Supervises a medium-sized professional, technical, and administrative support staff by interviewing and recommending for hire, assigning and reviewing work, training new employees, evaluating the performance of incumbents, and resolving problems. Select tracts and amount of timber from each tract for annual harvest by using timber cruise reports generated from field measurements and specialized computer program. Supervises a three-month/year timber marking crew maintaining consistency by using a compass line across tracts while keeping marking crew evenly spaced and reviewing for accuracy the recording of tree measurements. Conducts state forest timber sales by determining and appraising timber area, deriving bid minimums, advertising sale, reviewing and awarding bids, and preparing and monitoring contracts for specification compliance. Analyze effect of forest conditions on tree growth rates and tree species prevalence and the yield, duration, seed production, growth viability, and germination of different species. Performs administrative duties including developing and monitoring operating budget and plan, reviewing and approving supply and equipment requests, evaluating and recommending policies and procedures, preparing statistical and informational reports, and developing and presenting training programs. Surveys forest property, prepares boundary maps, appraises bordering lands, and recommends land purchase. Performs fire suppression duties as needed. Provides assistance and tours to private landowners and the public as requested. Performs other duties as assigned.