Assistant Area Supervisor—Fire Program

The Division of Forestry is hiring one Assistant Area Forestry Supervisor in Sandstone, MN. This position serves the Sandstone Forestry Administrative area, which includes an area office in Sandstone and field stations in Cambridge and Carlos Avery.

This position assists in the management of a Forestry Administrative area by supervising area field support staff; directing contract administration; managing forestry programs at the area administrative level; and directing/supervising/representing all area operations in the Forestry Area Supervisor's absence.

Responsibilities include:

• Supervise area field support staff including seasonal forest protection staff, technicians, foresters, program foresters, and office support staff to ensure effective allocation of human resources by interviewing and selecting staff affirmatively; assigning, scheduling, directing and evaluating work performance; approving satisfactory performance salary increases and achievement awards; and disciplining subordinate staff.
• Administer, interpret and implement assigned Forestry programs at the area administrative level by interpreting program policy, developing program goals and objectives; managing area field operations; assigning work, inspecting and evaluating program activities; developing alternative work plans to resolve performance issues; monitoring the development of bid specifications and administering contracts; developing program budgets; and solving administrative problems.
• Disseminate information on forestry issues so that the public, legislature and other jurisdictions and organizations are well informed on resource issues. Coordinate development and implementation of public information and education activities for programs.
• Operational Support: Provide work direction to other professional staff, technicians, laborers, temporary crews and contractors.
• Formal Training: Complete formal Division of Forestry classroom and field training sessions as assigned. This includes becoming a Certified Forest Officer within the next training / certification cycle.

Occasional travel required to various locations in the Area and statewide. Normal working hours are from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. but are subject to change based on work needs; hours of work may include weekends, evenings and holidays.