Resource Assessment Program Supervisor - Forestry Admin Supv

Working Title:
Resource Assessment Program Supervisor
Job Class:
Natural Resources Forestry Administrative Supervisor
Agency: MN Department of Natural Resources

• Job
• Location:
  
  Grand Rapids
  - Resource Assessment Office
• Telework Eligible:
  Yes
• Full/Part Time:
  Full-Time
• Regular/Temporary:
  Unlimited
• Who May Apply:
  Open to all qualified job seekers
• Date Posted: 10/01/2026
• Closing Date: 10/21/2026
• Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit:
  Department of Natural Resources
• Division/Unit:
  Forestry
• Work Shift/
  
  Work Hours:
  
  Day Shift
• Days of Work:
  Monday
  - Friday
• Travel Required:
  
  Yes
• Salary Range: $40.23 - $57.94 / hourly; $84,000 - $120,978 / annually
• Classified Status:
  Classified
• Bargaining Unit/Union: 216 - Middle Management Association/MMA
• FLSA Status:
  Exempt
  - Executive
• Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities:
  Yes

The work you'll do is more than just a job.

At the State of Minnesota, employees play a critical role in developing policies, providing essential services, and working to improve the well-being and quality of life for all Minnesotans. The State of Minnesota is committed to equity and inclusion, and invests in employees by providing benefits, support resources, and training and development opportunities.

The Division of Forestry is seeking to hire one (1) Resource Assessment Program Supervisor located in Grand Rapids, MN. This position exists to manage the Resource Assessment Program (RAP), including RAP’s products and services to meet the needs of the Division of Forestry and other customers and cooperators. These products and services include forest inventory, aerial photography, ground inventory, satellite imagery (and other remote sensing), and GIS analysis.

This position also administers the Division of Forestry’s Guideline Monitoring Program and USFS Forestry Inventory and Analysis (FIA) program.

Responsibilities include:

• To provide strategic policy and operational direction in the planning, management, and administration of the Resource Assessment Program.
• To advocate for the program by developing, communicating, and disseminating information about RAP products and services.
• To develop and monitor budgets so that RAP maintains staff and technological expertise to meet current and future needs in a cost effective manner.
• Perform supervising functions so that staff are developed and inspired to complete projects and meet current and future customer expectations in an efficient and timely manner.
• Coordinate and administer Minnesota’s forest inventory programs including USFS FIA.
• Develop and implement quality control procedures and standards for RAP products and services.
• Supervise statewide program leaders such as the Minnesota Guideline Monitoring Program (GMP) Consultant, State Biometrician, and others.

This position has a flexible work arrangement and may be eligible to telework on a part-time basis which is subject to change. If approved, the employee would be required to complete a telework agreement.

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Forest Science/Management (or a closely related field of academic study).
• Five (5) years of professional experience in forest management or a closely related field. At least 2 years must include substantial project coordination work across multiple geographic areas.
• Lead work experience that incorporates directing work, performance management, coaching, addressing complex and confidential human resource issues, and resolving conflicts.
• Demonstrated ability to prepare and edit high-quality technical reports, management plans, research and interpret scientific literature sufficient to solve problems, educate others, and increase expertise in a specialty area.
• Experience with budgeting and financial management processes…