Conservation Staff Specialists assist in developing, formulating, and coordinating programs, policies and procedures related to areas such as resource management, safety and training, fire management and policy management pertinent to the assigned area of natural resource management, preservation, conservation and protection.

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 fo