Working Title: Intermediate Forester
Job Class: Natural Resources Forestry Specialist Intermediate
Agency: MN Department of Natural Resources
At the State of Minnesota, employees play a critical role in developing policies, providing essential services, and working to improve the well-being and quality of life for all Minnesotans. The State of Minnesota is committed to equity and inclusion, and invests in employees by providing benefits, support resources, and training and development opportunities.
This position is located in Hill City, MN. This position performs professional-level program support work and administers one or two forestry sub-programs at the Area administrative level. Sub-programs include: land administration, state forest recreation, state forest roads, forest development, timber sales, private forest management, utilization and marketing, forest soils and ecological classification system, forest health, community forestry, fire management, and natural resources assessment.
This position implements Division of Forestry State Land Management, Wildfire Prevention and Suppression, Cooperative Forest Management, Forest Inventory Resource Information (Grand Rapids location), Forest Resource Information and Analysis, Nursery and Tree Improvement, and Administrative and Technical Support programs at the Area administrative level by completing field assignments.
State Land Management Program: Administer and implement state forest management policies and procedures; manage, develop, and protect complex forest ecosystems; appraise forest resources for harvest; design harvest systems and regulations for timber sales; mark timber sale boundaries; administer state timber sales; measure cut forest products; inspect state leases; communicate to the public on forest ecosystem science and department policies, procedures, and regulations.
Cooperative Forest Management Program: Administer and implement cooperative forest management policies and procedures; assist non-industrial forest woodland owners with the stewardship of their lands by providing forest management assistance and advice; communicate to the public on forest ecosystem science and department policies, procedures, and regulations.
Wildfire Prevention and Suppression Program: Administer and implement forest resource protection policies and procedures; collect and analyze fire weather information; plan for and suppress wildfires; and enforce natural resource protection statutes; communicate to the public on fire science and department policies, procedures and regulations.
Forest Resource Information and Analysis Program: Administer and implement forest resource information and analysis policies and procedures, measure state administered lands following the department 4 Trees Program policies and procedures; collect, record, and analyze forest resources information.
Forest Inventory and Analysis Program:¿(Grand Rapids location only) Administer and implement forest inventory projects, policies, and procedures. Measure inventory plots statewide, provide quality and accuracy checks; collect, record, and analyze forest resource information.¿
Formal Training: Complete formal Division of Forestry classroom and field training sessions as assigned.
Operational Support: Provide work direction to other professional staff, technicians, firefighters, laborers, temporary crews, and contractors in the assigned subprogram; fulfill lead worker responsibilities at the field station.
Occasional overnight travel required. Work hours are subject to change based on work needs; hours of work and days off will vary and include weekends, evenings and holidays. Normal working hours are from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and will change based on work needs; hours of work will include weekends, evenings and holidays.
This position requires an unrestricted Class D Driver’s license with a clear driving record.
Applicants must have the ability to meet the physical requirements and work in the environmental conditions of the position, with or without reasonable accommodations.
In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.
It is policy of the Department of Natural Resources that all candidates submit to a background check prior to employment. The background check may consist of the following components:
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If you have questions about this position, contact Brian Leitinger at brian.leitinger@state.mn.us or 218-429-3023.
If you are an individual with a disability and need reasonable accommodation to assist with the application process, please contact the ADA Coordinator at ADA.DNR@state.mn.us. To receive consideration as a Connect 700 Program applicant, apply online, email the Job ID#, the Working Title and your valid Proof of Eligibility Certificate by the closing date to Hannah Ziemann at hannah.ziemann@state.mn.us.
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As an employee, you'll have access to one of the most affordable health insurance plans in Minnesota, along with other benefits to help you and your family be well.
Programs, resources and benefits eligibility varies based on type of employment, agency, funding availability, union/collective bargaining agreement, location, and length of service with the State of Minnesota.
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Minnesota state agencies are equal opportunity, affirmative action, and veteran-friendly employers. State agencies are committed to creating a workforce that reflects the diversity of the state and strongly encourages persons of color and Indigenous communities, members of the LGBTQIA2S+ community, individuals with disabilities, women, and veterans to apply. The varied experiences and perspectives of employees strengthen the work we do together and our ability to best serve Minnesotans.
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