Forester 2 - Forest Action Plan Forester

Minimum Qualifications (Education and Experience):

The position requires education or experience equivalent to a bachelor’s degree in Forestry, Natural Resources Management, Environmental Science, or a related field and four (4) years progressively responsible experience in collaborative land management.  Considerable knowledge of forest practices and hazard reduction laws, Administrative Rules, legislative intent, standards, guidelines, policies and procedures preferred. Considerable knowledge of State laws relating to forest practices (including the Montana Environmental Policy Act) is preferred. Must have knowledge of the development and legislative intent of forest practices laws and be able to apply that knowledge to diverse, site specific and unprecedented situations.

Professional level forestry, wildfire, and grant administration knowledge and skills are required. Also required is the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships within the agency, with individuals from other agencies and industries, and with the general public, as well as the ability to work independently.  Exercise professional judgement and objectivity in evaluating situations and making decisions. The incumbent's professional background should also include work in the wildland fire management field.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

The applicant should be able to comfortably speak with stakeholders and partners individually and in large groups, enjoy working with various partners to align them toward a common goal, and be able to represent the priorities and programs of the DNRC. The breadth and complexity of the cross-boundary program requires demonstratable project management skills as well as the participation in complex, high profile, or politically sensitive projects. Past internal and external collaborative experience is valuable. 

The position involves considerable travel in the region involving overnight stays of up to several days at a time. Regular field and office duties include the following working conditions and physical demands:   driving frequently over long distances and on rough forest roads, occasional lifting, and extensive walking over rough forest terrain. Fire duties involve risk of injury and exposure to heat, flame, smoke, dust, and fumes.

Considerable skill in negotiation, persuasion, and written and oral communication are essential to carry out the duties. Ability to synthesize and apply agency mission, programs, legislative intent, complex resource protection needs, standards and guidelines. Considerable knowledge of administrative practices is required, including the ability to establish and maintain accurate record-keeping systems.  Expert knowledge in training and public education techniques is essential.

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".