Sentinel Landscape Program Manager, FWRC

Employer:  Forest and Wildlife Research Center (FWRC) at Mississippi State University (MSU)

Department Profile: The East Mississippi Sentinel Landscape (EMSL) has officially been selected for designation by the federal Sentinel Landscapes Partnership (SLP), recognizing the region’s national importance to military readiness, working lands conservation, and long-term landscape resilience. The Sentinel Landscapes Partnership is a coalition of federal agencies, state and local governments, and private organizations that work with landowners and land managers to advance sustainable land use practices around military installations and ranges. The partnership aligns the objectives of the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Department of the Interior, and Department of War to strengthen military readiness, conserve natural resources, bolster agricultural and forestry economies, increase public access to outdoor recreation, and enhance landscape resilience.

Position Function: The Sentinel Landscape Program Manager (Sentinel Landscape Coordinator) serves as the principal coordinator and facilitator of the EMSL, providing leadership for the development and implementation of the EMSL Five-Year Implementation Plan and advancing the shared priorities of military readiness, working lands conservation, ecosystem restoration, and rural economic resilience.  The Coordinator will be an employee of the Forest and Wildlife Research Center (FWRC) at Mississippi State University (MSU).  The coordinator is expected to reside and work within the EMSL geography.   Office located on the campus of Mississippi State University, Starkville, MS.

Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in natural resources, forestry, wildlife, agriculture, environmental planning, public administration, military/community planning, or related field.  5 years of experience relevant to duties described above. 

Preferred Qualifications:  Master's degree in a related discipline.  Experience with REPI, OLDCC, USDA conservation programs, or the Sentinel Landscapes Partnership.  Knowledge of military land-use compatibility and aviation operations.  Experience with forestry, prescribed fire, watershed restoration, or working lands.

Position Details: This position is full-time exempt (40 hours per week).  Salary range is $77,600 - $129,400 depending on experience and qualifications.