Natural Resources Program Consultant-Seed Procurement

This position exists to provide statewide strategic direction to create, implement, and lead the forestry division’s seed procurement and tree improvement programs.  These programs will respond to the growing need for reforestation on public and private lands as a natural carbon sequestration and climate mitigation solution.

Responsibilities include:

• Develop and maintain a robust and effective seed procurement program to ensure adequate seed supply for reforestation on Minnesota public and private lands.
• Provide strategic direction for the Seed Procurement Program that plans, leads and conducts efforts in seed orchard management to increase seed production for public and private land reforestation in a changing climate.
• Develop, expend and monitor budgets for the Seed Procurement Program..
• Provide technical support to personnel working in areas with seed orchards or procurement sites to maximize seed production to meet procurement needs.
• Establish and administer training programs to expand statewide seed procurement capacity.
• Other duties as assigned by State Forest Nursery Supervisor.

Normal working hours are from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. but are subject to change based on seasonal or other work needs; hours of work may include weekends, evenings and holidays. Seed procurement and orchard management involves seasonal periods where work hours and workdays demand adjustment to established schedules. Applicants must have the ability and willingness to identify needs, flex work hours, workdays and work from the office when directed to meet program objectives.

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. 

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