Trust Lands​/Forest Management: Program Supervisor

Work Unit Overview

The mission of the Department of Natural Resources and Conservation (DNRC) is to ensure that State and private lands and water resources provide benefits for present and future generations.

This position administers the Forest Management Business Operations function for the Forest Management Bureau. Utilizing elements of Business Systems Optimization, Business Intelligence, general finance and program understanding, this position is responsible for fully integrating the Forest Management Program and all its subsequent subprograms with Trust Lands Management Division accounting, DNRC Fiscal Services Office, Trust Lands Management Business Systems, and others. This position will oversee the Forest Management Business Operations Section which houses 3 FTE total and includes the Forest Product Sales Program, Finance Analysis & Reporting, Forest Improvement - planning and financials, Facility/vehicle Maintenance, procurement, contracts and other general bureau business support.

This position reports to the FMB Chief.

• Program Development and Business Administration:

  • This position is responsible for the ongoing development and administration of the Bureau's Business Operations Section which provides coordination, direction and support for the management of an annual budget of approximately $6.0 million. It includes responsibility for developing operational plans, sales goals, and program priorities; developing financial benchmarks and standardized program reports; developing, evaluating, and recommending policies and procedures; monitoring program performance and resolving problems;
    
    and recommending updates to policies and other guidelines and regulations.
  • This position collaborates with internal/external stakeholders to identify, define, prioritize and document business requirements, opportunities, and/or problems, business process redesign, current business application enhancement, or current business problems/issue resolution.
  • Will function as the Forest Improvement Program primary point of contact with Administrative Unit Program Managers, Field Liaison positions and FMB Staff. Will coordinate and support Business Services Section needs including networking, coordination and general program accounting, especially centering around Forest Improvement funding, revenues, allocation and reconciling.
  • Develop, promote, and implement appropriate performance measures and benchmarks (financial, productivity, efficiency, etc.) to balance short and long‑term program goals and to ensure fiscal and program sustainability.
  • Work with Section and bureau staff to draft short and long‑range goals that integrate with operational program strategies and produce the most favorable return for the least cost. Develops and assigns program objectives for Section Staff to achieve overall Bureau objectives.
  • Assess the ongoing effectiveness of program policies and administrative rules and develop new or revised policies to ensure consistent and legally defensible compliance with all applicable laws, rules, and regulations as well as effective program management and operations. This involves assessing current policies, legislative intent and requirements, financial impacts, and other available resources; identifying and developing alternative policies; and proposing law or rule changes to the Bureau Chief.
  • Develops establishes, maintains, and recommends business‑related updates to the State Forest Land Management Plan (SFLMP), associated Administrative Rules of Montana for Forest Management (ARMS 36.11.401‑450), and guidelines for statewide forest management applications. Ensures appropriate incorporation of legal responsibilities and ensures that the results of field activities meet specific program goals and objectives. Integrates complex and sometimes controversial and/or unprecedented factors related to scientific, political, economic, and community issues into section programs on a project and/or statewide basis.
  • Represents the Bureau and Division as needed.
  • Researches, develops, and prepares Executive Planning Process (EPP) packages related to business management…