Manager

CSU Digital

Area Manager for Colorado State Forest Service leading geographically dispersed team. Responsible for operations, budgets, staff development, and interagency partnerships in forestry.

Posted 7/31/2026full-timeGrand Junction • Colorado • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorLead💰 $80,000 - $85,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in managing integrated teams and delivering programs in the forestry sector, with a strong focus on budget management and staff development.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Team LeadershipProgram ManagementBudget ManagementStaff DevelopmentNatural Resources Experience

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Hard Skills

ForestryProject ManagementAdministrative ManagementFiscal PracticesNatural Resources Management

Soft Skills

SupervisionCommunicationCollaboration

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in Forestry

Industry Keywords

CSFS ProgramsGeographically Dispersed TeamField OfficesProfessional Forestry Experience

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead and manage an integrated, geographically dispersed team to deliver CSFS programs and services
Ensure consistent delivery across field offices
Supervise and develop staff
Manage Area budgets and fiscal practices

Requirements

What you’ll need

A bachelor’s degree (or greater) in forestry or related field
Eight (8)+ years of professional forestry experience
Four (4)+ years of progressively responsible administrative/program/project management experience in a natural resources environment

Benefits

Comp & perks

Robust benefits package
Collaborative atmosphere
Focus on work-life balance