Forest Economist

The Division of Forestry is hiring one (1) Forest Economist, NR Program Consultant, in St. Paul, MN. 

The position exists to provide strategic advisement to the Division of Forestry by studying and addressing forest economic issues in Minnesota and providing economic expertise. This position will monitor, evaluate and advise on issues concerning: forest products markets and trends; forest resource based investment strategies; long-term and short-term investment strategies for silvicultural practices; and impacts of proposed legislation and regulations impacting the forest products industry and the Division of Forestry.

Responsibilities include, but not limited to:

• Advise Division managers on how to best invest public resources to maximize benefits to the state.
• Monitor and advise Division managers on current forest products market conditions and prices and likely near- and long-term market trends.
• Evaluate and develop strategies for enhancing the economic contribution of forest-based commodities, amenities, and related employment to the State of Minnesota economy.
• Evaluate and provide guidance to Division managers on the long- and short-term financial implications of current and alternative silvicultural practices 
• Evaluate the economic implications of proposed and new legislation and regulations that impact division programs and forest resources.

This position has a flexible work arrangement and may be eligible to telework on a part-time basis which is subject to change. If approved, the employee would be required to complete an annual telework agreement.