Forestry & Trust Lands Unit Manager

Water Resources Office; Kalispell (MT); On-site; USD 48,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

The Kalispell Unit Manager at the Montana Department of Natural Resources and Conservation leads all Unit operations, implementing Forestry and Trust Land programs while supervising staff and managing budgets and contracts. The role balances resource protection with revenue generation and public expectations.

It requires a bachelor’s degree in forestry or related natural resource fields and at least five years of supervisory experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in forestry or natural resource management.
• Minimum of five years of progressively responsible supervisory experience.
• Knowledge of natural resource management laws, regulations, policies, rules, and permitting requirements.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and management for Kalispell Unit operations.
• Formulate and provide vision and direction to Unit personnel.
• Manage budgets, contracts, leases, licenses, and agreements; represent the DNRC with partners and the public.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in forestry or natural resource management

Job description

The Kalispell Unit Manager at the Montana Department of Natural Resources and Conservation leads all Unit operations, implementing Forestry and Trust Land programs while supervising staff and managing budgets and contracts. The role balances resource protection with revenue generation and public expectations.

It requires a bachelor’s degree in forestry or related natural resource fields and at least five years of supervisory experience.