Resource Assessment Program Supervisor

The Division of Forestry is seeking to hire one (1) Resource Assessment Program Supervisor located in Grand Rapids, MN. This position exists to manage the Resource Assessment Program (RAP), including RAP’s products and services to meet the needs of the Division of Forestry and other customers and cooperators. These products and services include forest inventory, aerial photography, ground inventory, satellite imagery (and other remote sensing), and GIS analysis. This position also administers the Division of Forestry’s Guideline Monitoring Program and USFS Forestry Inventory and Analysis (FIA) program.

Responsibilities include:

• To provide strategic policy and operational direction in the planning, management, and administration of the Resource Assessment Program.
• To advocate for the program by developing, communicating, and disseminating information about RAP products and services.
• To develop and monitor budgets so that RAP maintains staff and technological expertise to meet current and future needs in a cost effective manner.
• Perform supervising functions so that staff are developed and inspired to complete projects and meet current and future customer expectations in an efficient and timely manner.
• Coordinate and administer Minnesota’s forest inventory programs including USFS FIA.
• Develop and implement quality control procedures and standards for RAP products and services.
• Supervise statewide program leaders such as the Minnesota Guideline Monitoring Program (GMP) Consultant, State Biometrician, and others.

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 a telework agreement. 

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