National Avalanche Center Forecast Platform Manager

The duties listed below are at the full performance level. Directs, conducts, and oversees avalanche training, education, and certification of permittees, the public and Forest Service personnel. Provides training, leadership and guidance to other avalanche professionals and avalanche centers in the region. Maintains close liaison with other Forest Service Avalanche Centers, and other government agencies, such as the National Weather Service. Responsible for evaluating National Weather Service products and observations to create a daily mountain weather forecast, which is included in the avalanche advisories. Oversees and prepares overall program budgets for the continuance and maintenance of the Avalanche Center. Prepares short- and long-range plans and tracks expenditures. Works closely with various funding partners in planning current and future budgets, grant writing, and representing the Center in various educational and fundraising events conducted by funding partners. Pursues an