Forester jobs in Grand Junction, CO

Summit/Eagle, Lake Co., CO

Position qualifies for hybrid/in-office work

No

202400482AP

Admin Professional/ Research Professional

Prof/Indiv Contrib III

40

$60,000 - $65,000

04/22/2024

Founded in 1870, Colorado State University is among the nation’s leading research universities and enrolls approximately 32,000 undergraduate, graduate, and professional students. Located an hour north of the Denver metro area, Fort Collins is a vibrant community of approximately 157,000 residents that offers the convenience of a small town with all the amenities of a large city. Fort Collins is situated on the Front Range of the Rocky Mountains with views of 14,000 foot peaks, and offers access to numerous cultural, recreational, and outdoor opportunities.

Within the CSFS field offices are the base for field operations and local program delivery within the designated service area. Service and program delivery directly results in achieving stewardship of Colorado’s diverse forest environments for the benefit of present and future generations.

• Community Wildfire Protection Plans and wildfire hazard mitigation
• Forest agriculture
• Forest stewardship planning
• Good Neighbor Agreements
• Outreach and engagement programs
• Collaboratives and Partnerships

Demonstrated knowledge of, and relevant ability with, culturally diverse communities among potential target and constituent populations.

Program/project management and leadership

60%

Assists the Supervisory Forester with Field Office/Area program delivery

20%

Serve as a local Subject Matter Expert (SME) for Assigned Project/Program Area(s)

20%

Pre-employment Criminal Background Check (required for new hires), Valid Driver’s License - Successful applicants must have a valid Colorado driver’s license or ability to acquire one upon employment, Travel - Irregular work hours and periodic long days, evening and weekend service, occasional out of area, and periodic overnight travel

Adam Moore, Adam.Moore@colostate.edu, (719) 480-3141

Colorado State University is committed to providing an environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based on race, age, creed, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex, gender, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, or pregnancy in its employment, programs, services and activities, and admissions, and, in certain circumstances, marriage to a co-worker. The University will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. Colorado State University is an equal opportunity and equal access institution and affirmative action employer fully committed to achieving a diverse workforce and complies with all Federal and Colorado State laws, regulations, and executive orders regarding non-discrimination and affirmative action. The Office of Equal Opportunity is located in 101 Student Services.

The Title IX Coordinator is the Director of the Office of Title IX Programs and Gender Equity, 123 Student Services Building, Fort Collins, CO 80523-0160, (970) 491-1715, titleix@colostate.edu.

The Section 504 and ADA Coordinator is the Director of the Office of Equal Opportunity, 101 Student Services Building, Fort Collins, CO 80523-0160, (970) 491-5836, oeo@colostate.edu.

The Coordinator for any other forms of misconduct prohibited by the University’s Policy on Discrimination and Harassment is the Vice President for Equity, Equal Opportunity and Title IX, 101 Student Services Building, Fort Collins, Co. 80523-0160, (970) 491-5836, oeo@colostate.edu.

Any person may report sex discrimination under Title IX to the Office of Civil Rights, Department of Education.

Colorado State University strives to provide a safe study, work, and living environment for its faculty, staff, volunteers and students. To support this environment and comply with applicable laws and regulations, CSU conducts background checks for the finalist before a final offer. The type of background check conducted varies by position and can include, but is not limited to, criminal history, sex offender registry, motor vehicle history, financial history, and/or education verification. Background checks will also be conducted when required by law or contract and when, in the discretion of the University, it is reasonable and prudent to do so.