Forester 2 - Northwestern Land Office Area Forester - (26141475)
Montana Department of Natural Resources and Conservation's mission is to help ensure that Montana's land and water resources provide benefits for present and future generations.
The DNRC believes employees are their most important asset. The DNRC empowers employees to exercise professional judgment in carrying out their duties. Employees are provided with the training and tools necessary to achieve the mission. Both team effort and individual employee expertise are supported and sustained.
Core Values:
The Montana Department of Natural Resources and Conservation’s Forestry and Trust Land Division recognizes that building a collaborative, professional, and inclusive work environment is critical to fulfilling our mission of managing, protecting, and promoting stewardship of Montana’s forests and lands for the benefit of current and future generations and our trust beneficiaries. We hold ourselves to these high standards as we are accountable to the people of Montana.
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We value and respect each other.
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We create collaborative work environments.
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We build and maintain strong relationships.
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We practice accountability.
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We celebrate our successes and take pride in our work
APPLICATION MATERIALS REQUIRED FOR THIS POSITION ARE:
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Online State of Montana application
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Resume
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Cover Letter
HELPFUL HINT: You must check the “relevant document” box to ensure your attachments are uploading correctly to the specific application.
Benefits:
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Paid Vacation, Sick Leave and Holidays
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Health, Dental, Prescription, and Vision Coverage
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Retirement Plans
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Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) – Employment with the State of Montana may qualify you to receive student loan forgiveness under the PSLF. Look here, https://studentaid.ed.gov/sa/repay-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service to learn more and see if you may qualify!
- If you are interested in a complete job description, please contact HR at [email protected]
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Bachelor’s degree in forestry and natural resource management
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Or related field and three to four years directly related experience in forest management.
- Office-based with frequent same day travel for field work, inspections, audits, or other meetings.
- Requires knowledge of forestry and natural resource management including forest management, forest product sales, forest improvement, environmental compliance processes (e.g., EAs and EISs) and other regulatory requirements (land use and access law).
- Knowledge of forest road design and construction, bridge installation, and stream crossings.
- Knowledge of the principles and practices of project management, contracting, information systems, conflict resolution methods and techniques, and records management.
- Administering multiple forest improvement projects
- Verbal and written communication
- Negotiation and conflict management
- Use of personal computers and forestry- and business-related software
- Public speaking
- Communicating both verbally and in writing with a wide variety of individuals in an effective manner
- Organizing and delivering reports.
- ability to be effective in problem-solving and managing conflicts
- establish and maintain effective working relationships with diverse people sometimes in adverse environments.
- Learn and apply DNRC and other state and federal agency rules, regulations, policies and procedures.
- Prioritize assignments and work under deadlines
- Organize and complete detailed work.
Minimum Physical Requirements:
SPECIAL INFORMATION:
Candidates must be eligible to work in the United States. A valid driver's license is required with less than 12 conviction points in the most recent completed 36 months.
ELIGIBILITY TO WORK:
In accordance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act, the person selected must produce within three days of hire documents that show authorization to work in the United States. Examples of such documentation include a birth certificate or Social Security card along with a driver’s license or other picture I.D., or a U.S. passport, or a "green card"
Effective May 4, 2026, this agency is participating in E-Verify to confirm employment eligibility. After accepting a job offer and completing Form I-9, your information will be submitted to the Department of Homeland Security and Social Security Administration for verification.
Applicant Pool Statement: If another department vacancy occurs in this job title within six months, the same applicant pool may be used for the selection.
Training Assignment: This agency may use a training assignment. Employees in training assignments may be paid below the base pay established by the agency pay rules. Conditions of the training assignment will be stated in writing at the time of hire.
Salary: $ 34.05 - 34.05 Hourly
Telework Eligibility: Telework Eligible (Full-time telework is not available. Telework schedule must be supervisor approved.)
Benefits Package Eligibility: Health Insurance, Paid Leave & Holidays, Retirement Plan
Number of Openings: 1
Employee Status: Regular
Schedule: Full-Time
Job Type: Standard
Shift: Day Job
Travel: Yes, 10 % of the Time
Primary Location: Kalispell
Agency: Department of Natural Resources & Conservation
Union: 000 - None
Posting Date: Jun 12, 2026, 11:04:49 AM
Closing Date (based on your computer's timezone): Jul 6, 2026, 12:59:00 AM
Required Application Materials: Cover Letter, Resume, References
Contact Name: Stacey Gabrio |
Contact Email: [email protected] |
Contact Phone: 4064443309
