Forest Health Project Manager

Napa County Resource Conservation District • Napa, CA

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

Napa County Resource Conservation District (Napa RCD) is seeking a Forest Health Project Manager to help shape the future of our forests and watersheds. This position will lead the planning and implementation of projects that improve forest health and wildfire resilience. Working closely with the Forest Health & Restoration Program Director, this position ensures that projects are planned in accordance with management best practices, delivered efficiently, comply with regulations and safety standards, and achieve measurable outcomes that support healthy, resilient forest ecosystems. This position also serves as a primary point of contact for landowners, partners, agencies, and community stakeholders, providing technical guidance and facilitating access to financial assistance to support forest health and wildfire resilience projects. The Project Manager represents Napa RCD at meetings, workshops, and public events, building trust and strong working relationships that advance program goals. In collaboration with internal teams, the Project Manager supports program development and sustainability through coordination with funding partners, monitoring project progress, and contributing to grant writing and fund development efforts. Napa RCD was established in 1945 as a non-regulatory agency that connects communities and individuals to the technical, financial, and educational resources they need to be excellent stewards of land, water, soil, and other natural resources. Our team consists of administrative professionals and conservation scientists who are skilled at developing, implementing, and monitoring many different types of projects.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent coursework in forestry, silviculture, forest ecology, forest management, natural resource management, or other applicable field, plus 2+ years of related experience; or 4+ years of directly related experience in lieu of a degree.
• Valid driver’s license with a good driving record.
• Strong proficiency in written and spoken English.
• Must successfully complete a background check.

Nice To Haves

• Registered Professional Forester (RPF) license or other specialty certifications are preferred.
• Fluency in Spanish is desired.

Responsibilities

• Design, manage, and implement on-the-ground projects aimed at enhancing forest health and wildfire resilience. Key activities will include planning, project implementation, monitoring, evaluation, reporting and budget tracking.
• Oversee field-based activities and community education efforts, ensuring compliance with safety standards, permitting requirements, and applicable regulations.
• Serve as subject matter expert and as a primary liaison with landowners, community partners, public agencies, consultants, and contractors. This includes providing technical assistance and supporting landowners and land managers in navigating financial assistance programs.
• Apply strong ecological and technical expertise, including GIS and forest management best practices, to advance equitable, effective, and science-based conservation outcomes.
• Support fund development by identifying funding opportunities and contributing to grant proposals and funding requests, and by advising on opportunities for fee-for-service program development within the forestry program area.
• Represent Napa RCD and its programming at community meetings and events.
• Coordinate across Napa RCD teams to integrate forest health and wildfire resilience efforts into broader organizational programs.

Benefits

• paid holiday, sick, and vacation leave
• CalPERS retirement benefits
• fully employer-paid health, dental, life, and long-term disability insurance plans
• cell phone stipend
• access to a voluntary deferred compensation program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees