Forester - GNA Forester Central Land Office Helena
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5 Helena, MT Helena, MT Full-time Full-time $62,899 a year $62,899 a year 19 hours ago 19 hours ago 19 hours ago Forester - GNA Forester Central Land Office Helena - (24140123) 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.
First review of applicants will be FEB 2ND Job Overview This position will be planning, designing and implementing work in the field in support of the Good Neighbor Authority Program administered by the Forestry Assistance Bureau headquartered in Missoula.
The position performs advanced professional forest management activities in close coordination with the US Forest Service.
The position plans, coordinates, and implements various projects to improve forest health, reduce hazardous fuels, and harvest commercial timber from federal lands and across ownership boundaries.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES Federal Forest Management Project Planning and Design:
The position is responsible for understanding tools and authorities, such as Good Neighbor Authority and Master Stewardship Agreement; working knowledge of NEPA and Farm Bill categorical exclusion provisions; basic DNRC timber sale contract and sale administration, and policies and procedures that allow state involvement in federal land management.
The position is responsible for collaborating with federal partners to plan, manage, and implement federal forest management projects through these authorities.
The position coordinates within the DNRC, with other agencies, local governments, and other interested stakeholders to accomplish forest management projects across multiple ownerships.
Forest Management Project Implementation and Administration:
The position is responsible for administration, oversight and implementation of forest management activities on federal lands under authorities such as Good Neighbor and Master Stewardship, and DNRC timber sale contract and administration rules, polices, and guidelines.
Public Relations:
Provides program and project expertise and responds to and answers questions from internal and external specialists, other agencies, and the general public regarding the DNRC's Federal Engagement Program and projects.
Promotes goals and objectives, fosters awareness of issues affecting forest resources, and delivers information on project outcomes and progress as requested or appropriate.
Staff Management:
This position may supervise seasonal employees on federal engagement projects.
This is limited to project specific goals and objectives.
This position would not be expected to approve time, discipline or hire the seasonal positions.
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 at email protected .
Minimum Qualifications (Education and Experience):
Bachelor's Degree in Forestry with a forest resource management emphasis and two years of progressively responsible experience including professional forestry work.
In order to be able to meet the essential functions of the position, it will be necessary to have the following skills:
Specialized knowledge of forestry and forest management planning and implementation.
Experience with Word, Excel, Outlook, GIS programs, data collection instruments, and software.
Capable of vigorous physical activity in all types of weather.
Experienced in working alone in the field, including driving in winter conditions (use of tire chains), operating ATVs & snowmobiles, and navigating with map and compass.
Ability to participate in wildland fire suppression, which may require the ability to pass the arduous pack test.
Ability to achieve work objectives with minimum supervision.
Physical and Environmental Demands:
The position requires vigorous physical activity in all types of weather.
The position must have the skills necessary to work alone in the field, including driving in winter conditions (use of tire chains), operating ATVs and knowledge of navigating with map and compass.
Be able to participate in Wildland fire suppression, which may require the ability to pass the arduous pack test.
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.
Applicant Pool Statement:
If another department vacancy occurs in this job title within six months, the same applicant pool may be used for the selection.
Training Assignment:
This agency may use a training assignment.
Employees in training assignments may be paid below the base pay established by the agency pay rules.
Conditions of the training assignment will be stated in writing at the time of hire.
Salary:
$ 62,899.
20 - 62,899.
20 Yearly Telework Eligibility:
Telework Eligible (Full-time telework is not available.
Telework schedule must be supervisor approved.
) Benefits Package Eligibility:
Health Insurance, Paid Leave & Holidays, Retirement Plan Number of Openings:
1 Employee Status:
Regular Schedule:
Full-Time Shift:
Day Job Travel:
Yes, 25 % of the Time Primary Location:
Helena Agency:
Department of Natural Resources & Conservation Union:
000 - None Posting Date:
Jan 12, 2024, 11:
17:
54 AM Closing Date (based on your computer's timezone):
Ongoing Required Application Materials:
Cover Letter, Resume Contact Name:
Stacey Gabrio Contact Email:
email protected Contact Phone:
4064443309.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
5 Helena, MT Helena, MT Full-time Full-time $62,899 a year $62,899 a year 19 hours ago 19 hours ago 19 hours ago Forester - GNA Forester Central Land Office Helena - (24140123) 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.
