Forester - Unit Forester

Minimum Qualifications (Education and Experience): The required knowledge, skills, and abilities are typically acquired through a combination of education and experience equivalent to a bachelor's degree in Forest Management or a related Natural Resources Management field and 2 years of progressively responsible job-related professional experience in forest management.

Required knowledge, skills, and abilities: The position requires extensive knowledge of natural resources management principles and practices; equipment and techniques used in forest management projects and operations; forest practices and hazard reduction laws, Administrative Rules, legislative intent, 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, plant pathology, and range management. 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 supervisory principles and practices, DNRC and State Personnel policies, procedures, precedents, organizational structures, employment law and program requirements.

The position requires skill in the use and operation of tools, equipment, and vehicles used in forest management and wildland fire control.  Operation of 4-wheel drive vehicles, ATVs, and snowmobiles. Skill in the use of computer hardware and software related to natural resources management business operations (word processing, spreadsheets, internet, and e-mail) and specialized resource management software.  Skills in geographic information systems (ArcPro).  

The position requires the ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing to individuals and groups in DNRC and from other organizations and the public; the ability to establish and maintain positive and effective relationships with internal and external parties, the ability to coordinate and direct multiple human and physical resources, the ability to complete work objectives, to work on multiple projects simultaneously; to work well with others, and to maintain a positive working environment.

Required Licenses: An Herbicide Applicator’s License is not required upon hire; however, this license is required after hire.