Forest Markets Specialist - Limited Service

State of Vermont • Calais, VT

18h

About The Position

The Forest Markets Specialist will support the Growing Vermont's Forest Resilience grant for the Division of Forests. This position will be responsible for designing and leading a new Forest Resilience Endorsement Program for foresters and loggers, developing the endorsement program training curriculum on forest resilience planning and practices, and researching and developing an efficient contract rider to append to timber sale contracts. The grant is focused on elevating the role of forest management to increase resilience. Partners include UVM Extension, the Vermont Woodlands Association, Vermont Coverts, and others. This position is based in the Forest Economy Program and will serve as the primary project liaison with participating Vermont forest businesses.

This position requires experience in project coordination and management, outreach and communication, stakeholder engagement, forest management, and forestry operations. Experience with small business operations and designing adult education / technical training curricula is preferred.

This limited-service position is funded for a minimum of two years, with the possibility of a two-year extension based on project needs.Who May ApplyThis position, Forest Markets Specialist - Limited Service (Job Requisition #54806), is open to all State employees and external applicants. It is a Limited Service position, which is non-tenured and authorized for a specific period of time. Limited Service positions are established for specially funded projects or programs.

If you would like more information about the duration of this position or other details, please contact [email protected] note that multiple positions in the same work location may be filled from this job posting.Resumes will not be accepted via e-mail.  You must apply online to be considered.

Requirements

• experience in project coordination and management
• experience in outreach and communication
• experience in stakeholder engagement
• experience in forest management
• experience in forestry operations
• Associate’s degree in forestry, natural resources, biological or physical science, engineering, or an environmental field AND four years or more of experience at a professional level in forestry, natural resources, biological or physical science, engineering, or an environmental field.
• Bachelor's degree in forestry, natural resources, biological or physical science, engineering, or an environmental field or higher AND two years or more of experience at a professional level in forestry, natural resources, biological or physical science, engineering, or an environmental field forestry or a natural resources field.
• Master's degree or higher in forestry, natural resources, biological or physical science, engineering, or an environmental field.
• One year or more as Forestry Professional II with the State of Vermont.
• Licensed as forester by the State of Vermont.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with small business operations
• Experience designing adult education / technical training curricula

Responsibilities

• designing and leading a new Forest Resilience Endorsement Program for foresters and loggers
• developing the endorsement program training curriculum on forest resilience planning and practices
• researching and developing an efficient contract rider to append to timber sale contracts
• serve as the primary project liaison with participating Vermont forest businesses

Benefits

• 80% State paid medical premium and a dental plan at no cost for employees and their families
• Work/Life balance: 11 paid holidays each year and a generous leave plan
• State Paid Family and Medical Leave Insurance (FMLI)
• Two ways to save for your retirement: A State defined benefit pension plan and a deferred compensation 457(b) plan
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Flexible spending healthcare and childcare reimbursement accounts
• Low cost group life insurance
• Incentive-based Wellness Program
• Qualified Employer for Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness Program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Associate degree