Deputy State Forester

Deputy State Forester – Lead with Impact!

Are you ready to take the reins as a Senior Level Leader? Join the Colorado State Forest Service as our Deputy State Forester and play a pivotal role in shaping the future of forestry in our beautiful state! Directly reporting to the Director/State Forester, you’ll be the key strategist, decision-maker, and the go-to leader for CSFS operations. To learn more, click here! 

Location: This position is based out of Fort Collins, Colorado and is eligible for hybrid work and will have the option to work remotely up to 2 days per week.

Salary: $120,000-$140,000 (Based on Experience)

Why Choose Colorado State Forest Service?

We not only value our forests; we also value our employees. Joining our team comes with incredible benefits:

• Identity Wear Stipend: Elevate your professional image with a stipend for personalized executive wear.
• Work-Life Harmony: Achieve optimal work-life integration through tailored and flexible scheduling options.
• Connectivity Privilege: Stay seamlessly connected with either a cell phone allowance or a provided executive work cell.
• Premium Healthcare Benefits: Prioritize your well-being with access to exclusive and comprehensive healthcare benefits.
• Leadership Leave Package: Enjoy an extensive leave package, featuring 15 days of sick leave and 24 days of vacation annually.
• Executive Retirement Plan: Secure your financial future with a remarkable 12% employer contribution to your executive retirement plan.
• Assistance Program: Access premium well-being resources through our exclusive Executive Assistance Program.
• Strategic Professional Development: Enhance your executive skills through personalized professional training opportunities facilitated by CSU.
• Education Leadership Credits: Receive 9 hours of executive education credits annually through CSU.
• Tuition Privileges for Family: Extend your legacy with a 50% tuition discount for your children, partner, and spouse.
• Relocation Support Package: Facilitate a smooth transition with our executive-level moving expense allowance.
• Community Leadership Initiative: Give back to your community with paid administrative leave dedicated to volunteering.

Application due by 11:59 p.m. on January 23, 2024. References will not be contacted without prior notification of candidates.

CSU is an EO/EA/AA employer and conducts background checks on all final candidates. CSU is committed to full inclusion of qualified individuals. If you are needing assistance or accommodations with the search process, please reach out to the listed search contact.