Managerial level administrative and technical work involving forest resource protection programs and projects on a state-wide basis for the Department of Forests, Parks and Recreation. Role includes functioning as a principal assistant to the Director of Forests. Duties cover the entire range of forestry resource protection functions with emphasis upon coordination of planning, direction and control of insect and disease, fire and forest health programs and projects on a state-wide basis.
Supervision is exercised over staff of professional and technical employees.
Work is performed under the general direction of the Director of Forests. Directly supervises Forest Resource Protection Specialists and indirectly supervises the forest resource protection staff. Insures the development and adoption of guidelines and standard operating procedures to provide consistency in the execution of all field functions. Compiles, reviews and evaluates forest resource protection accomplishments through reporting systems and conducts special analyses and prepares special reports as required. Researches and analyzes fiscal and work printouts for conformance with federal cooperative program requirements, Forestry Division priorities and annual financial plan.