Program Manager Nursery Program Manager
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Job Location:
Missoula, MT - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
6 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
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.
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
Job Overview:
This position is responsible for directing developing implementing and monitoring the DNRC Conservation Seedling Nursery Program and managing all aspects of plant and seed production at the Nursery. This includes managing greenhouse seedling production seed increase field agricultural practices business and fiscal operations external partnerships and development and personnel and staff management. The position reports to the Forestry Assistance Bureau Chief and directly or indirectly manages Nursery personnel involved with the production and sales of products. Success in the position requires delivery of reforestation and conservation planting related goals of the Montana Forest Action Plan and other partner and agency conservation priorities. Success requires implementing Nursery specific strategic goals to improve efficiency sustainability and profitability of the Nursery Nursery operates as a state proprietary enterprise fund. It does not receive annual funding from the state general fund or legislative appropriations. Budgeting and accounting at the nursery are like that of a private sector business. Sale of Nursery products is the Nurserys primary funding source.
Essential Functions (Major Duties or Responsibilities): These job functions are the essential duties of the position and are not all-inclusive of all the duties that may be assigned to the incumbent.
NURSERY PROGRAM MANAGEMENT PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT:
Responsible for the nurserys long-term success through strategic planning business planning and establishing a positive workplace culture. Review nursery practices and performance to make recommendations for future sustainable business development. Develop opportunities partnerships and relationships to diversify nursery funding increase sales advance conservation and increase utility to the citizens of Montana. Develops cost-effective strategies for accomplishing Department goals to meet the growing demand for conservation seedlings in Montana and the intermountain west.
NURSERY ADMINISTRATION:
This position manages Nursery program budgets policies and equipment to ensure efficient and cost-effective operations compliance with statutory responsibilities and related laws sale of nursery products covers all nursery expenses. Manages the development and maintenance of the Nursery infrastructure including buildings vehicle fleet roads grounds and agricultural resources and equipment to ensure safe efficient and continuous production operations.
PRODUCTION AND OPERATION:
Plans and implements seedling and seed production at the Montana Conservation Seedling Nursery to meet goals and objectives of the Nursery and the Division.
STAFF MANAGEMENT:
This position serves as the lead for Nursery operations. Supervisory responsibility includes direct and indirect management of Nursery personnel in accordance with Department and state procedures and policies. The incumbent is responsible for ensuring Nursery personnel are properly supervised and trained to work safely and efficiently to produce and sell quality agricultural products.
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!
that of a private sector business. Sale of Nursery products is the Nurserys primary funding source.
WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
Work is performed indoors and outdoors at an agricultural production facility greenhouse facilities and a professional office environment. The ability to perform strenuous activity in all weather conditions is required. The incumbent must be able to lift heavy loads up to 65 pounds bend and maneuver self and supplies in close quarters and move between the central Nursery and various outbuildings throughout the course of normal work. The position will require work in early mornings or late evenings and weekends depending on weather and greenhouse conditions. Some travel including overnight will be required.
Minimum Qualifications (Education and Experience)
Bachelors degree or equivalent in agriculture forestry natural resources or business management required plus a minimum of 5 years managing 5 people or more in a professional or business setting and work related experience. Experience in nursery business management and operations preferred.
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
Required Experience:
Manager
Key Skills
- Project Management Methodology
- Project / Program Management
- Program Management
- Management Experience
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Project Management
- Microsoft Project
- Budgeting
- DoD Experience
- Leadership Experience
- Supervising Experience
- Contracts
About Company
The Montana Department of Labor & Industry wants to help both employees and employers to be happy on the job. We take seriously our mission to promote and protect the well-being of Montana's workers, employers and citizens, and to uphold their rights and responsibilities. Our agenc ... View more
