Forestry Program Lead - Trust Lands & Fire

Munro Footwear Group; Plains (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Montana Department of Natural Resources and Conservation (DNRC) seeks a Forestry Supervisor to lead the Forestry/Trust Lands Division. You will oversee program administration, supervise staff, and drive forestry objectives with a focus on school trust lands within the unit's jurisdiction.

The role includes direct wildland fire management support, conference representation, and coordination of professional forest management activities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Forest Management or related field.
• Four years of progressively responsible forest management experience.
• At least one year of supervisory or team leadership experience.
• Must be eligible to work in the United States and possess a valid driver’s license with less than 12 conviction points in the most recent 36 months.
• Pass an arduous pack test.

Responsibilities

• Lead program administration, supervision, and development of techniques to meet the Trust Land Management Division’s forestry objectives.
• Provide direct wildland fire suppression and assistance to county and rural fire departments.
• Perform a variety of professional forest and trust land management activities, represent the department at conferences and meetings, direct special projects, and participate in ongoing education and training.

Skills

Supervisory leadership

Conflict resolution

Forest management

Project management

Report writing

Public/Stakeholder engagement

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Forest Management or related field

Tools

Specialized resource management software

Equipment operation (4WD/ATV/UTV)

Job description

Montana Department of Natural Resources and Conservation (DNRC) seeks a Forestry Supervisor to lead the Forestry/Trust Lands Division. You will oversee program administration, supervise staff, and drive forestry objectives with a focus on school trust lands within the unit's jurisdiction.

The role includes direct wildland fire management support, conference representation, and coordination of professional forest management activities.