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Job Summary The DNR is currently seeking to hire multiple NR Forest Fire Response Leads within the Division of Forestry. These positions are located in Grand Rapids, MN. This is a split season position with anticipated season dates of February 23 to June 5 and September 14 to November 13. Seasons are subject to change based on weather conditions. Hours of work may vary and include weekends, evenings, and holidays. This position performs routine wildfire response and preparation work and leads emergency fire fighters to control and extinguish wildfires for the Department of Natural Resources.  Responsibilities include: Preparation for wildfire suppression by organizing and maintaining equipment, maintaining an inventory of supplies and requesting new supplies as needed, winterizing fire suppression equipment before storage at the end of fire season, and maintaining buildings and grounds. Responding for initial attack on wildfires and...

Job Summary The division of Forestry is seeking to hire one (1) NR Forestry Specialist Senior - Silviculture located in Cloquet, MN. This position will function as a Program Team Leader in the management, planning, and implementation of one, or more, major forestry program (as defined by the "Minnesota Forest Resources Plan - Program Direction") OR a significant portion of a program that, on average, takes 40% or more of an Area's total FTEs to implement, at the Area administrative level.  This position serves as program manager at the Area Administrative level and will also function as an area team member to implement field assignments.  Responsibilities include:  Manage and administer Forestry programs at the Area administrative level so they are effectively implemented, follow policies, and meet targets and goals. Coordinate annual tree planting, seeding, and site preparation projects with contract crews, including developing...