First review of applicants will be FEB 2ND Job Overview This position will be planning, designing and implementing work in the field in support of the Good Neighbor Authority Program administered by the Forestry Assistance Bureau headquartered in Missoula.
The position performs advanced professional forest management activities in close coordination with the US Forest Service.
The position plans, coordinates, and implements various projects to improve forest health, reduce hazardous fuels, and harvest commercial timber from federal lands and across ownership boundaries.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES Federal Forest Management Project Planning and Design:
The position is responsible for understanding tools and authorities, such as Good Neighbor Authority and Master Stewardship Agreement; working knowledge of NEPA and Farm Bill categorical exclusion provisions; basic DNRC timber sale contract and sale administration, and policies and procedures that allow state involvement in federal land management.
The position is responsible for collaborating with federal partners to plan, manage, and implement federal forest management projects through these authorities.
The position coordinates within the DNRC, with other agencies, local governments, and other interested stakeholders to accomplish forest management projects across multiple ownerships.
Forest Management Project Implementation and Administration:
The position is responsible for administration, oversight and implementation of forest management activities on federal lands under authorities such as Good Neighbor and Master Stewardship, and DNRC timber sale contract and administration rules, polices, and guidelines.
Public Relations:
Provides program and project expertise and responds to and answers questions from internal and external specialists, other agencies, and the general public regarding the DNRC's Federal Engagement Program and projects.
Promotes goals and objectives, fosters awareness of issues affecting forest resources, and delivers information on project outcomes and progress as requested or appropriate.
Staff Management:
This position may supervise seasonal employees on federal engagement projects.
This is limited to project specific goals and objectives.
This position would not be expected to approve time, discipline or hire the seasonal positions.
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 at email protected .
Minimum Qualifications (Education and Experience):
Bachelor's Degree in Forestry with a forest resource management emphasis and two years of progressively responsible experience including professional forestry work.
In order to be able to meet the essential functions of the position, it will be necessary to have the following skills:
Specialized knowledge of forestry and forest management planning and implementation.
Experience with Word, Excel, Outlook, GIS programs, data collection instruments, and software.
Capable of vigorous physical activity in all types of weather.
Experienced in working alone in the field, including driving in winter conditions (use of tire chains), operating ATVs & snowmobiles, and navigating with map and compass.
Ability to participate in wildland fire suppression, which may require the ability to pass the arduous pack test.
Ability to achieve work objectives with minimum supervision.
Physical and Environmental Demands:
The position requires vigorous physical activity in all types of weather.
The position must have the skills necessary to work alone in the field, including driving in winter conditions (use of tire chains), operating ATVs and knowledge of navigating with map and compass.
Be able to participate in Wildland fire suppression, which may require the ability to pass the arduous pack test.
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.
Applicant Pool Statement:
If another department vacancy occurs in this job title within six months, the same applicant pool may be used for the selection.
Training Assignment:
This agency may use a training assignment.
Employees in training assignments may be paid below the base pay established by the agency pay rules.
Conditions of the training assignment will be stated in writing at the time of hire.
Salary:
$ 62,899.
20 - 62,899.
20 Yearly Telework Eligibility:
Telework Eligible (Full-time telework is not available.
Telework schedule must be supervisor approved.
) Benefits Package Eligibility:
Health Insurance, Paid Leave & Holidays, Retirement Plan Number of Openings:
1 Employee Status:
Regular Schedule:
Full-Time Shift:
Day Job Travel:
Yes, 25 % of the Time Primary Location:
Helena Agency:
Department of Natural Resources & Conservation Union:
000 - None Posting Date:
Jan 12, 2024, 11:
17:
54 AM Closing Date (based on your computer's timezone):
Ongoing Required Application Materials:
Cover Letter, Resume Contact Name:
Stacey Gabrio Contact Email:
email protected Contact Phone:
4064443309.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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