Remote Resource Assessment Program Supervisor

Society of American Foresters.; Grand Rapids (MN); Hybrid; USD 84,000 - 121,000; Full time

Job summary

The Division of Forestry, Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, seeks a Resource Assessment Program Supervisor in Grand Rapids, MN to manage RAP, including forest inventory, aerial photography, ground inventory, satellite imagery, and GIS analysis. The role also oversees the Guideline Monitoring and FIA programs, with telework eligibility on a part-time basis.

Responsibilities include directing policy, budgeting, staffing, and coordinating statewide inventory efforts, while ensuring

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Forest Science/Management.
• Five (5) years of professional experience in forest management or a closely related field with at least 2 years coordinating across multiple geographic areas.
• Lead work experience including directing work, performance management, coaching, and resolving conflicts.
• Ability to prepare and edit high-quality technical reports and management plans; interpret scientific literature.
• Experience with budgeting and financial management; prioritize and manage a complex budget.
• Ability to plan and administer forestry programs; develop schedules and manage resources.
• Demonstrated project management skills to manage concurrent activities and teams.
• Ability to analyze data, foresee trends, and balance long-term resource conservation with outcomes.
• Strong communication skills to present complex concepts to diverse audiences.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic policy and operational direction for the Resource Assessment Program (RAP).
• Advocate RAP products and services to internal and external stakeholders.
• Develop and monitor RAP budgets to maintain staff and technology.
• Perform supervising functions to develop and motivate staff.
• Coordinate and administer Minnesota’s forest inventory programs including USFS FIA.
• Develop and implement quality control procedures for RAP products and services.
• Manage statewide program leaders such as GMP Consultant and State Biometrician.

Skills

Leadership

Project coordination

Budgeting

Strategic policy

Communication

Education

BS in Forest Science/Management

SAF-accredited program

Job description

The Division of Forestry, Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, seeks a Resource Assessment Program Supervisor in Grand Rapids, MN to manage RAP, including forest inventory, aerial photography, ground inventory, satellite imagery, and GIS analysis. The role also oversees the Guideline Monitoring and FIA programs, with telework eligibility on a part-time basis.

Responsibilities include directing policy, budgeting, staffing, and coordinating statewide inventory efforts, while ensuring