Statewide Forest Habitat Manager
Statewide Forest Habitat Manager
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Job Description
Title: Statewide Forest Habitat Manager
State Role Title: Scientist II
Hiring Range: Salary starting at $60000 (salary to commensurate with experience)
Pay Band: 5
Agency: Dept of Wildlife Resources
Location:Region IV Office Verona
Agency Website:
Recruitment Type: General Public - G
Job Duties
This position will manage the Departments forest habitat management program on DWR Wildlife Management Areas (WMAs). Duties will include coordination of a statewide WMA forest habitat management program supervision of up to 2 Regional Forest Habitat Managers engagement in statewide regional and national forest initiatives; administration of the DWR timber sale process; forest management prescription assistance to the Regional Lands Managers; management of a statewide forest management database/inventory and annual SFI compliance requirements.
Minimum Qualifications
- (Technical) Demonstrated management expertise over a range of forest habitats and conditions involving multiple land management functions or specialties; design and implement forest habitat management projects under general guidance; implement substantial design changes in a statewide forest habitat management plan; proficient management business operations and data management.
- (Professionaljudgment and Decision Making) Make Forest habitat management recommendations based upon training science and work experience affecting project outcomes and fiscal obligations.
- (Planning and Coordination) Develop and prepare a statewide forest management plan coordinating multiple Agency resources (staff time and funding) with expectations to establish effective controls with minimal direction demonstrate constant attention to detail and coordination at all administrative levels
- (Reasoning and Problem Solving). Make recommendations and decisions in resolving issues in data management training needs business models and time management
- (Creativity and Innovation) Show diligence in creating solutions to problems and develop procedures to streamline protocols and policies that save staff time and Agency resources
- (Interpersonal Relations) Interact diplomatically with staff and the public on issues affecting forest habitat management projects resolve conflict constructively with a high degree of sensitivity and understanding.
- (Oral and Written Communications) Effective communications both orally and by writing position papers and reports (including progress reports for Federal Assistance) Develop IPRs monthly work reports and timber sale administrative documents with attention to detail; coordinate with coworkers to achieve long-term forest habitat management objectives.
- (Adaptability and Initiative) Adjust readily to new priorities demonstrate vigilance in resolving difficult and log-term problems and show tolerance to stress and unforeseen circumstances.
- (Organizational Support) Recognize and correct inefficient or unsafe practices; accurately relate agency mission and policies to customers; plan and organize multiple projects; analyze non-routine situations and problems and develop practical action plans.
Additional Considerations
Experience in meeting developing and implementing conservation planning goals.
Motivated individual who is comfortable working independently under remote supervision.
Special Instructions
You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or rsum is submitted successfully. Please refer to Your Application in your account to check the status of your application for this position.
Applicants who submit an incomplete application or an application without an attached resume will not be considered eligible for an interview.
Ensure that all required documents and your completed application are submitted online by 11:55 PM on the Job Close Date to be considered for this excellent career opportunity with Virginias Department of Wildlife Resources.
Faxed emailed and mailed applications will not be accepted for consideration.
Cover letters will be accepted in conjunction with completed application and resume.
DWR is an equal opportunity employer who values diversity in the workforce. All qualified applicants are afforded equal opportunities without regard to race sex color national or ethnic origin religion sexual orientation gender identity age veteran status political affiliation genetics or disability.Reasonable accommodations are available to applicants with disabilities if requested during the application and/or interview process.If accommodations are needed with he application and/or interview please contact Human Resources Office at .
You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or rsum is submitted successfully. Please refer to Your Application in your account to check the status of your application for this position.
Commonwealths Alternate Hiring Process: In support of the Commonwealths commitment to inclusion we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process.
DWR is a proud member of Virginia Values VETERAN PROGRAM.Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation if applicable to DARS/DBVI to get their Certificate of Disability.If you need to get a Certificate of Disability use the link:
Or call DARS at or DBVI at .
Contact Information
Name: Marlo Gibson
Phone: 804.367.0243
Email:
In support of the Commonwealths commitment to inclusion we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS) or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation if applicable to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at .
Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1 2022- February 29 2024 can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.
Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Full-Time
