

Montana DNRC’s Forest Pest Management Program is currently recruiting a Forest Pest Management Specialist.  The Forest Pest Management Program assists landowners and resource managers in preventing, identifying and managing forest insects and diseases.  The position is based in Missoula, MT and provides services throughout the state. Application deadline is February 24, 2023.  For more information and to apply:

https://mtstatejobs.taleo.net/careersection/200/jobdetail.ftl?job=23140168&tz

 

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Group Leader, Missoula Field Office, Forest Health, Northern Region, US Forest Service

The USDA Forest Service, Northern Region, State and Private Forestry group is conducting outreach for a Forest Health Group Leader position in Missoula, Montana. The Group Leader leads a team providing technical advice, assistance and guidance on various forest entomology/pathology issues, and other forest health disturbance factors, to federal, state and non-governmental cooperators throughout the Northern Region. 

Contact Joel Egan in Missoula: https://www.fs.usda.gov/detail/r4/forest-grasslandhealth/?cid=stelprdb5163164

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