Knowledge of: Brush land management principles, practices and economics; methods of enforcement relating to the protection and conservation of resources and rural lands; state and federal forest and fire laws, regulations and ordinances; common fire hazards and fire safety practices; the capabilities of heavy machinery, such as tractors, skidders, loaders, and masticators; Geographic Information Systems (GIS); methods and resources used in researching, analyzing and evaluating services and vendor capability and performance; competitive bid practices and procedures; principles and practices of management and supervision; functions of word processing, presentation, database, and spreadsheet software. Ability to: Plan, interpret and apply hazard reduction and fire safety laws and regulations; act in an emergency; facilitate the completion of multi-faceted projects, activities and/or functions with good attention to detail; manage projects and work under schedule constraints; manage, lead and coordinate the work of others; prepare bid documents and specifications; prepare Request for Proposal (RFP); establish and maintain courteous, friendly and cooperative relations with public officials and private parties interested in forest protection and conservation.