Description

The Regional Forest Health Coordinator leads Placer County’s forest management and wildfire prevention efforts, working across environmental stewardship, public policy, and community safety from the valley floor to the Sierra Nevada and Lake Tahoe. Under the Director of Agriculture, Parks, and Natural Resources, the role manages key forest health programs, oversees staff and resources, sets objectives, and supports Countywide priorities as part of the Department Management Team. The coordinator also serves as a liaison with federal, state, and local partners, advises County leadership on forest-related issues, and leads grant coordination, wildlife mitigation, and collaborative, long-term forest health strategies.

The ideal candidate is a collaborative, strategic leader with experience in public administration, environmental policy, or forest health management and a passion for wildfire resilience. They have a proven ability to manage complex programs, lead teams, and work across agencies and stakeholders, while building strong partnerships and advising leadership. With strong analytical and communication skills, they translate complex issues into actionable strategies and excel at coordinating large-scale initiatives, including grant efforts, to advance innovative solutions that protect communities, natural resources, and infrastructure.

Filing Deadline: April 16th 2026 at 5:00pm

To submit an application, please visit the recruitment page: Job Posting: Regional Forest Health Coordinator - Placer County

Placer County is an equal opportunity employer

Placer County offers a comprehensive benefits package to employees. The following information represents benefits currently available to permanent Placer County employees and may be subject to change. Applicants should inquire as to the most current benefit package during hiring interviews or by contacting the Human Resources Department.

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For more information regarding the benefits Placer County has to offer please visit Placer County's Human Resources website.

About Placer County:

Placer County is an extraordinary community characterized by a healthy and diverse economy and an attractive business environment. Residents benefit from high-quality educational, safety, and healthcare infrastructure in addition to a wide variety of outstanding recreational opportunities.

Placer County is a great place to live, work, play and learn. For more information about Placer County, please visit www.placer.ca.gov.