Field positions report administratively to their respective supervisor and receive program direction from Central Office staff. Central Office jobs typically have a statewide focus and varying levels of program responsibility. KIND OF WORK Professional statewide forestry program development and implementation work.
Incumbents are responsible for program accomplishments and failures.
This class differs from the NR Forestry Regional Specialist and NR Forestry Specialist, Senior classes in having statewide responsibility for a large-scale program. It differs from the NR Forestry Program Consultant class in that it does not require the same depth of technical specialization. Develop Forestry program guidelines and procedures so that programs are administered consistently across the state by analyzing statewide resource trends and patterns, identifying needs and problems, and developing program goals and objectives. Serve as statewide technical expert in a particular program area so that programs are innovative and plans can be made for long-range resource needs by researching new information, advising technical staff, and integrating current technical information and techniques with political and scientific concerns. Draft legislative proposals and special reports and review bills proposed by legislators to ensure they contain sound Forestry management practices by analyzing current resource information, identifying program needs, and delineating proposals to meet program needs.