Resource Assessment Program Supervisor

Job Summary:

The Division of Forestry is seeking to hire one (1) Resource Assessment Program Supervisor located in Grand Rapids, MN. This position exists to manage the Resource Assessment Program (RAP), including RAP’s products and services to meet the needs of the Division of Forestry and other customers and cooperators. These products and services include forest inventory, aerial photography, ground inventory, satellite imagery (and other remote sensing), and GIS analysis. This position also administers the Division of Forestry’s Guideline Monitoring Program and USFS Forestry Inventory and Analysis (FIA) program.

Job Responsibilities:

• To provide strategic policy and operational direction in the planning, management, and administration of the Resource Assessment Program.
• To advocate for the program by developing, communicating, and disseminating information about RAP products and services.
• To develop and monitor budgets so that RAP maintains staff and technological expertise to meet current and future needs in a cost effective manner.
• Perform supervising functions so that staff are developed and inspired to complete projects and meet current and future customer expectations in an efficient and timely manner.
• Coordinate and administer Minnesota’s forest inventory programs including USFS FIA.
• Develop and implement quality control procedures and standards for RAP products and services.
• Supervise statewide program leaders such as the Minnesota Guideline Monitoring Program (GMP) Consultant, State Biometrician, and others.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Forest Science/Management (or a closely related field of academic study).
• Five (5) years of professional experience in forest management or a closely related field. At least 2 years must include substantial project coordination work across multiple geographic areas.
• Lead work experience that incorporates directing work, performance management, coaching, addressing complex and confidential human resource issues, and resolving conflicts.
• Demonstrated ability to prepare and edit high-quality technical reports, management plans, research and interpret scientific literature sufficient to solve problems, educate others, and increase expertise in a specialty area.
• Experience with budgeting and financial management processes sufficient to prioritize and manage a complex budget, monitor revenue, coordinate and articulate budget proposals and interpret budget reports.
• Ability to plan and administer forestry programs; establish program strategies and policies; review and advise on remote sensing strategies, inventory methodologies, and the use of technology to enhance DNR’s data collection abilities.
• Ability to develop schedules, studies, research projects, and work assignments sufficient to effectively accomplish Forestry program objectives and implement forestry science.
• Demonstrated project management skills sufficient to manage concurrent activities, coordinate and organize the work of others, perform project risk assessments, and identify, define, sequence, prioritize, schedule, and assign resources.
• Ability to apply broad knowledge of complex issues sufficient to anticipate trends, analyze data, and find solutions that balance long-term resource conservation demands.
• Communication skills to effectively convey complex concepts and principles to other resource professionals and the public. Create and deliver effective presentations to a wide variety of audiences by identifying their level of understanding.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Forest Science/Management (or a closely related field of academic study) from a university program accredited by the Society of American Foresters, or comparable accrediting institution, or current Society of American Foresters Certified Forester status.
• Two (2) or more years of experience supervising a significant number of professional and support staff.
• Two (2) or more years of experience managing a complex budget.
• Knowledge of department and division policy, procedure and operating guidelines; State of Minnesota statutes pertaining to natural resources management; and statistically sound survey techniques.
• Broad range of experiences with programs administered by the Division of Forestry statewide with an emphasis on the major field operations programs: state and private land management and resource protection, with an emphasis on forest inventory, data collection, modelling and communicating results.
• Completion of a Leadership Development Program.
• Demonstrated leadership, organizational, and interpersonal skills to direct, develop, engage staff, motivate people, and obtain program commitment from division personnel, and work as a productive member of teams.
• Completion of supervisory skill training in the areas of basic supervision, advanced supervision, communication, performance management, interpersonal skills, and leadership.