New Job Community Forestry Specialist In North Dakota

Description & Details: The Community Forestry Specialist provides technical urban and community forestry assistance and support statewide to communities, local units of government, partner agency staff, and others. Responsibilities include conducting community tree inventories, providing sound community forest management advice and plans, assisting with forest health surveys, assisting communities with project planning and grant applications, identifying tree pest issues, and assisting with tree care ordinances. The specialist engages with local groups, individuals, and agency partners to encourage and implement sustainable practices which improve community forests.

Work Schedule: 8-5, M-F with occasional evening and weekend work.

Advertised Salary: $45,284 + DOE

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Science degree in Forestry from an SAF-accredited institution plus 3 months experience, or bachelor’s degree in a related discipline plus one year of field experience.
• Valid driver's license.
• Skills that demonstrate knowledge and expertise in community forestry, forest management, arboriculture, natural resources management, conservation, or closely related fields.
• Basic computer skills and ability to use Microsoft Office programs (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• The ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with colleagues, partners and stakeholders.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, with individuals and groups.
• Ability to conduct oneself professionally, be self-directed in the work environment and work flexible and extended hours.
• Willingness and ability to travel alone, stay overnight and work in semi-rural areas.
• An interest and ability to work with people of diverse backgrounds and a commitment to the principles of diversity.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Meet minimum qualifications, plus:
• Recent work experience in community forestry, forestry, extension, soils, conservation, or arboriculture.
• Basic skills using forestry tools including GIS software.
• Current ISA-Certified Arborist.

Applicant Materials Required:

• Letter detailing how applicant meets qualifications.
• Resume.

Benefits:

NDSU offers a comprehensive benefits package which includes single or family health insurance coverage with premiums paid for by the university – with an effective date for new employees the first of the month following date of hire. Other benefits include, wellness benefits, basic life insurance, retirement plan, tuition waiver, annual leave, EAP, sick leave and holiday pay. Optional benefits include supplemental life, dental, vision, long-term care insurance, flexible spending account, and supplemental retirement plans.

About Us:

The North Dakota Forest Service 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 government entities to direct and strengthen forestry services. The Forest Service also operates a tree seedling nursery and manages 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:

North Dakota State University is an Equal Opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to 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.

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 [email protected].

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