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State of Montana Forestry Supervisor - GNA Forest Management Supervisor in Libby, Montana
Montana Department of Natural Resources and Conservation's mission is to help ensure that Montana's 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 Conservation’s 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 Montana’s 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 WorkUnit*Overview: ThemissionoftheMontanaDepartmentofNaturalResourcesandConservation (DNRC or Department) is to ensure that Montana's land and water resources provide benefits for present and future generations. The Forestry & Trust Lands Division plans and implements programs through an extensive network of staff in field offices across the state. Area and Unit offices are responsible for implementing and integrating Forestry and Trust Lands programs. Forestry programs include Fire Protection, Forestry Assistance, Good Neighbor Authority, Business Management. Trust Lands programs include Agriculture and Grazing Management, Forest Management, Minerals Management, and Real Estate Management. JobOverview:* Thispositionwillberesponsibleforprogramadministrationandadvancedprofessional forestry functions necessary to generate revenue for the Good Neighbor Authority Program, perpetuatenaturalresourcemanagementwithintheUnitedStateForestService(USFS)landbase,and apply techniques and methods to meet the Kootenai National Forest Land Management Plan. The revenue from timber sales will be reinvested back into forest restoration projects on the forest. The incumbent will apply theories, concepts, principles, and practices of a wide variety of natural resource disciplines; have understanding of tools and authorities, such as Good Neighbor Authority and Master Stewardship MOU; working knowledge of NEPA and Farm Bill categorical exclusion provisions; strong organizational methods, and effective oral and written communication and public speaking to represent the Department with the general public, environmental groups, other agencies, specialist, the media, cooperators, and others.The incumbent will work with a diverse group of people and coordinatetheeffortsofothersworkingwithinthecomplexfederallandmanagementprogram.These positions typically report to a Unit or Area Manager. EssentialFunctions*(MajorDutiesorResponsibilities):/Thesejobfunctionsaretheessentialdutiesofthe position and are not all-inclusive of all the duties that may be assigned to the incumbent. / *ProgramManagement,PlanningandDevelopment: * This position will be responsible for program administration and advanced professional forestry functionsnecessarytogeneraterevenuefortheGoodNeighborAuthorityprogram,perpetuatenatural resource management within the United State Forest Service (USFS) land base, and apply techniques and methods to meet the forest land management objectives. *FederalForestManagementProjectImplementationandSupervision: This position will be responsible for the planning, design, implementation and administration of complexforestryprojectperformedundertheGoodNeighborAuthorityandotherauthoritiesthat allow States to act on behalf of federal land management agencies. The position will provide leadership, supervision and serve as the Unit technical expert for the activities listed below. Additionally,thepositionmayimplementorsupervisecrossboundaryworkperformedundertheseauthorities. PublicRelations:* * Provides program and project expertise and responds to and answers questions of internal and external specialists, other agencies, and the public regarding the DNRC’s Federal Engagement program and projects.Promotes goals and objectives, fosters awareness of issues affectingforestresources,anddeliversinformationonprojectoutcomesandprogressasrequested or appropriate. * Supervision: * ThispositionwillsuperviseArea/UnitGoodNeighborForestersandseasonalemployees. This may be subject to change as directed by the Area or Unit Manager to meet department goals and objectives. 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, https://studentaid.ed.gov/sa/repay-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service to learn more and see if you may qualify! If you are interested in a complete job description please contact HR atLysandra.Badilla@mt.gov *Required knowledge, skills, and abilities: The required knowledge, skills and abilities are acquired through a bachelor’s degree in Forest Management or a related resource management field and 4 years of progressively responsible job-related professional experience in forest management and one year of supervisory experience. Requires experience in managing projects including developing and evaluating projects, preparing reports and making recommendations; making oral presentations and providing technical assistance and program information to management, clients or public groups; performing financial analyses to determine cost/benefit of project proposals; interpreting and applying state and federal laws, rules and regulations related to natural resource management activities and writing technical reports. Position requires knowledge of effective supervisory practices and conflict resolution methods. The position requires extensive knowledge of forest management principles and practices; equipment and techniques used in forest management projects and operations; forest practices and hazard reduction laws, Administrative Rules, standards, guidelines, policies and procedures related to forest management operations and activities; and considerable knowledge of the Montana Environmental Policy Act and related laws and rules governing natural resource management. Knowledge of the terminology, principles, methods and approaches used in silviculture, ecology, hydrology, wildlife and fisheries biology. Specific knowledge of plant taxonomy, habitat typing, timber cruising, log scaling, harvesting systems, data collection and sampling techniques; road design and layout; fire behavior, fire suppression techniques, land surveying and timber appraisal procedures. The position also requires knowledge of DNRC and State Personnel policies, procedures, precedents, organizational structures, employment law conflict resolution and program requirements. An essential function of the position is the ability to pass an arduous pack test as well as be capable of vigorous physical activity in all types of weather. The position requires working alone in the field, including winter conditions (using tire chains) and navigating with a map and compass. The position requires skill in the use and operation of tools, equipment and vehicles used in wildland fire control, forest management activities and field office operations; operation of 4-wheel drive vehicles, ATVs/UTVs and skill in the use of computer hardware and software related to forest management business operations (word processing, spreadsheets, internet, e-mail and smart devices) and specialized resource management software. The position requires the ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing to individuals, groups and representatives from other organizations; the ability to coordinate and direct multiple resources to complete work objectives, work on multiple projects simultaneously; work well with others and maintain a positive working environment. SPECIAL INFORMATION: * Candidates must be eligible to work in the United States. A valid driver's 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 driver’s license or other picture I.D., or a U.S. passport, or a "green card" Effective May 4, 2026, this agency is participating in E-Verify to confirm employment eligibility. After accepting a job offer and completing Form I-9, your information will be submitted to the Department of Homeland Security and Social Security Administration for verification. *Title: *Forestry Supervisor - GNA Forest Management Supervisor Location: Libby Requisition ID: 26140953