Deadline: Fri, 06/17/2022 - 12:00pm Employer: State of Idaho Department of Lands Job Field: Forestry GIS/Technology Job Type: Full Time Location: Idaho Location Detail: St. Maries, Idaho Job Description: Lands Resource Supervisor Responsibilities: Supervises professional and seasonal staff in the management of forest and other resources on state endowment land. Including: Hiring Training Assigning work Evaluating performance Resolving problems Coordinates the area's forest management projects including site preparation, planting, competitive vegetation control, pest control, and stocking surveys. Inspects fieldwork and reviews documents for technical requirements, compliance with state and federal laws, and fairness in lease/contract administration. Prepares and monitors budgets, reviews and approves expenditures, and maintains equipment and supplies. Facilitates communications between area and bureau staff on emerging issues and complex concerns, requesting technical expertise or guidance with the interpretation of laws and department policies as needed. Works with private landowners, contractors, county officials, federal agencies, state agencies, and the general public to provide information, respond to requests, and to coordinate emergency response. May also represent IDL on committees and at public meetings. Participates in wildfire suppression response as needed. Qualifications: MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Minimum Qualifications Notice: You must possess all the minimum qualifications listed below to pass the exam for this position. Click on the Questions tab associated with this announcement for the details regarding minimum qualification requirements. The Supplemental Questions on the application are the exam questions. If it is a written answer, please make sure you answer each question with enough detail to determine how you meet the requirements. Do not put “See resume” as your answer to written questions. Answer each written question thoroughly. Failure to do this may result in not passing the exam and disqualify you from being considered for this position. Experience in: Preparing and administering contracts including implementation and evaluation of contracts as well as field inspection, compliance and reporting requirements Interpreting public land survey legal descriptions, aerial imagery and topographic and property ownership maps Using Geographic Information System (GIS) principles and data models Managing projects including developing and evaluating projects, preparing reports and making recommendations Making oral presentations and providing technical assistance and program information to management, clients or public groups Performing financial analyses to determine cost/benefit of project proposals Interpreting and applying state and federal laws, rules and regulations related to natural resource management activities Writing technical reports Good knowledge of: Effective supervisory practices Conflict resolution methods Other: Possession of a valid driver's license Specialty Minimum Qualifications: Good knowledge of: Forest management principles Service & Regulatory Forestry (Forest Stewardship and Forest Practices Regulation) Idaho Forest Practices Act and associated administrative rules Forestry best management practices (BMPs) and forest management principles Silviculture, dendrology, forest mensuration, soil science, and forest harvesting methods Some knowledge of: Forest entomology, forest pathology and land survey techniques Experience: Writing and reviewing forest management plans SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION: Desired Qualifications Good knowledge of: Forest engineering principles Possession of: Bachelors or Masters degree in Forest Management, or related fields Red Card Qualifications Miscellaneous: N/A Salary: $29.75 - $31.61 Hourly Benefits: Medical/Dental - Vision- PTO https://ogi.idaho.gov/benefits-plans/ How to Apply: Please visit this link apply: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/idaho/jobs/3549670/lands-resource-supervisor-forest-management-st-maries?keywords=Lands%20Resource%20Specialist&pagetype=jobOpportunitiesJobs If you have any questions please reach out to the IDL HR team at careers @ idl.idaho.gov
