Program Supervisor - Forest Management Program Manager

Montana Department of Natural Resources and Conservation's mission is to help ensure that Montana's land and water resources provide benefits for present and future generations.

The DNRC believes employees are their most important asset. The DNRC empowers employees to exercise professional judgment in carrying out their duties. Employees are provided with the training and tools necessary to achieve the mission. Both team effort and individual employee expertise are supported and sustained.

The Montana Department of Natural Resources and Conservation’s Forestry and Trust Land Division recognizes that building a collaborative, professional, and inclusive work environment is critical to fulfilling our mission of managing, protecting, and promoting stewardship of Montana’s forests and lands for the benefit of current and future generations and our trust beneficiaries. We hold ourselves to these high standards as we are accountable to the people of Montana.

• We value and respect each other.
• We create collaborative work environments.
• We build and maintain strong relationships.
• We practice accountability.
• We celebrate our successes and take pride in our work

This position serves as the AREA Forest Management Program Supervisor for the Land Office and is responsible for program administration, professional forestry functions, and providing technical expertise in the coordination, planning, and implementation of the forest management program for the Southwestern Land Office; administering program operations (budgets, procurement, contract administration, documentation, MEPA, etc.); and supervising area office forest management program support staff.

This position also provides Trust Lands and Area procurement and contracting services. The position reports to the Trust Land Program Manager. This position chairs the SWLO Forest Management Committee. The incumbent functions independently in the execution of major duties and is directly responsible for decisions made and actions taken.

These job functions are the essential duties of the position and are not all-inclusive of all the duties that may be assigned to the incumbent.

Coordinates the planning, scheduling, and implementation of area forest management activities with Unit Managers, Area Specialists, Bureau Specialists, and the Forest Management Bureau to meet statutorily mandated requirements for Forest Management Activities on State Trust Lands including the generation of revenue for trust beneficiaries and the perpetuation of healthy and diverse forests.

Administer program operations (e.g., budgets, contracts, equipment, etc.) to ensure adequate support for forest product sales and improvement activities in compliance with applicable regulations.

Supervise area Trust Lands Management Division Specialists and support staff (2 FTE).

• Online State of Montana application
• Resume
• Cover Letter

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• Work/life balance
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Retirement plans
• Generous paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays
• Pre-tax flexible spending accounts
• A vibrant Employee Assistance Program
• State of Montana employment may qualify you to receive student loan forgiveness under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness. Look here to learn more and understand whether or not you may qualify.

Additional benefit package information is available here.

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