What are the responsibilities and job description for the Regional Timber Specialist position at ForestryWorks?
MN Department of Natural Resources
St. Paul & Grand Rapids, MN
Full-Time
63,120 - 92,874 Salary
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Job Summary
The DNR is looking for two Region Timber Specialist, one (1) located in St Paul and one (1) in Grand Rapids, MN. The purpose of the NR Forestry Regional Specialist is to provide regional program leadership and coordination for one or more statewide programs. These Regional Specialist positions exist to lead, coordinate and administer the Division of Forestry's Timber program and additional special assignments for the Central Region and Region 2. The Central Region Timber Specialist position will report to the DNR Central Region Headquarters, while the Region 2 Timber Specialist will report to the Region 2 Headquarters in Grand Rapids.
Responsibilities Include But Are Not Limited To
St. Paul & Grand Rapids, MN
Full-Time
63,120 - 92,874 Salary
Apply
Job Summary
The DNR is looking for two Region Timber Specialist, one (1) located in St Paul and one (1) in Grand Rapids, MN. The purpose of the NR Forestry Regional Specialist is to provide regional program leadership and coordination for one or more statewide programs. These Regional Specialist positions exist to lead, coordinate and administer the Division of Forestry's Timber program and additional special assignments for the Central Region and Region 2. The Central Region Timber Specialist position will report to the DNR Central Region Headquarters, while the Region 2 Timber Specialist will report to the Region 2 Headquarters in Grand Rapids.
Responsibilities Include But Are Not Limited To
- Serve as a liaison between Areas and statewide programs: Serve as the communications point person and chief liaison for assigned programs in the Region.
- Help develop and deliver division and program vision, goals and policies
- Develop, deliver and monitor regional work and spending plans: Oversee development of recommended regional work plans, annual work targets and budget requests.
- Recommend budgets and recommend regional funding allocations
- Prepare timely and appropriate reports
- Engage in training, technology transfer and implementation of forestry programs.
- Develop Regional program teams, and serve as an active member of statewide program teams
- Serve as a clearinghouse and source of information
- Engage in the statewide program: Assist in shaping statewide program vision, policies, procedures, directions, etc.
- Monitor and support the work of Forestry Area Staff.
- Complete formal Division of Forestry classroom and field training sessions as assigned
