NR Forestry Specialist Senior - Silviculture

Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, Division of Forestry; Blackduck (MN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, Division of Forestry, is seeking a Forestry Regional Specialist to lead Silviculture program activities at the Regional Administrative level in Cloquet, MN. The role collaborates as an Area team member to implement field assignments and support forest management initiatives.

Responsibilities include developing the program, analyzing data, budgeting, staff oversight, and creating educational materials to strengthen natural resource stewardship across

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Forest Science/Management (or a closely related field) from a university program.

Responsibilities

• Develop program goals and reports.
• Collect and analyze resource data and trends.
• Administer budget including preparation, administration, and implementation of business contracts.
• Monitor the work of Forestry Area Staff.
• Develop and deliver educational programs and materials.
• Train natural resource staff in the administration and implementation of forestry Silviculture programs.
• Complete formal Division of Forestry classroom and field training sessions as assigned.

Education

Bachelor of Science Degree in Forest Science/Management (or a closely related field)

Job description

Job Summary

The MN DNR Division of Forestry is hiring a Forestry Regional Specialist! Located in Cloquet, MN, this position will develop and lead Silviculture program activities at the Regional Administrative level and function as an Area team member to implement field assignments.

Job Responsibilities

• Develop program goals and reports.


• Collect and analyze resource data and trends.


• Administer budget including preparation, administration, and implementation of business contracts.


• Monitor the work of Forestry Area Staff.


• Develop and deliver educational programs and materials.


• Train natural resource staff in the administration and implementation of forestry Silviculture programs.


• Complete formal Division of Forestry classroom and field training sessions as assigned.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Forest Science/Management (or a closely related field of academic study) from a university program accr...