Program Supervisor - Forest Management Program Manager

State of Montana • Missoula, MT

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About The Position

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.

Requirements

• Requires knowledge of the principles and practices of program administration including project management, governmental budgeting and accounting, contracting, procurement, information systems, public relations, conflict resolution methods and techniques, and records management
• Knowledge of forestry and natural resource management including forest management, forest product sales, forest improvement, environmental compliance processes (e.g., EAs and EISs) and other regulatory requirements (land use and access law)
• Knowledge of supervisory methods and policies
• Requires skill in administering multiple forest product sale and forest improvement projects, verbal and written communication, negotiation and conflict management, the use of personal computers and forestry- and business-related software, public speaking, communicating both verbally and in writing with a wide variety of individuals in an effective manner, and in organizing and delivering reports
• Requires the ability to be effective in problem-solving and managing conflicts; to establish and maintain effective working relationships with diverse people sometimes in adverse environments; to learn and apply DNRC and other state and federal agency rules, regulations, policies and procedures; to prioritize assignments and work under deadlines; and to organize and complete detailed work
• Candidates 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.
• In accordance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act, the person selected must produce within three days of hire documents that show authorization to work in the United States. Examples of such documentation include a birth certificate or Social Security card along with a driver’s license or other picture I.D., or a U.S. passport, or a "green card".
• The position requires education and experience equivalent to a bachelor’s degree in forestry, natural resource management, business or a related field and four (4) years progressively responsible experience in natural resource program administration.

Nice To Haves

• Previous forest management experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• 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).

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees