Little Falls Area Forestry Supervisor

The Department of Natural Resources is seeking one (1) NR Forestry Supervisor in Little Falls, MN. This position will provide supervision for an administrative area which consists of an area office in Little Falls and field stations in Mora, Zimmerman, and Onamia, MN. 

This position directs all the activities of the Division of Forestry Administrative Area, including the direct supervision of staff. The position directs Division of Forestry program implementation and promotes inter-disciplinary collaboration, cooperation and problem solving within the Area Administrative Unit. Occasional overnight travel required.

Responsibilities include:

• Supervision: Perform, or effectively recommends hires, transfers, suspensions, layoffs, recalls, promotions, discharges, work assignments, rewards, and discipline.
• Program: Manage Division of Forestry programs that are implemented at the Area Administrative level and promote inter-disciplinary collaboration, cooperation and problem-solving Department-wide. Forestry programs include: State Forest Land Management; Cooperative Forest Management; Resource Protection; Forest Resource Information and Analysis; Nursery and Tree Improvement; and Administration and Technical Support.
• Budget: Manage overall Area budget.
• Administration: Manage all administrative activities for the Forestry Area. Represent the Division of Forestry to other organizations, agencies and the public. Participate in and contribute to regional and statewide Forestry and inter-disciplinary natural resources planning efforts. Establish working links to adjoining field units, both in forestry and other natural resource disciplines.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Science degree in Forest Science/Management (or a closely related field of academic study).
• Four years professional forestry experience including: at least two years in a senior forester role providing primary leadership (non-supervisory) to forestry staff with an advance emphasis in harvest management, silviculture, resource protection, or other area of forestry emphasis (e.g.¿NR Forestry Specialist Senior) OR one year experience in a supervisory forestry role providing primary leadership (supervisory) to forestry staff with an advance emphasis in harvest management, silviculture, resource protection or other area of forestry emphasis.
• 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; direct Division programs; and negotiate complex inter-disciplinary forest management issues.
• Supervisor/lead work experience and training that incorporates directing, coaching and resolving conflicts.
• Oral communication and interpersonal skills sufficient to communicate with co-workers, technical audiences and local constituents.
• Written communication skills sufficient to prepare and edit technical reports and management plans.
• Ability to treat employees inclusively in the areas of accommodation, accessibility, scheduling, expectations, individualized resource needs, training, and development.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree or higher, accredited by the Society of American Foresters.
• Two years supervisory experience.
• Knowledge of budget policies, procedures and regulations sufficient to manage and administer budgets.
• Broad range of experience with the following Forestry field operation programs: 1) State Land Management; 2) Resource Protection with an emphasis on fire suppression and management; 3) Forest Resource Information and Analysis with an emphasis on FIM; and 4) Cooperative Forest Management.
• Completion of a Leadership Development Program.
• Completion of a supervisory skill development program with training in the areas of: basic supervision; advanced supervision; communication; performance management; interpersonal skills; and leadership.