Program Manager - Northwestern Area Operations Manager

Montana State Government

  • Kalispell, MT
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 23 days ago
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 position serves as the Northwestern Land Office’s (NWLO) Area operations Manager and is responsible for planning and coordinating delivery of Trust Land Management and Forestry Division programs within the Land Office and the five Units that comprise the Northwest Area. This position has primary oversight of the facilities maintenance and fleet management within the Northwest Area but delegates the day to day upkeep to the Units and Program Managers at the Land Office. This position also is the lead safety representative for the Area and primary point of contact for safety program delivery, related issues, and inspections. The position also provides specific oversight and coordination to those projects and programs that span both divisions including, but not limited to prescribed fire and training, and performs a variety of other duties as assigned. These collective duties are coordinated with the Area Manager, Unit Managers, Program Managers, and Bureau management and staff. The incumbent reports to the Area Manager and directly and indirectly supervises three Land Office Program Managers, and their assigned personnel.Essential Functions (Major Duties or Responsibilities): These job functions are the essential duties of the position and are not all-inclusive of all the duties that may be assigned to the incumbent.Program Planning and Development:
This position is responsible for planning, coordinating, and integrating field operations with centralized Department functions. This includes developing and integrating operational plans and procedures; coordinating multiple projects, resource allocations, and Unit operations; coordinating the Area's implementation of Forestry Assistance, Good Neighbor Authority, Fire and Aviation, Trust Lands: Forest Management, Real Estate, Ag and Grazing, and Recreations programs, and providing public communication and outreach. This requires extensive knowledge of natural resource management, including fire suppression, resource management, and forest improvement; program and project management; negotiation and mediation techniques; business and public communication principles; and the Department mission and Area and Unit goals and objectives. Field program development also requires skills in integrating multiple and sometimes conflicting objectives; negotiating, mediating, and communicating effectively verbally and in writing; project planning and administration; organizing and reviewing the work of others; and developing appropriate resource management practices and policies. This position requires abilities in developing innovative solutions to complex and sometimes unprecedented problems affecting field operations, negotiating consensus, mediating contentious issues, and translating technical information to varied audiences.Program Oversight:
This position provides oversight to the NWLO’s Programs to ensure adequate resources, coordination, and representation necessary to accomplish program objectives. Program oversight includes planning and program monitoring, budgeting and fiscal support; contracted services administration, facility and equipment maintenance, training, and field representation. Effective program oversight requires extensive knowledge of natural resource management, including fire suppression, resource management, and forest improvement program and project management; basic real estate and rights of way principles and practices; negotiation and mediation techniques; business and public communication Principles; and the Department mission and Area and Unit goals and objectives. These duties also require skills and abilities in integrating multiple and sometimes conflicting objectives; negotiating, mediating, and communicating effectively verbally and in writing; project planning and administration; organizing and reviewing the work of others; developing resource management practices; plan and conduct presentations and training; and develop innovative solutions to complex and sometimes unprecedented problems affecting field operations.Staff Supervision:
This position directly supervises 3 Land Office Program Managers and 2 Program Specialists (5 FTE) and indirectly supervises (23 FTE) through subordinate supervisors.
This involves reviewing subordinate work plans and procedures; handling disciplinary actions and resolving conflicts; and hiring, training, and providing recommendations for rewarding and terminating staff. The position is responsible for determining duties and responsibilities of subordinate positions; allocating human resources; and evaluating performance. This work requires knowledge of Department and State personnel procedures and policies, employment law, program requirements, and personnel management practices and techniques.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:
  • Paid Vacation, Sick Leave and Holidays
  • Health, Dental, Prescription, and Vision Coverage
  • Retirement Plans
  • Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) – Employment with the State of Montana may qualify you to receive student loan forgiveness under the PSLF. Look here,
to learn more and see if you may qualify!*If you are interested in a complete job description, please contact HR at Stacey.Gabrio@mt.gov.QualificationsMinimum Qualifications (Education and Experience):
The required knowledge, skills, and abilities are typically acquired through a combination of education and experience equivalent to a bachelor's degree in a resource management-related field plus at least six (6) years of relevant experience, including five (5) years of supervisory and program management experience.Alternate combinations of education and experience that have resulted in the acquisition of the above listed KSA's may also be considered.Required knowledge, skills, and abilities:
Knowledge:
This position requires extensive knowledge of natural resource management, including broad disciplines such as fire suppression, resource management, and forest improvement; program and project management; negotiation and mediation techniques; Awareness of Departmental organization; agency business practices; public communication principles; and the Department mission and Area and Unit goals and objectives. Supervisory responsibilities require knowledge of Department and State personnel procedures and policies, employment law, program requirements, and personnel management practices and techniques.Skills:
This position requires skills in integrating multiple and sometimes conflicting program objectives into a consistent and comprehensive operation; negotiating, mediating, and communicating effectively verbally and in writing; project planning and administration; organizing and reviewing the work of others; and developing resource management practices and policies that respond to dynamic field conditions while satisfying broader Area and Department objectives and requirements. The position also requires skill in the operation of agency vehicles and equipment, standard business software applications (e.g., word processing, spreadsheets, databases, etc.), fire suppression tools and equipment, and specialized communications systems.Abilities:
This position requires the ability to manage multiple project priorities and objectives; plan and conduct presentations and training; and develop innovative solutions to complex and sometimes unprecedented problems affecting program delivery and implementation. The position also requires the ability to negotiate consensus, mediate contentious issues, and translate technical information to varied audiences.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"

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