Trust Lands/Forest Management: Program Supervisor

State of Montana • Missoula, MT

10d

About The Position

This position administers the Forest Management Business Operations function for the Forest Management Bureau. Utilizing elements of Business Systems Optimization, Business Intelligence, general finance and program understanding, this position is responsible for fully integrating the Forest Management Program and all its subsequent subprograms with Trust Lands Management Division accounting, DNRC Fiscal Services Office, Trust Lands Management Business Systems, and others. This position will oversee the Forest Management Business Operations Section which houses 3 FTE total and includes the Forest Product Sales Program, Finance Analysis & Reporting, Forest Improvement - planning and financials, Facility/vehicle Maintenance, procurement, contracts and other general bureau business support. This position reports to the FMB Chief.

Requirements

• Bachelors degree in Forestry (natural resources discipline)
• The required knowledge, skills and abilities are typically acquired through a combination of education and experience equivalent to a bachelor’s degree in Forest Management or a related resource management field or a business-related degree and 3-4 years of progressively responsible job-related professional experience in forest management including governmental accounting, GAAP/GASB, grant administration, auditing methods, data management with business/financial components.
• The position requires working knowledge of forest management principles and practices; business workflows related to forest management projects and operations; Administrative Rules, standards, guidelines, policies and procedures related to forest management operations and activities; and related laws and rules governing natural resource management. Position also requires knowledge of Business Systems, Business Optimization principles and Business Intelligence including data and data management, business forecasting, business performance, QA/QC methods. Specific knowledge of DNRC’s Trust Lands Forest Management Program and standard business practices as well as knowledge of DNRC and State Personnel policies, procedures, precedents, organizational structures, employment law conflict resolution and program requirements is required.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of the terminology, principles, methods and approaches used in silviculture, ecology, hydrology, wildlife and fisheries biology is helpful but not critical.

Responsibilities

• Program Development and Business Administration: This position leads and administers the Bureau’s Business Operations Section, providing coordination, direction, and support for managing an annual budget of approximately $6 million while developing operational plans, program priorities, financial benchmarks, standardized reports, and policies. It collaborates with internal and external stakeholders to identify and resolve business needs, improve processes, and enhance applications, and serves as the primary point of contact for the Forest Improvement Program, coordinating funding, accounting, revenues, allocations, and reconciliation. The role establishes performance measures to ensure fiscal sustainability, works with staff to set and align short- and long-term goals with Bureau strategies, and assigns program objectives. It also evaluates and updates policies, administrative rules, and statewide forest management plans to ensure legal compliance and effective operations, integrates complex scientific, economic, political, and community considerations, represents the Bureau as needed, prepares executive and legislative planning materials, assists with Bureau budget development and tracking, and helps develop and review practical, efficient Bureau-wide policies and strategies.
• Section Operations: This position administers the Business Services Section budgets, policies, and resources to ensure efficient and cost-effective program operations as well as compliance with statutory responsibilities and related laws. This involves administering and monitoring policies and procedures of the Section; assessing, obtaining, and allocating necessary financial, material, and human resources; implementing new policies and technologies; and assessing the ongoing effectiveness of Section programs and services.
• This position supervises two (2) staff.

Benefits

• Paid Vacation, Sick Leave and Holidays
• Health, Dental, Prescription, and Vision Coverage
• Retirement Plans
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) – Employment with the State of Montana may qualify you to receive student loan forgiveness under the PSLF. Look here, https://studentaid.ed.gov/sa/repay-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service to learn more and see if you may qualify!

What This Job Offers

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