TAPPI Career Center: Northern Arizona University Seeks Director of Forest Operations and Biomass Utilization
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Northern Arizona University’s Office of Ecological Restoration Institute is seeking to fill the position of Director of Forest Restoration Operations and Biomass Utilization (DFO). This position will assist in the development of forest operations and wood utilization innovation strategies, specifically, focusing on the creation, implementation, and analysis of forest operations, biomass, and small wood utilization in the Intermountain West.
As a member of ERI’s senior management team, the DFO will participate in strategic planning and budgeting initiatives; work collaboratively to develop outreach strategies to meet goals; and support on-going ERI research and outreach on federal, state, tribal, and private lands. Collaboration with federal and state land management agencies, industry partners, the public, and other affected organizations will be paramount to advancing the objectives of the ERI forest operations and biomass utilization program.
He/she works within the guidelines, policies, and mission of the ERI and NAU and will be accountable and responsible for specific projects as assigned. This position is subject to funding, incumbent is not eligible for layoff or recall status. This position reports to the Executive Director, requires frequent travel, and occasional work on weekends and at night should be expected.
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in Forestry, Biology, or Natural Resources or related field and 10 years of directly related work experience in forest operations or other experience pertinent to this position; or Master’s degree in Forestry, Biology, or Natural Resources or related and five years of directly related work experience in forest operations or other experience pertinent to this position; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and/or work experience.
Annual Salary: Commensurate with experience.
Application Deadline: Aug. 10, 2017, at 11:59 pm.
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