Forestry Specialist, Timber Sales & Field Operations

ForestryWorks; Cloquet (MN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Minnesota Department of Natural Resources in Cloquet, MN seeks a Natural Resources Forestry Specialist Intermediate to support forestry program delivery, with primary focus on the Area Timber Sales sub-program. You will plan, execute, and monitor timber sale activities, working within the Area timber team to meet targets.

The role involves field data collection, silviculture planning, and using GIS/4Trees to produce maps and records, plus engagement in wildfire prevention and compliance

Responsibilities

• Plan and analyze forestry sub-program tasks, primarily assisting the Area Timber Sales sub-program.
• Assist in planning, cruising, appraisal, and establishment of timber sales to meet annual targets.
• Prepare timber sale documents, sale maps, and records; participate in pre-sale meetings.
• Administer active timber sales, conduct sale inspections, and scale forest products.
• Monitor compliance with permit conditions and BMPs; complete sale closeout inspections.
• Track timber sale status and assist with reporting and target tracking.
• Visit forest stands to collect data and develop silviculture prescriptions.
• Use GIS and 4Trees to input data, perform analysis, manage databases, and create maps.
• Engage in wildfire prevention and suppression activities.
• Enforce fire and timber statutes as a Forest Officer.
• Review burn permit requests and approve/deny.
• Meet with landowners and discuss management; approve cost-share requests.
• Participate in outreach events for sustainable forestry and wildfire prevention.
• Operate vehicles and tools.

Skills

Field data collection

Forest management knowledge

Communication

Team coordination

Tools

GIS

4Trees

Job description

Minnesota Department of Natural Resources in Cloquet, MN seeks a Natural Resources Forestry Specialist Intermediate to support forestry program delivery, with primary focus on the Area Timber Sales sub-program. You will plan, execute, and monitor timber sale activities, working within the Area timber team to meet targets.

The role involves field data collection, silviculture planning, and using GIS/4Trees to produce maps and records, plus engagement in wildfire prevention and compliance