Responsible for program development, implementation and compliance with national Urban and Community Forestry (U&CF) program goals and objectives. Develops and manages budgets for federal grants and submits annual reports of program accomplishments. Provides oversight and coordination for staff statewide and focuses them on high priority U&CF goals and objectives with local communities. Awards subgrants for special projects, oversees project implementation and reimbursements. Provides technical assistance to communities on urban forestry program development and management. Promotes U&CF through public appearances and other outlets. Develops and distributes educational and outreach materials. The position provides service to all 17 counties across Nevada with the aid from regional staff. The position co-chairs the NDF Advisory Committee and applies strategic direction from the committee to program operations. Additional information, including a full position description, can be found by going to NDF's Job Page at http://forestry.nv.gov/ndf-jobs/full-time-jobs/  .

This position will be filled in Carson City, Elko, or Las Vegas. The State of Nevada is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to building diverse, inclusive, and innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve them. All applicants are considered without regard to race, color, national origin, religion or belief, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, domestic partnership, genetic information (GINA), or compensation and/or wages. *** THIS RECRUITMENT MAY CLOSE WITHOUT FURTHER NOTICE DEPENDING ON THE NUMBER OF APPLICATIONS RECEIVED. APPLICANTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY AS SOON AS POSSIBLE***