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State Coordinator, California Wildfire and Forest Resilience Task Force

The Wildfire and Forest Resilience Task Force is hiring a State Coordinator to manage and facilitate the work of a broad range of agencies and work groups involved in the Task Force, and to oversee implementation of the Wildfire and Forest Resilience Action Plan. The State Coordinator will also oversee the day-to-day activities of the Task Force, including the activities of more than a dozen work groups and related committees, four regional forums, the interagency Planning and Integration Team, and the Science Advisory Panel. The State Coordinator will lead these efforts in coordination with federal, state, local, tribal, and private interests and regional partnerships throughout the state.

Under the general direction of the Deputy Director of the Governor's Wildfire and Forest Resilience Task Force, the Environmental Program Manager I of the Governor's Wildfire and Forest Resilience Task Force will oversee implementation of the Wildfire and Landscape Resilience Action Plan, coordinate the activities of state, federal, and local agencies involved in the Task Force, and manage and facilitate the day-to-day work of the Task Force. Incumbents direct and have charge of critical and/or sensitive public health, environmental, agricultural productivity, and natural resource management programs or components which are of significant importance to the employer; carry authority and accountability for timely completion of program objectives and for submittal of satisfactory products; are responsible for operational planning and assigning of projects, budgeting for time and funds, staff development and work force planning, reviewing and evaluating program performance and achievements, and preparing administrative reports; coordinate program activities with technical and administrative support sections and their activities; formulate and administer policies; maintain liaison with other governmental agencies and the private sector; independently represent their organization in compliance negotiations, policy implementation, performance evaluation, program budgeting, and strategic planning; and do other related work.

Tasks/Duties

40% - In coordination with the Director, oversee the implementation, oversight, and tracking of California's Wildlife and Landscape Resilience Action Plan. Strategically align state, federal, and local policies, programs, and investments to support the goals of the Action Plan. Develop new initiatives to anticipate and address emerging issues and state priorities.

20% - Facilitate the planning and organizing of the programs and functions of the Governor's Wildfire and Forest Resilience Task Force. Provide information, support, and expert policy advice and recommendations to the leadership team. Manage and facilitate the day-to-day work of the Task Force, including the activities of interagency work groups and related committees, contractors and grantees an interagency team, and the Science Advisory Panel.

10% - Prepare for and manage quarterly meetings, including briefing materials, agendas, presentations, and recommendations. Maintain communications with agency staff on key issues and policies.

10% - Develop and coordinate an interagency state team to align state policies, programs, and investments related to landscape health, community fire resilience, and regional planning and implementation. Coordinate the development of annual reports of the Task Force, as required by SB 456, including progress made in achieving the goals and key actions identified in the Action Plan; a comprehensive update to the Action Plan every five years; and other reports as required to the appropriate policy and budget committees of the Legislature.

10% - Build support for Task Force activities and maintain cooperative relationships and partnerships with key stakeholders, including environmental groups, forest industry representatives, and other interests. Represent the Task Force at public meetings, workshops, and conferences. In coordination with the leadership team, provide testimony to the legislature and other executive and legislative bodies.

5% - Participate in professional development training, as well as tasks, trainings and activities that support programmatic and workplace diversity, equity, and inclusion. Embed equity and environmental justice considerations into policies and administrative practices.

5% - Other job-related duties as assigned and necessary for operational continuity. Attend staff meetings and training and prepare administrative paperwork to meet operational needs.