JOB
This position serves as a staff specialist and has exclusive oversight of all GIS needs for the statewide Forest Health and Cooperative Programs within the Forest Resources Division (FRD) in support of implementing Michigan’s Forest Action Plan. The Forest Health and Cooperative Programs Section empowers natural resource professionals to successfully manage complex ecosystems utilizing best management practices and inspires people in urban and rural communities to manage, protect and enjoy Michigan’s public and private forests. This position provides complete oversite for numerous databases and GIS/map service integrations for the following programs: Forest Health, Invasive Species, Urban and Community Forestry, and Forest Stewardship. This position reports directly to the Resource Assessment Section manager and works cooperatively with the Forest Health and Cooperative Programs Section manager and program staff. The Cooperative Programs GIS Specialist is responsible for working with other divisions within the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) and a variety of partners in gathering, analyzing, and reporting spatial and tabular information. This position works directly with Cooperative Invasive Species Management Areas (CISMAs), research institutions, federal agencies such as the United States Forest Service, other state departments, non-profit organizations, and local units of government.Position Description
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
EducationPossession of a bachelor's degree in a physical, biological, or natural resource science, resource management, resource planning, engineering or a related field. ExperienceFour years of professional experience in the protection, development and maintenance of land, water, or natural resources, including two years equivalent to the experienced (P11) level in state service; or, one year equivalent to the senior (12) level in state service.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
Please attach resume, cover letter, and official college transcripts (if applicable) to your application.Information provided in your application, resume, cover letter, transcripts, and any other documentation provided will be used to verify responses to the supplemental questions. Unsupported responses may not be considered further. If applicable, you must attach an electronic and/or scanned copy of your official college/university transcripts. For our purposes, "Official Transcripts" must contain the college/university name and address, the degree conferred and date granted, coursework completed (especially if no degree granted), and the Registrar's signature and/or seal. Your application for any position does not guarantee that you will be contacted by the Department/Agency for further consideration. Only those applicants interviewed will be notified of the results.View the job specification at: https://www.michigan.gov/mdcs/-/media/Project/Websites/mdcs/JOBSPECS/R/ResourcesSpecialist.pdf