Trust LandsForest Management Program Supervisor
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Job Location:
Missoula, MT - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
30+ days 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.
Minimum Qualifications (Education and Experience):
Bachelors degree in Forestry (natural resources discipline)
Required knowledge skills and abilities:
The required knowledge skills and abilities are typically acquired through a combination of education and experience equivalent to a bachelors degree in Forest Management or a related resource management field or a business-related degree and 3-4 years of progressively responsible job-related professional experience in forest management including governmental accounting GAAP/GASB grant administration auditing methods data management with business/financial components.
The position requires working knowledge of forest management principles and practices; business workflows related to forest management projects and operations; Administrative Rules standards guidelines policies and procedures related to forest management operations and activities; and related laws and rules governing natural resource management. Position also requires knowledge of Business Systems Business Optimization principles and Business Intelligence including data and data management business forecasting business performance QA/QC methods. Knowledge of the terminology principles methods and approaches used in silviculture ecology hydrology wildlife and fisheries biology is helpful but not critical. Specific knowledge of DNRCs Trust Lands Forest Management Program and standard business practices as well as knowledge of DNRC and State Personnel policies procedures precedents organizational structures employment law conflict resolution and program requirements is required.
Work Unit Overview:
The mission of the Department of Natural Resources and Conservation (DNRC) is to ensure that State and private lands and water resources provide benefits for present and future generations.
Job Overview:
This position administers the Forest Management Business Operations function for the Forest Management Bureau. Utilizing elements of Business Systems Optimization Business Intelligence general finance and program understanding this position is responsible for fully integrating the Forest Management Program and all its subsequent subprograms with Trust Lands Management Division accounting DNRC Fiscal Services Office Trust Lands Management Business Systems and others. This position will oversee the Forest Management Business Operations Section which houses 3 FTE total and includes the Forest Product Sales Program Finance Analysis & Reporting Forest Improvement - planning and financials Facility/vehicle Maintenance procurement contracts and other general bureau business support. This position reports to the FMB Chief.
Major Duties or Responsibilities:
Program Development and Business Administration:
This position leads and administers the Bureaus Business Operations Section providing coordination direction and support for managing an annual budget of approximately $6 million while developing operational plans program priorities financial benchmarks standardized reports and policies. It collaborates with internal and external stakeholders to identify and resolve business needs improve processes and enhance applications and serves as the primary point of contact for the Forest Improvement Program coordinating funding accounting revenues allocations and reconciliation. The role establishes performance measures to ensure fiscal sustainability works with staff to set and align short- and long-term goals with Bureau strategies and assigns program objectives. It also evaluates and updates policies administrative rules and statewide forest management plans to ensure legal compliance and effective operations integrates complex scientific economic political and community considerations represents the Bureau as needed prepares executive and legislative planning materials assists with Bureau budget development and tracking and helps develop and review practical efficient Bureau-wide policies and strategies.
Section Operations:
This position administers the Business Services Section budgets policies and resources to ensure efficient and cost-effective program operations as well as compliance with statutory responsibilities and related laws. This involves administering and monitoring policies and procedures of the Section; assessing obtaining and allocating necessary financial material and human resources; implementing new policies and technologies; and assessing the ongoing effectiveness of Section programs and services.
This position supervises two (2) staff.
Note from the Manager
Dear Prospective Applicant
Managing our trust lands is more than just a job working with the DNRC is akin to being part of a family. We work hard and play hard. Take advantage of year-round recreation opportunities while living in Big Sky country. Both a regional destination and an outdoor enthusiasts dream Missoula is the place to be. Check out to learn more about this positions home base.
Thank you for considering this opportunity and we look forward to reviewing your application materials in detail. Your interest is a testament to the promising future of Trust Lands Forest Management here at DNRC.
-Dan Rogers
Look at our program here: applicants must submit the following (only electronic materials will be accepted):
- 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!
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
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