Working Title: Forestry Office Manager
Job Class: Office & Administrative Specialist Senior
Agency: AMN Department of Natural Resources
Job ID: 89947
Location: Bemidji
Telework Eligible : No
Full/Part Time : Full-Time
Regular/Temporary: Unlimited
Who May Apply: Open to all qualified job seekers
Date Posted: 10/31/2025
Closing Date: 11/13/2025
Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit: Department of Natural Resources
Division/Unit: Forestry
Work Shift/Work Hours: Day Shift
Days of Work: Monday - Friday
Travel Required : Yes, for training and meetings
Salary Range: $22.23 - $30.09 / hourly; $46,416 - $62,828 / annually
Classified Status: Classified
Bargaining Unit/Union : 206 - Clerical/AFSCME
Work Area : Bemidji Area
FLSA Status : Nonexempt
Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities (https://mn.gov/mmb/careers/diverse-workforce/people-with-disabilities/connect700/) : Yes
The work you'll do is more than just a job.
At the State of Minnesota, employees play a critical role in developing policies, providing essential services, and working to improve the well-being and quality of life for all Minnesotans. The State of Minnesota is committed to equity and inclusion, and invests in employees by providing benefits, support resources, and training and development opportunities.
The DNR is currently seeking one (1) Office & Admin Specialist Sr to work in Bemidji, MN. This position exists to administer key activities in area fiscal, budget management and procurement necessary to complete major functions of complex forestry programs, such as State Timber Program, Emergency Wildfire Suppression, Private Forest Management, Lands and Leases. Position independently administers diverse and multifaceted business, budgetary and fiscal management procedures and supports purchasing for Area to ensure compliance with State statute and purchasing policies.
Responsibilities include but limited to:
Travel as needed between area offices for trainings and meetings.
Administer and reconcile all procurement activity for the Area operations each month so that purchase transactions and payments are in a timely manner and in accordance with Minnesota Statutes, Department of Finance and Materials Management policies and procedures.
Oversee all timber contract financial guarantees and timber invoices.
Track and administer cost accounting for fire suppression services.
Collaborate with supervisor in calculating and preparing area annual budget requests.
Provide technical knowledge and assistance to foresters.
Provide policy and procedural information to Timber Contract Holders.
Audit and enter scales from Timber Contracts to provide accurate accounting and records of timber volumes and species sold on each contract.
Support Area Timber Program staff in operations relating to forest management activities.
Manage administrative operations for the Area so that the goals and directions of the Division of Forestry are properly executed, and the public is well-served.
Collaborate with Area Fire Program Forester with forest fire support services, communication, and customer education, so they are effectively and correctly maintained.
Assist Silviculture Program Forester and Roads Program Forester with development and road maintenance issues and contracts within purchase authority.
Minimum Qualifications
Knowledge of general office equipment including two-way radio systems and pagers, copiers, phone system, personal computer, printers, scanners, postage machine, etc. sufficient to maintain and use and provide direction.
Knowledge of procurement and invoicing processes and procedures.
Knowledge of accounting, business principles and bookkeeping sufficient to monitor, collect and analyze data and reconcile errors.
Mathematic and accounting skills sufficient to review, track, analyze, and prepare financial summaries and reports.
Advanced word processing skills sufficient to carry out administrative tasks and ensure documents and records are complete, accurate, and current.
Customer service and communication skills sufficient to respond promptly, professionally, and accurately with internal and external customers.
Organizational and time management skills sufficient to prioritize workload, meet required deadlines, initiate and follow-up on activities independently.
Interpersonal skills sufficient to work with a variety of internal and external customers on a broad range of tasks and responsibilities.
Proofreading/editing skills sufficient to ensure accuracy of written materials.
Spreadsheet and database skills sufficient to accurately enter data, retrieve information, manage data, and generate reports.
Lead worker skills sufficient to provide direction in administrative procedures and/or office functions.
Ability to work in demanding situations, such as fire.
Ability to distinguish confidential information and maintain data privacy is required.
Ability to analyze financial records, reports, locate errors, and recommend solutions to procedural and policy guidelines.
Ability to understand and locate legal descriptions, reading maps and plat books.
Preferred Qualifications
Three or more years of general office experience.
Experience using WORD, EXCEL, Microsoft Outlook, SWIFT, and TSM.
Knowledge of the functions of each division of the DNR and their respective relationships to the general public.
Knowledge of the fire billing procedures, Enforcement Manual and Fire Business Manual Chargeback procedures.
Knowledge of the Incident Command System structure, basic processes, and Command positions sufficient to support and host Incident Management Teams when needed.
Knowledge of state budgeting, procurement and invoicing processes and procedures sufficient to prepare and interpret fiscal records and reports, analyze account balances and budgets, receipt invoices.
Additional Requirements
Applicants must have the ability to meet the physical requirements and work in the environmental conditions of the position, with or without reasonable accommodations.
In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g. H1B status).
It is policy of the Department of Natural Resources that all candidates submit to a background check prior to employment. The background check may consist of the following components:
Conflict of Interest Review
Criminal History Check
Education Verification
Employment Reference / Records Check
License / Certification Verification
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Minnesota State Colleges and Universities is an Equal Opportunity employer/educator committed to the principles of diversity. We prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their race, sex, color, creed, religion, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or membership in a local commission as defined by law. As an affirmative action employer, we actively seek and encourage applications from women, minorities, persons with disabilities, and individuals with protected veteran status.
Reasonable accommodations will be made to all qualified applicants with disabilities. If you are an individual with a disability who needs assistance or cannot access the online job application system, please contact the job information line at 651-259-3637 or email careers@state.mn.us . Please indicate what assistance is needed.
