Assistant Area Supervisor - Fire Program - NR Forestry Asst Supv

About the role

This position serves the Sandstone Forestry Administrative area, which includes an area office in Sandstone and field stations in Cambridge and Carlos Avery. This position assists in the management of a Forestry Administrative area by supervising area field support staff; directing contract administration; managing forestry programs at the area administrative level; and directing/supervising/representing all area operations in the Forestry Area Supervisor's absence.

Responsibilities

• Supervise area field support staff including seasonal forest protection staff, technicians, foresters, program foresters, and office support staff to ensure effective allocation of human resources by interviewing and selecting staff affirmatively; assigning, scheduling, directing and evaluating work performance; approving satisfactory performance salary increases and achievement awards; and disciplining subordinate staff.
• Administer, interpret and implement assigned Forestry programs at the area administrative level by interpreting program policy, developing program goals and objectives; managing area field operations; assigning work, inspecting and evaluating program activities; developing alternative work plans to resolve performance issues; monitoring the development of bid specifications and administering contracts; developing program budgets; and solving administrative problems.
• Disseminate information on forestry issues so that the public, legislature and other jurisdictions and organizations are well informed on resource issues. Coordinate development and implementation of public information and education activities for programs.
• Operational Support: Provide work direction to other professional staff, technicians, laborers, temporary crews and contractors.

Requirements

• Complete formal Division of Forestry classroom and field training sessions as assigned. This includes becoming a Certified Forest Officer within the next training / certification cycle.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Forest Science/Management (or a closely related field of academic study).
• Four years of professional forestry experience including: two years of implementing local forestry program work such as terrestrial invasive species management, infrastructure projects, recreation coordination, and inventory quality control work, etc.

Skills

• Knowledge of forestry management principles sufficient to implement public responsiveness techniques; administer department and division policies, procedures and operating guidelines and State of Minnesota statutes pertaining to natural resources management; and negotiate complex inter-disciplinary forest management issues.
• Ability to work collaboratively with resource management professionals to resolve conflict, solve interdisciplinary resource management problems, and integrate Department strategic direction, vision, and mission.
• Supervisor/leadwork experience and/or training that incorporates directing, coaching, and resolving conflicts.
• Communication skills to communicate personally and technically with co-workers, technical audiences, local constituents, and multicultural communities. Must have ability to prepare and edit technical reports, management plans and maintain an effective public relations program.
• Certified Forest Officer or certified within the next training/certification cycle.

Benefits

• Paid vacation and sick leave
• 12 paid holidays each year
• Low-cost medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug plans
• Fertility care, including IVF
• Dental and orthodontic care for adults and children
• 6 weeks paid leave for parents of newborn or newly adopted children
• Pension plan that provides income when you retire (after working at least three years)
• Employer paid life insurance to provide support for your family in the event of death
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance that can provide income if you are unable to work due to illness or injury
• Tax-free expense accounts for health, dental, and dependent care