Forestry Specialist: Field-Based Forest & Fire Management

ForestryWorks; Big Falls (MN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Minnesota DNR in Big Falls, MN seeks a Natural Resources Forestry Specialist Intermediate to manage forestry sub-programs and perform field assignments across division programs. The role supports forest resource management, applying silviculture principles, data collection, and GIS analysis to protect and utilize state forest resources.

Occasional overnight travel is required; typical hours Monday–Friday, with flexibility for weekends during high fire danger or incidents.

Responsibilities

• Plan, implement, assign, and analyze Forestry Sub-program tasks within the Area.
• Complete annual sub-program accomplishment reporting.
• Interact and collaborate with sub-program and program staff at Area, Region, and Statewide levels.
• Visit forest stands, collect data, and apply silviculture knowledge to meet forest plans and habitat goals.
• Use GIS and 4Trees systems to input forest data, perform analysis, manage databases, and create maps.
• Engage in wildfire prevention and suppression activities to minimize threats to life and resources.

Job description

Minnesota DNR in Big Falls, MN seeks a Natural Resources Forestry Specialist Intermediate to manage forestry sub-programs and perform field assignments across division programs. The role supports forest resource management, applying silviculture principles, data collection, and GIS analysis to protect and utilize state forest resources.

Occasional overnight travel is required; typical hours Monday–Friday, with flexibility for weekends during high fire danger or incidents.