Range Conservation Scientist 1- Land Use Specialist
Range Conservation Scientist 1- Land Use Specialist
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Job Description
Minimum Qualifications (Education and experience):
Required knowledge skills and abilities:
This position must possess a thorough knowledge of interdisciplinary natural resource management principles practices and procedures and applicable federal state and local laws rules policies and procedures. The position requires knowledge of public relations communication technical writing conflict resolution methods and techniques investigation and enforcement practices program administration and budgeting and records management.
Additional knowledge that is preferred includes: an understanding of the Montana Environmental Policy Act (MEPA); and extensive knowledge of Trust Land Management administrative and management rules policies and procedures (Montana Code Annotated and Administrative Rules of Montana).
This position requires skills in map reading aerial photo interpretation and Global Positioning Systems and associate software. Additional skills necessary include proficiency in operating fourwheel drive vehicles specialized fire suppression equipment general office equipment and wireless devices such as iPads computers cellular phones and associated software applications. Skills in managing time setting priorities keeping records preparing reports and administering multiple land management programs are preferred.
The position requires the ability to: communicate detailed information verbally and in writing; persuade discern negotiate or sometimes diffuse volatile situations (conflict management); provide effective application of Trust Land Management principles; and to convey the Departments position on varying land administration and management issues.
Essential functions occur in both office and field settings. This position requires the ability to work outdoors and involves exposure to varying weather conditions terrain and road conditions; travel in mountainous terrain by vehicle or on foot; and may require arduous amounts of walking up and down hills.
SPECIAL INFORMATION:
Candidates must be eligible to work in the United States. A valid drivers license is required with less than 12 conviction points in the most recent completed 36 months.
ELIGIBILITY TO WORK:
In accordance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act the person selected must produce within three days of hire documents that show authorization to work in the United States. Examples of such documentation include a birth certificate or Social Security card along with a drivers license or other picture I.D. or a U.S. passport or a green card
Montana Department of Natural Resources and Conservations mission is to help ensure that Montanas land and water resources provide benefits for present and future generations.
The DNRC believes employees are their most important asset. The DNRC empowers employees to exercise professional judgment in carrying out their duties. Employees are provided with the training and tools necessary to achieve the mission. Both team effort and individual employee expertise are supported and sustained.
Core Values:
The Montana Department of Natural Resources and Conservations Forestry and Trust Land Division recognizes that building a collaborative professional and inclusive work environment is critical to fulfilling our mission of managing protecting and promoting stewardship of Montanas forests and lands for the benefit of current and future generations and our trust beneficiaries. We hold ourselves to these high standards as we are accountable to the people of Montana.
- We value and respect each other.
- We create collaborative work environments.
- We build and maintain strong relationships.
- We practice accountability.
- We celebrate our successes and take pride in our work.
The Central Land Office (CLO) carries out the programs for the Forestry and Trust Land Management Division in 14 counties and is divided into four Units: Bozeman Conrad Dillon and Helena. This position is for the CLO Central Zone Land Use Specialist. The Central Zone includes all of Jefferson Broadwater Meagher Gallatin and Park counties and portions of Lewis and Clark and Cascade counties. This position is primarily responsible for these areas within the Bozeman and Helena Units but may work in any area of the Central Land Office as directed.
Job Overview:
This is a natural resource management position that assists in accomplishing the Forestry and Trust Lands Division program goals and objectives within the Helena and Bozeman Unit Offices by following established policies and procedures and using knowledge of natural resource management and related federal state and local laws. The Land Use Specialist performs field professional and administrative tasks in the management leasing development and regulation of state land. This position deals with a variety of biologically complex and politically sensitive land management issues. This position is supervised by a Unit Manager but would maintain communication with Unit Managers in areas where work is being completed.
Essential Functions (Major Duties or Responsibilities):
- Administrative Duties and Responsibilities for All Programs
- Agriculture and Grazing Management Bureau (AGMB)
- Real Estate Management Bureau (REMB)
- Minerals Management Bureau (MMB)
- Recreation Use and Public Access
APPLICATION MATERIALS REQUIRED FOR THIS POSITION ARE:
- Online State of Montana application
- Resume
- Cover Letter
HELPFUL HINT:You must check the relevant document box to ensure your attachments are uploading correctly to the specific application.
Benefits:
- Paid Vacation Sick Leave and Holidays
- Health Dental Prescription and Vision Coverage
- Retirement Plans
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Employment with the State of Montana may qualify you to receive student loan forgiveness under the PSLF. Look here learn more and see if you may qualify!
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.
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full Time
