Forest Products Utilization and Marketing Program Coordinator - Forestry Program Coord

Overview

Working Title:
Forest Products Utilization and Marketing Program Coordinator

• Job Class: Natural Resources Forestry Program Coordinator
• Agency: MN Department of Natural Resources

• Job
• Location:
  
  Grand Rapids, Bemidji, or Willow River
• Telework Eligible:
  Yes, up to 50%
• Full/Part Time:
  Full-Time
• Regular/Temporary:
  Unlimited
• Who May Apply:
  Open to all qualified job seekers
• Date Posted: 01/30/2026
• Closing Date: 02/19/2026
• 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, frequently
• Salary Range: $32.40 - $47.76 / hourly; $67,651 - $99,722 / annually
• Classified Status:
  Classified
• Bargaining Unit/Union: 214 - MN Assoc of Professional Empl/MAPE
• FLSA Status:
  Exempt - Professional
• 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 posting is intended to fill one (1) position at one (1) of the following work locations:
Grand Rapids, Bemidji, or Willow River, Minnesota.

This position exists to administer the Division of Forestry Utilization and Marketing program on a statewide level.

Program Coordination: Develop and implement program goals, establish work and spending plans, recommend program policies and monitor work quality and progress of forestry staff. Develop reports in one or more forestry programs and/or subprograms and/or activity areas. Provide strategic and operational input for planning and implementation of a comprehensive survey system. Coordinate program activities with other agencies and businesses.

Training/Continuing

Education:

Develop and deliver educational and informational programs/materials. Train natural resource staff in the administration and implementation of forestry programs. Educate the public in natural resources and inventory methods.

Administration: Participate in statewide program planning. Draft legislative proposals and special reports. Testify or brief managers to testify.

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Forest Science/Management (or a closely related field of academic study) from a university program accredited by the Society of American Foresters, or comparable accrediting institution, or current Society of American Foresters Certified Forester status.
• Two years advanced level professional experience equivalent to the  Specialist SENIOR class; plan lead staff, assign work, monitor accomplishments, administer budget, administer and implement programs, consult, interact with other resource disciplines and train and educate; OR three years intermediate level professional experience equivalent to the  Specialist, Intermediate class.
• Knowledge of economics, wood use, marketing, business management and entrepreneurial process.
• Knowledge of wood products economic development, wood energy, marketing of wood products, wood industry processing and connection of forest management need with market opportunity.
• Ability to understand wood products from the structure of wood to knowledge of wood processing technology.
• Ability to administer program sufficient to properly manage staff, budget and equipment resources; and to direct activities.
• Ability to train and teach sufficient to convey information in classrooms, field demonstrations, seminars, and workshops to DNR staff as well as partnering resource managers.
• Human relations skills sufficient to direct foresters and lead personnel working in programs, build and lead successful teams, and negotiate successful resolution to complex issues.
• Communication skills sufficient to communicate complex concepts and principals to other resource professions and the public and make effective presentations to a wide variety of audiences by identifying their level of understanding and evoking a positive response.
• Leadership skills sufficient to build and manage teams, motivate people and obtain program commitment from division personnel and other forest managers.
• Ability to manage a large scale, statewide program with a large budget.

• Master of Science degree in Forest Products Utilization and Marketing or related field
• Technical background in forest products, industrial technology and business management
• Experience providing or guiding cooperative work planning, cooperative projects and information exchange and advice.
• Knowledge of Department and Division policy, procedure and operating guidelines;
  State of Minnesota statutes pertaining to natural resources management.
• Successful completion of a Leadership Development Program.
• Project management experience.
• Lead work…