Forestry Specialist Intermediate

At the Minnesota Careers, we are committed to the conservation and management of the state's natural resources for outdoor recreation, economic development, and a sustainable quality of life. The position offers an estimated salary of $54,372 - $79,302 per year.

The DNR is looking for one (1) Forestry Specialist Intermediate in Wannaska MN and one (1) in Warroad, MN This role performs professional-level program support work and administers one or two forestry sub-programs at the Area administrative level.Sub-programs

• State Land Management Program: Administer and implement state forest management policies and procedures; manage, develop, and protect complex forest ecosystems; appraise forest resources for harvest; design harvest systems and regulations for timber sales; mark timber sale boundaries; administer state timber sales; measure cut forest products; inspect state leases; communicate to the public on forest ecosystem science and department policies, procedures, and regulations.
• Cooperative Forest Management Program: Administer and implement cooperative forest management policies and procedures; assist non-industrial forest woodland owners with the stewardship of their lands by providing forest management assistance and advice; communicate to the public on forest ecosystem science and department policies, procedures, and regulations.
• Wildfire Prevention and Suppression Program: Administer and implement forest resource protection policies and procedures; collect and analyze fire weather information; plan for and suppress wildfires; and enforce natural resource protection statutes; communicate to the public on fire science and department policies, procedures, and regulations.
• Forest Resource Information and Analysis Program: Administer and implement forest resource information and analysis policies and procedures, measure state administered lands following the department 4 Trees Program policies and procedures; collect, record, and analyze forest resources information.
• Formal Training: Complete formal Division of Forestry classroom and field training sessions as assigned.
• Operational Support: Provide work direction to other professional staff, technicians, firefighters, laborers, temporary crews, and contractors in the assigned subprogram; fulfill lead worker responsibilities at the field station.

Bachelor of Science degree in Forest Science/Management (or a closely related field of academic study) from a university program accredited by the Society of American Foresters or comparable accrediting institution, or current Society of American Foresters Certified Forester status required. Two years of experience demonstrating knowledge in forest mensuration and inventory techniques sufficient to carry out assigned programs, timber sale appraisal, design, and Administration techniques sufficient to carry out assigned programs, scientific principles involved in silviculture practices to be applied in the field, GIS/GPS skills sufficient to collect data, establish field locations, and create maps, human relations skills sufficient to assign and monitor the work of staff, resolve problems with loggers, clients, the public, and other employees, conduct training classes, and represent the division on committees and task forces required.

The successful candidate will have a strong understanding of forestry practices, excellent communication and leadership skills, and the ability to work effectively in a team environment. The individual must be able to perform physical tasks associated with the job and work in various environmental conditions.

As an employee, you'll have access to one of the most affordable health insurance plans in Minnesota, along with other benefits to help you and your family be well. Benefits may include paid vacation and sick leave, 12 paid holidays each year, low-cost medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug plans, fertility care, diabetes care, dental and orthodontic care for adults and children, six weeks paid leave for parents of newborn or newly adopted children, pension plan that provides income when you retire, employer-paid life insurance, short-term and long-term disability insurance, tax-free expense accounts for health, dental, and dependent care, resources that provide support and promote physical, emotional, social, and financial well-being, training, classes, and professional development opportunities, and federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program eligibility.

MN Careers offers a unique opportunity to make a meaningful contribution to the state's natural resources while advancing your career. Apply today