• Lands Program Manager - Forestry And Fire

    Idaho Division of Human Resources (Coeur D'Alene, ID)


    LANDS PROGRAM MANAGER - FORESTRY AND FIRE

    Posting Begin Date: 2025/11/07

     

    Posting End Date: 2025/11/28

     

    Category: Natural Resources

     

    Work Type: Full Time

     

    Minimum Salary: 38.82

     

    Maximum Salary: 38.82

     

    Pay Rate Type: Hourly

    Description

    State of Idaho Opportunity

     

    Idaho Department of Lands

     

    The Idaho Department of Lands (IDL) is seeking a full time Lands Program Manager – Forestry and Fire. This position will be located preferably in Coeur d’Alene but may consider Boise and other statewide locations under certain conditions.

     

    Applications will be accepted through 4:59 PM MST on the posting end date.

    Description

    To provide leadership for major statewide programs in support of the department's mission, vision and values; perform related work. The programs managed may be in a large disciplinary area or function; or may include diverse functions and/or disciplines.

    Responsibilities:

    + Coordinate and lead collection of forest assessments for funding the IDL Fire Program.

    + Work with fire wardens to understand and implement forest assessments.

    + Work to audit data.

    + Be the lead to replace the Private Fire computer system. This requires active integration with ITS and GIS.

    + Be the subject matter expert and "power user" of the assessment program "Private Fire"

    + Assist with assessments and audits when available.

    + Coordination with counties to ensure a seamless transfer of data.

    + Calibration and training for districts to ensure consistency and accuracy throughout the state.

    + Research topics regarding changes to assessment rates, technologies for enhancing assessment accuracy.

    + Assist the fire wardens with end of the assessment year certificates.

    + Track county payments.

    Minimum Qualifications

    Experience:

    + Analyzing land management program issues, making recommendations and writing reports

    + Developing programs including establishing goals and strategic direction, budgeting and evaluating results

    + Working with various groups, individuals and interests to develop understanding, acceptance and support for a program

    Desired Qualifications

    + GIS and analysis skills

    + Experience with tax collection and tax law

    + Experience with computer software design and implementation

    Benefits:

    The State of Idaho offers a robust total compensation package, including medical, vision, and dental insurance; PERSI retirement benefits; paid sick, vacation, and parental leave; and 11 paid holidays per year. For additional information related to benefits and/or State programs, please visit https://dhr.idaho.gov/StateEmployees/Benefits.html.*

    EEO/ADA/Veteran:

    The State of Idaho is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, political affiliation or belief, sex, national origin, genetics, or any other status protected under applicable federal, state, or local laws.

     

    The State of Idaho is committed to access and reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities, auxiliary aids and services are available upon request. If you require an accommodation at any step in our recruitment process, you are encouraged to contact (208) 334-2263 (TTY/TTD: 711), or email [email protected].

     

    Preference may be given to veterans who qualify under state and federal laws and regulations.

    About the Idaho Department of Lands:

    Become part of an organization where you will work with dedicated people who are committed and skilled in managing and protecting Idaho's natural resources.

     

    The Idaho Department of Lands (IDL) believes in its employees and values stewardship, service, accountability and cohesiveness. Our goals emphasize our people and processes, financial stewardship, and customer focus. We strive for a culture in which leadership equips, entrusts and expects employees to make decisions in fulfillment of our mission. View our Strategic Plan here.

     

    Under the direction of the Idaho State Board of Land Commissioners (https://www.idl.idaho.gov/about-us/land-board/) , IDL manages more than 2.5 million acres of state endowment trust land under a constitutional mandate to produce maximum long-term financial returns for public schools and several other State of Idaho institutions. Leases and other contracts are used to authorize revenue generating activities such as timber harvest, grazing, farming, mining, commercial use, residential use, and conservation in a prudent and sustainable manner.

     

    Managing endowment trust lands (https://www.idl.idaho.gov/about-us/understanding-endowment-land/) is only part of our story. We also protect public resources such as water quality, fish, wildlife habitat, and recreation on navigable waterways (http://www.idl.idaho.gov/lakes-rivers/) , and ensure the protection of water quality and other resources by overseeing forestry and mining practices across all ownerships in the state. We also work to reclaim abandoned mines in Idaho. One of our most important resource protection responsibilities is fire prevention and suppression. We also aid landowners in managing their forest lands, work with communities to plant trees in urban settings, help keep working forests working through the Forest Legacy Program, and work with many partners to promote healthy forests on a landscape level. IDL also is the administrative arm of the Idaho Oil and Gas Conservation Commission.