Forestry Field Programs Specialist

MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF CONSERVATION • Jefferson City, MO

11d • $59,508 - $74,268 • Onsite

About The Position

Oversees policies and procedures for Private Land Forestry Field Programs statewide. Directs and oversees the Private Land Forestry Program to deliver effective forestry programs and services, provides training and certification, addresses wood utilization and harvesting issues with field staff, prepares reports and recommendations, responds to stakeholder information requests, builds partner relationships, and identifies technology opportunities in collaboration with Information Technology staff. The role is based at the Missouri Department of Conservation’s Commission Headquarters. The position is classified as exempt under the Fair Labor Standards Act; employees must accept compensatory time in lieu of cash overtime payments in accordance with department policy. Employees may need to use a mobile phone for department business. The Department maintains a tobacco-free working environment. New employees must complete employment eligibility verification and submit to a drug screen following an offer of employment.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Forestry or a closely related field.
• Five years of progressively responsible professional forestry experience.
• Maintain a valid, current driver’s license.
• Ability to develop new insights and apply innovative solutions to improve programs.
• Ability to understand, anticipate, and respond to customer needs.
• Ability to make timely and effective decisions using available information within the scope of authority.
• Ability to administer financial resources in a manner that promotes public trust and advances the Department’s mission.
• Ability to coach and challenge others to achieve their potential.
• Ability to establish realistic plans of action and evaluate progress.
• Ability to identify internal and external political factors affecting the Department’s work.
• Ability to define problems, analyze relevant information, and develop solutions and plans.
• Ability to develop and sustain cooperative working relationships.
• Ability to take a long-term view of the Department’s and Branch’s direction and articulate a vision integrating program goals, priorities, values, and other factors.
• Regular attendance is a necessary and essential function.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States; new employees must complete Form I-9 and provide requested documentation.
• Candidates seeking initial employment or re-employment must submit to a drug screen following an offer of employment.
• State of Missouri employees must file state income tax forms and pay state income taxes owed.
• Must accept compensatory time in lieu of cash payments in accordance with the Department’s Compensatory Time Off and Overtime Policy.

Responsibilities

• Direct and oversee the Private Land Forestry Program, including its policies and procedures, to deliver effective statewide forestry programs and services.
• Provide training and certification, as appropriate, to field foresters, other professional resource managers, and members of the public.
• Meet periodically with forestry field staff to identify wood utilization and harvesting issues and develop or recommend solutions.
• Prepare and present detailed reports, information, data, and recommendations to guide program activities and respond to requests from staff, commissioners, administration, legislators, industry representatives, and the public.
• Respond to information requests from internal and external stakeholders.
• Provide high-quality customer service to partners through collaboration, communication, and relationship-building.
• Identify opportunities to use technology to improve private land forestry programs and collaborate with Information Technology staff to develop and implement solutions.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior