Statewide Cooperative Program Manager

About the role

Join the Utah Department of Natural Resources, Division of Forestry, Fire and State Lands, as we pioneer a new era of land management. We are seeking a dedicated professional to champion our landmark Cooperative Agreement with the U.S. Forest Service (USFS).

Responsibilities

• Coordinating with State, Federal, Local and other stakeholders to: Identify projects that will benefit wildfire mitigation, habitat restoration, recreation, and other resource values.
• Leverage funding and resources to accomplish on-the-ground work.
• Prioritize projects that will meet agreed-upon success metrics.
• Plan and facilitate state-wide workshops to accomplish the above efforts.
• Act as a liaison between FFSL’s six Area Offices and the State Office, as well as between FFSL and external stakeholders.
• Building internal and external relationships.
• Preparing an Annual Action Plan that outlines the goals, strategies, and opportunities that meet the intent of the Cooperative Agreement.
• Tracking and reporting metrics from the Annual Action Plan.

Qualifications

• Minimums: Knowledge of Utah’s natural resources and political landscape, as well as an understanding of the importance of cross-jurisdictional work to accomplish meaningful projects.
• 5+ years of experience in natural resources, with a preference for experience in forestry, wildfire, and/or the wood products industry.
• Experience coordinating and collaborating with diverse stakeholders.
• Experience managing projects; contracts, agreements, budgets, etc.
• The skills to understand, distill, and communicate complex issues.
• A desire to change the way the State, Local, and Federal Governments work together to address natural resource problems across the state.
• Preferred: A Bachelor's Degree in Planning, Natural Resources, Public Administration, or a related field. A Master's Degree in Planning, Natural Resources, Public Administration, or a related field is preferred. An understanding of U.S. Forest Service agreements, contracting, and funding. Experience forecasting and planning projects, budgets, and tracking progress.

Benefits

In Utah, we believe hard work is important, but balance is essential. Finding work/life balance is a vital element to our culture. To find out more about WHY Utah, click here. Other benefits may include:

• Job Stability: Enjoy the security and reliability of employment within a well-established organization.
• Career Growth: Develop valuable skills and gain opportunities for leadership within a large organization.
• Meaningful Work: Contribute to an important service that benefits the community and supports organizational goals.
• Supportive Work Environment: Be part of a team that values cooperation, strong work ethics, and mutual support.

Agency

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EEO Statement

The State of Utah is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, or Veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements.