Assistant Area Supervisor - Fire Program - Forestry Asst Supv

Position: Assistant Area Supervisor - Fire Program - NR Forestry Asst Supv
Location: Sandstone

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* Working Title:

Assistant Area Supervisor - Fire Program*
* ** Job Class:
Natural Resources Forestry Assistant Supervisor*
* ** Agency: MN Department of Natural Resources*
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** Job ** : 95170

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** Location** :
Sandstone

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** Telework Eligible** :
No

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** Full/Part Time** :
Full-Time

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** Regular/Temporary** :
Unlimited

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** Who May Apply** :
Open to all qualified job seekers

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** Date Posted** : 07/06/2026

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** Closing Date** : 07/27/2026

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** Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit** :
Department of Natural Resources

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** Division/Unit** :
Forestry

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** Work Shift/Work Hours** :
Day Shift

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** Days of Work** :
Monday - Friday

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** Travel Required** :
Yes

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** Salary Range:**  $32.21 - $46.72 / hourly; $67,254 - $97,551 / annually

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** Classified Status** :
Classified

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** Bargaining Unit/Union** : 216 - Middle Management Association/MMA

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** FLSA Status** :
Exempt - Executive

+ Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities ((Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)./connect
700/) :
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 hiring one Assistant Area Forestry Supervisor in Sandstone, MN. This position serves the Sandstone Forestry Administrative area, which includes an area office in Sandstone and field stations in Cambridge and Carlos Avery.

This position assists in the management of a Forestry Administrative area by supervising area field support staff; directing contract administration; managing forestry programs at the area administrative level; and directing/supervising/representing all area operations in the Forestry Area Supervisor's absence.

Responsibilities include:

+ Supervise area field support staff including seasonal forest protection staff, technicians, foresters, program foresters, and office support staff to ensure effective allocation of human resources by interviewing and selecting staff affirmatively; assigning, scheduling, directing and evaluating work performance; approving satisfactory performance salary increases and achievement awards; and disciplining subordinate staff.

+ Administer, interpret and implement assigned Forestry programs at the area administrative level by interpreting program policy, developing program goals and objectives; managing area field operations; assigning work, inspecting and evaluating program activities; developing alternative work plans to resolve performance issues; monitoring the development of bid specifications and administering contracts; developing program budgets; and solving administrative problems.

+ Disseminate information on forestry issues so that the public, legislature and other jurisdictions and organizations are well informed on resource issues. Coordinate development and implementation of public information and education activities for programs.

+ Operational Support:
Provide work direction to other professional staff, technicians, laborers, temporary crews and contractors.

+ Formal Training:
Complete formal Division of Forestry classroom and field training sessions as assigned. This includes becoming a Certified Forest Officer within the next training / certification cycle.

Occasional travel required to various locations in the Area and statewide. Normal working hours are from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. but are subject to change based on work needs; hours of work may include weekends, evenings and holidays.

** Minimum Qualifications*
* + Bachelor of Science Degree in Forest Science/Management (or a closely related field of academic study).

+ Four years of professional forestry experience including: two years of implementing local forestry program work such as terrestrial invasive species management, infrastructure projects, recreation coordination, and inventory quality control work, etc. Scope of the projects may include coordinating with colleagues and external contractors to achieve the goals and objectives of the department while working within policy framework. This includes assignment and explanation of work to colleagues.

This work can be considered consistent with the work performed by  Specialist - Intermediate.

+ Knowledge of forestry management principles sufficient to implement public responsiveness techniques; administer department and division policies, procedures and operating guidelines and State of Minnesota statutes pertaining to natural resources management; and negotiate complex inter-disciplinary forest management issues.

+ Ability to work collaboratively with resource management professionals to resolve conflict, solve interdisciplinary resource management problems, and integrate Department strategic…