State Reforestation Specialist - Forest Management Specialist 13

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State Reforestation Specialist - Forest Management Specialist 13

Salary

$31.55 - $46.34 Hourly

Location

To Be Determined - TBD, MI

Job Type

Permanent Full Time

Job Number

7501-24-FRD-007

Department

Natural Resources

Opening Date

05/15/2024

Closing Date

6/5/2024 11:59 PM Eastern

Bargaining Unit

SCIENTIFIC AND ENGINEERING (SEIU)

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Job Description

The position functions as the statewide specialist on reforestation needs and issues pertaining to commercial and noncommercial forest management. The employee will coordinate with field managers to implement the reforestation program on state forest lands and on U.S. Forest Service lands under Good Neighbor Authority (GNA). The position will coordinate the development and implementation of the annual plan of work (POW) for both planting and natural reforestation activities on state forest and U.S. Forest Service lands, including coordination of DNR and contractor reforestation equipment and personnel. The position will function as the coordinator for reforestation related to the establishment of habitat for the Kirtland’s warbler (KW). The employee will have shared responsibilities at the Brighton Tree Improvement Center and Wyman State Forest Nursery, including maintenance of seed orchards and seed inventory. The position will collaborate with the State Silviculturist on strategic changes in reforestation methods and efforts to enhance seed production through the Michigan Cooperative Tree Improvement Program (MichCoTIP).

Position Description (https://MCSC.state.mi.us/AgencyPDFs/PDForestManagementSpl13.pdf)

Required Education and Experience

Education

Possession of a bachelor's degree in forestry.

Experience

Four year of professional experience equivalent to a Forester, including two years equivalent to a Forester P11 or one year equivalent to a Forester 12.

Alternate Education and Experience

Alternate Education

A bachelor's degree in a field of natural resources with at least 24 semester (36 term) credits in forestry-related courses.

Additional Requirements and Information

Please attach a cover letter and resume to your application. Failure to do so may result in your application being screened out.

Information provided in your application, resume, cover letter, transcripts, and any other documentation provided will be used to verify responses to the supplemental questions. Unsupported responses may not be considered further.

You must attach an electronic and/or scanned copy of your official college/university transcript. For our purposes, "Official Transcripts" must contain the college/university name and address, the degree conferred and date granted, coursework completed (especially if no degree granted), and the Registrar's signature and/or seal.

Your application for any position does not guarantee that you will be contacted by the Department/Agency for further consideration. Only those applicants interviewed will be notified of the results.

NOTE:Equivalent combinations of education and experience that provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities will be evaluated on an individual basis.

View the entire job specification at: http://www.michigan.gov/documents/ForestMangementSpecialist_12192_7.pdf

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Retirement Programs:The State of Michigan offers 401(k) and 457 plans for new hires to save for retirement. The state will automatically contribute an amount equal to 4% of your pay to a 401(k) account. The state will also match up to 5% of your pay if you contribute to your 401(k) account. Your contributions vest immediately, and the state’s contributions fully vest after just 4 years. More information is available athttp://www.mi.gov/orsstatedc.

Vacation and Sick Leave:Eligible full-time employees receive between15 and 35 personal daysand13 sick daysper year that may be rolled over to the following year if not used. Eligible employees also receive an additional day each year for community service or school functions.

Paid Parental Leave:Eligible employees can take12 weeks of paid leaveimmediately after a birth or adoption to allow needed time together at home with a new child.

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Updated: 2/28/24

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FSTSPL – Do you possess a bachelor's degree or higher in forestry; or a bachelor's degree or higher in a field of natural resources with at least 24 semester (36 term) credits in forestry-related courses? If so, please attach a copy of your official college transcripts.

• Yes

• No

  02

  FSTSPL2 – Do you possess at least four years of professional experience equivalent to a Forester?

• Yes

• No

  03

  If you have limited field experience (less than two years), do you have an education record and/or work experience includes the following? Select all that apply:

• Work experience with forest inventory and timber sale databases

• Knowledge of forest certification and sustainable forestry issues

• Experience with tree nursery and seed management

• Experience with use of GIS software and Microsoft Excel

• Experience with and knowledge of contracts, research projects, and budgetary processes

• Strong verbal and written communication skills

• None of the above

  04

  QOL - Did you attach a cover letter, resume, and official college transcripts (if applicable) to your application? (Failure to do so may result in your application being screened out.)

• Yes

• No

  05

  Please respond to the following questions, typewritten using number 12 font, and no more than one page in length for each question. Your responses must be attached to your online application to be considered part of your application materials. • How does forest certification affect forest regeneration, including impacts upon timing, site preparation, planting, and monitoring? • What is the Good Neighbor Authority program and what are some of the challenges and benefits of the program? Did you attach your responses to your application?

• Yes

• No

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Agency

State of Michigan

Department

Natural Resources

Address

525 West Allegan

Lansing, Michigan, 48909

Phone

517-284-5014

Website

https://www.michigan.gov/dnr/about/careers

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