Forest Resource Manager & Community Forestry Lead

Missouri Department of Conservation; Neosho (MO); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Missouri Department of Conservation administers, maintains, and manages forested resources and wildlife habitat on urban and rural landscapes across Missouri, including Conservation Areas and support to private landowners.

You will supervise staff, develop annual budgets and work plans, supervise forest management activities, coordinate area plans, and engage with communities, landowners, and agencies to promote sustainable forest stewardship and public safety.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Forestry or Forest Management or closely related field.
• Three (3) years of progressively responsible professional forestry experience.
• ISA Arborist Certification desired but not required for positions with primary job responsibilities in community forestry.
• Society of American Foresters Candidate Certified Forester or Certified Forester.
• Must maintain a valid, current Class A CDL.

Responsibilities

• Supervise staff and conduct performance appraisals.
• Develop annual budget requests and work plans assuring alignment with Agency priorities and then oversee implementation to accomplish objectives.
• Conduct forest management activities on state land through forest inventory and implementation of recommended prescriptions including timber sale preparation and administration, use of prescribed burns, exotic plant control, tree planting and coordination with other Divisions.
• Coordinates and writes area plans.
• Manages response to public use conflicts and management complaints.
• Oversee maintenance duties on Conservation Areas, such as boundary marking, mowing public use developments, hazard tree mitigation, trail maintenance, contract writing and contract supervision.
• Assist communities and land owners with management of their forests through plan development, site visits, grant and recognition programs, timber sale assistance, cost share assistance, wildlife habitat projects, etc.
• Conduct community forestry and arboriculture training/workshops/presentations for a wide variety of internal and external stakeholder audiences.
• Collaborate with developers to assist in the design of conservation friendly developments.
• Diagnose insect and disease problems on trees and provide control recommendations to municipalities, commercial enterprises, homeowners, and the general public.
• Disseminate information regarding forest management, improving tree health, tree planting, care and maintenance to the general public through phone, email, and in person discussions.
• Prepare and present programs to the general public through a variety of media.
• Provide assistance to wood industries trying to locate and purchase logs, wood products and/or markets for materials they have.
• Carry out management, budget compliance, and purchase of equipment and supplies.
• Attend meetings, training and conferences to continue professional development.
• Conduct wildfire detection, prevention, and suppression duties.

Skills

Forestry knowledge

Forest inventory

Public outreach

Communication

GPS & maps

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Forestry or Forest Management

Tools

CDL Class A

Job description

Missouri Department of Conservation administers, maintains, and manages forested resources and wildlife habitat on urban and rural landscapes across Missouri, including Conservation Areas and support to private landowners.

You will supervise staff, develop annual budgets and work plans, supervise forest management activities, coordinate area plans, and engage with communities, landowners, and agencies to promote sustainable forest stewardship and public safety.