Forest Stewardship Specialist

Description & Details: The Forest Stewardship Specialist provides technical forest management assistance and support statewide to private forest landowners and partner agency staff through a partnership with USDA Forest Service State, Private, and Tribal Forestry. Work includes the sustainable management of windbreaks and other conservation tree plantings as well as native upland and riparian forests. Duties include both office and field responsibilities and require coordination, policy interpretation and individual initiative to resolve issues as they arise. This position is based in the Walhalla Field Office and requires travel and field work. The Forest Stewardship Specialist works within at the direction of the Forest Stewardship Manager to implement the North Dakota Forest Action Plan.

Work Schedule: 40 hours/week; 8 - 5 or similar, M - F with occasional evening and weekend

Advertised Salary: $45,825 DOE

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in forestry or natural resources-related field, or Associate’s degree in forestry or natural resources-related field plus 3 years of experience.
• Valid Driver's license.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Science degree in Forestry.
• Recent work experience in forestry, extension, soils, or conservation.
• Experience using ESRI GIS products.

Core Competencies:

• Familiar with tree identification and tree planting.
• Communicate concisely and professionally with various audiences.
• Engage in respectful/professional deliberation and discussion.
• Enter, organize, maintain, analyze, and summarize data using apps and software including GIS.
• Able to work without direct supervision, travel, stay overnight and work in semi-remote areas.
• Build productive relationships and work cooperatively with others within and across boundaries.
• Work outdoors in all types of weather and safely traverse uneven terrain.
• Work safely.

Applicant Materials Required:

• Resume and
• Letter specifically addressing how you meet the qualifications.

NDSU OFFERS EXCELLENT BENEFITS!

Full time employees are eligible for the following benefits:

• Health Insurance coverage with 100% of the premium paid for by NDSU for Single or Family Plan
  • Option of a PPO/Basic Plan or High Deductible Health Plan with Health Savings Account
  • Benefits begin the first of the month following date of hire
  • Wellness benefits are included for healthy lifestyle participation
• Superb Retirement Plan
  • Employer Contributions range from 7.5% - 12.26% based on position
• Basic Term Life Insurance
• Tuition Waivers for Employee (three classes per calendar year)
• Tuitions Waivers for Spouse/Partner & Dependents (eligible for 50% waiver)
• Paid Leave – including Annual leave, Sick Leave and 10 paid Holidays
• Employee Assistance Program
• Optional benefits include: Supplemental Life, Dental, Vision, Long-term care insurance, Flexible Spending Account (Health & Dependent Care) and Supplemental Retirement Plans
• More Detailed Information Here: Benefits | Human Resources | NDSU

About Us:

The North Dakota Forest Service, part of North Dakota State University, is the state agency which administers cooperative forestry programs statewide. The agency provides technical assistance relating to the management of private forest lands, state forest lands, urban and community forests, tree planting and wildfire protection. The agency works in cooperation with rural landowners, urban residents, communities, rural fire districts, schools, and other governmental entities to direct and strengthen forestry services. The agency also operates a forest tree nursery and manages its own state forest lands.

North Dakota State University is distinctive as a student focused, land-grant, research university. We educate leaders who solve national and global challenges by providing affordable access to an excellent education that combines teaching and research in a rich learning environment.

NDSU is in the highest Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education, R1, granted to the top research institutions in the country.

NDSU has offices across the state of North Dakota, and the main campus is in Fargo, on the Minnesota border. Along with Moorhead, Minnesota, Fargo forms one of the largest metropolitan centers between Minneapolis and Seattle. The community is consistently ranked as one of the best places to live.

No Smoking Notice:

As an employer, the State of North Dakota prohibits smoking in all places of state employment in accordance with N.D.C.C. § 23-12-10.

EO/AA Statement:

NDSU does not discriminate in its programs and activities on the basis of age, color, gender expression/identity, genetic information, marital status, national origin, participation in lawful off-campus activity, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, public assistance status, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, spousal relationship to current employee, or veteran status, as applicable. Direct inquiries to: Vice Provost, Title IX/ADA Coordinator, Old Main 201, NDSU Main Campus, Fargo, ND, 58108, 701-231-7708, ndsu.eoaa@ndsu.edu.

Diversity Statement:

NDSU strives to be a community of belonging, recognizing unique differences as strengths of our university. We seek to recruit and retain a diverse workforce that supports a community in which diverse populations and perspectives will know and learn from one another. NDSU values candidates who are committed to our core values of respect, inclusivity, community, creativity, excellence, impact, innovation, integrity, resilience, responsiveness, and transformation. Successful candidates will be committed to and help advance our strategic goal to create and maintain an open and respectful environment to promote inclusivity and diversity as a cornerstone of education, research, and outreach.

Veteran’s Preference Notice:

This position is subject to North Dakota Veteran’s Preference requirements.

Reasonable Accommodation Information

North Dakota State University is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its services, programs, activities, education, and employment for individuals with disabilities. To request disability accommodation in the application process, please contact Human Resources at 701-231-8961 or ndsu.hr@ndsu.edu.