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. We value and respect each other. We create collaborative work environments. We build and maintain strong relationships. We practice accountability. We celebrate our successes and take pride in our work Job Overview: This is a natural resource management position which performs field, professional and administrative tasks in the management, leasing, development, and regulation of State land in the five county area (Conrad Unit Office). The Conrad Unit Office is responsible for general field operations and administrative duties on 360,496 surface acres and 525,666 subsurface acres of School Trust Lands. As a Land Use Specialist in the Conrad Unit, the incumbent deals with a variety of biologically complex and politically sensitive land management issues. //Essential Functions (Major Duties or Responsibilities):These job functions are the essential duties of the position and are not all-inclusive of the duties the incumbent may be assigned. Perform field related resource management duties on 940 surface leases covering 360,496 acres and mineral management covering 525,666 subsurface acres within the Conrad Unit Office. These duties are performed for the Trust LandManagement Division, which includes the Agriculture and Grazing Management Bureau, Mineral Management Bureau, ForestManagement and the Real Estate Management Bureau. Perform land use administration duties related to resource management on 940 surface leases covering 360,496 acres and mineral management covering 525,666 subsurface acres within the Conrad Unit Office. This involves a wide range of responsibilities dealing with special uses, improvement requests, and other uses of StateLandincluding unauthorized uses and general administrative assistance to lessees, licensees, the general public, and other State, Federal, and private agencies. These duties are performed for the Trust LandManagement Division, which includes the Agriculture and Grazing Management Bureau, Mineral Management Bureau, ForestManagement and the Real Estate Management Bureau. Assist in the administration of DNRC's participation in the Federal Farm Program on the current 60,800 acres of classified agricultural land within the Conrad Unit vicinity. Perform land use administration duties related to resource management on 940 surface leases covering 360,496 acres and mineral management covering 525,666 subsurface acres within the Conrad Unit Office. This involves a wide range of responsibilities dealing with special uses, improvement requests, and other uses ofStateLandincluding unauthorized uses and general administrative assistance to lessees, licensees, the general public, and other State, Federal, and private agencies. These duties are performed for theTrustLandManagement Division, which includes the Agriculture and Grazing Management Bureau, Mineral Management Bureau,ForestManagement and the Real Estate Management Bureau. Perform land use administration duties related to resource management on 940 surface leases covering 360,496 acres and mineral management covering 525,666 subsurface acres within the Conrad Unit Office. This involves a wide range of responsibilities dealing with special uses, improvement requests, and other uses ofStateLandincluding unauthorized uses and general administrative assistance to lessees, licensees, the general public, and other State, Federal, and private agencies. These duties are performed for theTrustLandManagement Division, which includes the Agriculture and Grazing Management Bureau, Mineral Management Bureau,ForestManagement and the Real Estate Management Bureau. APPLICATION MATERIALS REQUIRED FOR THIS POSITION ARE:? Online State of Montana application Resume Cover Letter HELPFUL HINT: You must check the "relevant document" box to ensure your attachments are uploading correctly to the specific application. Benefits: Work/life balance Medical, dental, and vision coverage Retirement plans Generous paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays Pre-tax flexible spending accounts A vibrant Employee Assistance Program State of Montana employment may qualify you to receive student loan forgiveness under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness. Look here to learn more and understand whether or not you may qualify. Additional benefit package information is available here. The State of Montana has a decentralized human resources (HR) system. Each agency is responsible for its own recruitment and selection. Anyone who requires a reasonable accommodation during the application or hiring process should contact the agency's HR staff, as identified on the job listing, or by dialing the Montana Relay at 711. Montana Job Service Offices also offer services, including assistance with submitting an online application. State government does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth or medical conditions related to pregnancy or childbirth, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, marital status, creed, political beliefs or affiliation, veteran status, military service, retaliation, or any other factor not related to merit and qualifications of an employee or applicant. If you are interested in a complete job description, please contact HR at Stacey.Gabrio@mt.gov. Minimum Qualifications (Education and Experience): Bachelor's Degree which includes areas of study or knowledge and skills in Agronomy, Range Science, Wildlife Biology, Natural Resource Management, Natural Resources, Rangeland Ecology, Land Resources, Environmental Resources, and Land Rehabilitation. No prior work experience required. This agency will accept alternative methods of obtaining necessary qualifications. Physical and Environmental Demands: Requires extensive field work in remote areas. Ability to walk 5-10 miles per day in rugged environments. Driving 15,000 per year with a majority of miles on gravel or unimproved roads. Overnight stays are required. 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". The State of Montana does not sponsor. Title: Range Conservation Scientist 1- Land Use Specialist Location: Conrad Requisition ID: 25142870
