Program Supervisor - Trust Lands Program Manager

State of Montana • Kalispell, MT

47d

About The Position

The NWLO Trust Lands Management Program Manager is responsible for developing, coordinating, and integrating short- and long-range program goals, planning, and implementing procedures for trust land management within the NWLO. These responsibilities are focused on the primary program areas of forestry, real estate, minerals, agriculture/grazing, and their respective subprograms. The Trust Lands Program Manager supports Area and Unit implementation of programs through coordination and oversight, strategic development and direction, policy interpretation and guidance, fiscal support, and conflict resolution.

Requirements

• This position requires education and experience equivalent to a bachelor’s degree in natural resource management, business or public administration, environmental or life science or a related field and 5 years progressively responsible experience including project management and supervisory experience.
• Requires knowledge of the principles and practices of program administration including program management, project management, strategic planning, research and analysis techniques, budget management, policy implementation, contract/agreement administration, governmental accounting and budgeting principles, records management, and information systems; communication including public relations, technical writing, and conflict resolution; forestry and natural resource management; and supervisory methods and techniques.
• Requires skill in administering diverse programs and multiple projects, negotiation and conflict management, the use of personal computers and business-related software, public speaking, communicating both verbally and in writing with a wide variety of individuals in an effective manner, and creating, organizing, and delivering professional reports.
• Requires the ability to utilize critical thinking and independent judgment; be effective in problem-solving and managing conflicts; establish and maintain positive, effective working relationships with diverse people; learn and apply state law, rules, regulations, policies and procedures; prioritize assignments and work under deadlines; and 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.

Nice To Haves

• Lands, real estate, or property management-related experience, including familiarity with financial analysis and negotiation experience, is beneficial but not required.

Responsibilities

• Program Planning and Development: The Trust Lands Program Manager identifies, develops, and pursues strategic opportunities to optimize immediate and long-term benefits to the trust beneficiaries accruing from the management of NWLO trust assets. This position represents trust land management programs with other state, federal, Tribal, local government and private resource managers in the coordination and development of statewide interagency policies and procedures, DNRC regulations, and state rules related to trust land management. This position represents Department direction with DNRC personnel, other resource professionals, cooperators, the media, other state agency decision-making personnel, and the public to develop mutual goals, objectives, strategies, and policies; coordinate activities; explain Department operations; and exchange information.
• Program Oversight and Coordination: The Trust Lands Program Manager engages in problem solving, facilitation and conflict resolution at both the Area and Unit level, incorporating four separate but related programs with unique and occasionally divergent views, priorities, and/or objectives. The program manager provides program coordination and oversight, policy interpretation and guidance, training, contract review, technical and fiscal support, and operations support as needed to the Area and Units. This position occasionally acts for and on behalf of the Area Manager when she/he is absent, and is authorized to make necessary decisions, implement policies, and monitor compliance.
• Staff Supervision: The Trust Lands Program Manager supervises Area-level program staff.

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