Personnel

Caitlyn Pollihan, Vicki Christiansen accept acting details

smccreary — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 10:27:09 -0500

Caitlyn Pollihan, executive director for the Western Forestry Leadership Coalition and Council of Western State Foresters, has accepted a four-month detail position with the U.S. Forest Service in a special assignment to the Washington Office Fire and Aviation Management staff. There she will be focusing on critical work during the absence of Vicki Christiansen, the current Deputy Director of Fire and Aviation Management, as she steps in as the acting Regional Forester for Region 1.

Academic forestry job opportunities

smccreary — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 14:29:29 -0500

NASF recently posted several job opportunities for prospective forestry faculty:

University of Missouri Assistant Professor, Silviculture

Northern Arizona University seeks Asst Professor of Forest Biostatistics

Extension Assistant Professor in forestry -- University of Vermont

smccreary — Thu, 19 Jan 2012 09:52:29 -0500

The Rubenstein School of Environment and Natural Resources (RSENR) and the University of Vermont Extension Program invite applications for a full-time, 12-month, non-tenure track Extension Assistant Professor in forestry. Review of applications will begin on March 1, 2012.

Driftless Forest Network Field Forester -- Wisconsin

smccreary — Wed, 18 Jan 2012 09:52:49 -0500

Southwest Badger Resource Conservation and Development, in southwest Wisconsin, is seeking a field forester to provide assistance to private woodland owners to help them promote, protect, and sustainably manage their woodlands. Deadline to apply is February 3.

Minnesota DNR seeks Resource Assessment Supervisor

smccreary — Thu, 12 Jan 2012 14:26:31 -0500

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources - Division of Forestry is seeking qualified applicants for the Resource Assessment Unit Supervisor position responsible for planning, implementing, supervising, monitoring and managing the various Resource Assessment (RA) Unit programs, budgets, products and services. Closing date is February 1, 2012.

Wisconsin DNR research position openings

smccreary — Wed, 11 Jan 2012 11:46:15 -0500

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources is currently hiring two fulltime, permanent research scientist positions - a Forest Research Ecologist AND a Forest Research Economist/Sociologist.

New Jersey seeks Chief, Bureau of Forest Management

smccreary — Wed, 11 Jan 2012 10:34:13 -0500

The NJ State Forestry Services is currently looking to fill the vacant Chief, Bureau of Forest Management position. The Bureau Chief will report directly to the State Forester, providing leadership to the NJ Forest Service concerning the planning, coordination and implementation of programs vital to the health of New Jersey's forests. Click here to view the Civil Service Commission job announcement.

NASF seeks U&CF project contractor

smccreary — Wed, 04 Jan 2012 16:06:48 -0500

NASF is looking for an Urban & Community Forestry (U&CF) Project Contractor to provide staff support to the NASF U&CF Committee and state forestry agencies. Closing date is January 20.

Wisconsin DNR seeks forester in Bayfield County

smccreary — Wed, 04 Jan 2012 15:57:33 -0500

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources is looking for a forester for the Bayfield County Forest and Parks Department. For more information and to apply, please visit http://www.bayfieldcounty.org and reference Job #FOR1-03. Closing date for applications is January 8.

NACD hires Western issues specialist

smccreary — Tue, 03 Jan 2012 08:59:36 -0500

The National Association of Conservation Districts (NACD) welcomes a new Western Issues Specialist, Mark Truax, to work directly with states and territories in the Southwest and Pacific Regions.