Forester 2 - Management Forester 2

State of Montana•Libby, MT

5d•Onsite

About The Position

These positions perform advanced professional forest management activities under the general supervision of the Unit Forest Management Supervisor. The incumbent independently plans, coordinates, and implements projects necessary to sell timber or related products from trust lands to provide income to the various trusts. These projects are complex and must be designed on a case-by-case basis to conform to numerous constraints and respond to multiple issues. Each project must be analyzed under Montana Environmental Policy Act (MEPA) rules and will require the preparation of document(s) disclosing the adequate level of analysis for each project and may require preparation of an Environmental Impact Statement. This position would serve as the Project Leader for preparation of complex, large-volume forest product sales, timber permits, and other forest product sales.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Forest Management or a related resource management field.
3-4 years of progressively responsible job-related professional experience in forest management.
Knowledge of forest management principles and practices.
Knowledge of equipment and techniques used in forest management projects and operations.
Knowledge of forest practices and hazard reduction laws, Administrative Rules, standards, guidelines, policies and procedures related to forest management operations and activities.
Knowledge of the Montana Environmental Policy Act and related laws and rules governing natural resource management.
Knowledge of the terminology, principles, methods and approaches used in silviculture, ecology, hydrology, wildlife and fisheries biology.
Specific knowledge of plant taxonomy, habitat typing, timber cruising, log scaling, harvesting systems, data collection and sampling techniques.
Knowledge of road design and layout.
Knowledge of fire behavior, fire suppression techniques, land surveying and timber appraisal procedures.
Knowledge of DNRC and State Personnel policies, procedures, precedents, organizational structures, employment law conflict resolution and program requirements.
Skill in the use and operation of tools, equipment and vehicles used in wildland fire control, forest management activities and field office operations.
Skill in operation of 4-wheel drive vehicles, ATVs/UTVs.
Skill in use of computer hardware and software related to forest management business operations (word processing, spreadsheets, internet, e-mail and smart devices) and specialized resource management software.
Ability to pass an arduous pack test as well as be capable of vigorous physical activity in all types of weather.
Ability to navigate using a map and compass.
Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing to individuals, groups and representatives from other organizations.
Ability to coordinate and direct multiple resources to complete work objectives, work on multiple projects simultaneously.
Ability to work well with others and maintain a positive working environment.
Critical thinking skills as duties can be in remote work conditions and may encounter various hazards throughout a typical workday including wildlife, road conditions, hazardous terrain and encounters with the public in various high-tension settings that may require de-escalation and conflict resolution.
Must be eligible to work in the United States.
A valid driver's license is required with less than 12 conviction points in the most recent completed 36 months.

Responsibilities

Independently plan, coordinate and evaluate activities on state endowment trust lands and other state and federal lands to maximize net revenue, to provide for the sustainable use of the land and associated resources, and to ensure adherence to state and federal laws and regulations.
Perform a variety of other duties in support of ongoing Division and Department operations including assisting with initial attack and other fire suppression, prescribed fire, and other non-trust Forestry Program as needed.