Forestry Supervisor - Forest Management Supervisor

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

Job Title: Forestry Supervisor – Forest Management Supervisor (26141875)

Position Summary

The Forestry/Trust Lands Division (FTLD) of the Montana Department of Natural Resources and Conservation (DNRC) plans and implements forestry and fire management programs. The Forestry Supervisor leads program administration, advanced professional forestry functions, and revenue‑generating activities for school trust funds within the unit’s jurisdiction. The incumbent represents the Department to the public, environmental groups, other agencies, media, and cooperators, and manages concurrent projects in the forestry program.

Essential Functions (Major Duties and Responsibilities)

• Program Leadership, Planning, Development – 85% of time: Responsible for program administration, supervision, and development of techniques to meet the Trust Land Management Division’s forestry objectives.
• Wildland Fire Management – 10% of time: Provide direct wildland fire suppression and assistance to county and rural fire departments.
• Other Duties as Assigned – 15% of time: 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.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Forest Management or a related resource management field.
• Four (4) years of progressively responsible job‑related professional experience in forest management.
• At least one (1) year of demonstrated 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.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)

• Knowledge of: effective supervisory practices, conflict resolution methods, forest management principles, forest practices and related laws, MT Environmental Policy Act, state and federal natural resource management regulations.
• Skills In: operating tools, equipment, vehicles (4‑wheel drive, ATV, UTV), use of computer hardware and software, specialized resource management software.
• Ability to: manage and evaluate projects, prepare and present reports, provide technical assistance and program information to management, clients, or public groups, perform financial analyses, interpret and apply state and federal laws and regulations.

Application Materials Required

• Online State of Montana application
• Resume
• Cover letter

Benefits

• Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays
• Health, dental, prescription, and vision coverage
• Retirement plans

Eligibility to Work: The selected candidate must provide documentation of U.S. work authorization within three days of hire, as required by the Immigration Reform and Control Act. This agency participates in E‑Verify.

State government does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth or medical conditions related to pregnancy or childbirth, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, marital status, creed, political beliefs or affiliation, veteran status, military service, retaliation, or any other factor not related to merit and qualifications of an employee or applicant.