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SalaryMontana 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. Montana DNRC (mt.gov)
Opportunity
The position of Land Use Specialist offers an exciting career in natural resource management, with opportunities to work outdoors and learn a multitude of different and everchanging natural resource programs and disciplines. This position is personally rewarding and fulfilling in the fact that the active management of these natural resources will benefit educational programs within Montana for current and future generations of students. The successful candidate will undergo training to allow them to use professional judgment and decision making regarding multiple use natural resource management in the following fields:
- Rangeland Management
- Crop Management
- Real Estate Planning and Management
- Mineral Lease Development
- Renewable Energy Leasing
- Forestry
Salary: $58,136.00 yearly/ $27.95 hourly
Located in Miles City, MT
Miles City is located in the center of Southeastern Montana at the confluence of the Yellowstone and Tongue Rivers, with the comfortable population of 8,500, creating the hub for many surrounding communities and is only a two-hour drive from Billings, Montana's largest city. The rural nature of the area lends itself to affordable housing and a small-town atmosphere that is perfect for raising a family. The community is active with events happening all throughout the year and a downtown with unique shops, restaurants, and entertainment. The area boasts abundant recreational opportunities with publicly accessible hunting, fishing and hiking throughout the area. Areas such as Fort Peck Lake, Makoshika, Medicine Rocks, Pirogue Island State Parks; The Terry Badlands, Strawberry Hill, Spotted Eagle Recreation Area and The Custer National Forest. Miles City is one of the oldest and most historical towns within Montana, join us and find the gems this area of the state has to offer.
Benefits:
We offer retirement plans, paid sick leave and vacation and holidays which combine to 38 days per year. If you are interested in the details of our robust health care and benefits package, please go here Health Care & Benefits Division
APPLICATION MATERIALS REQUIRED FOR THIS POSITION ARE:
- Online State of Montana application
- Resume
- Cover Letter
- Supplemental Questions - You must answer each of the questions below by creating a document and attaching it to your application.
Supplemental Questions:
Describe your education, experience or knowledge regarding State Trust Land Management. Detail how multiple use natural resource management might be implemented regarding State Trust Land.
When reviewing rangeland, what factors do you take into consideration when evaluating rangeland health, trends, and determining appropriate stocking levels?
Describe your ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects with limited direction or oversight from management.
Please apply through the State of Montana jobs website
Need more information about the job?
If you are interested in a complete job description, please contact HR at Jennifer.Downing@mt.gov
Minimum Qualifications (Education and Experience):
The knowledge, skills and abilities required for this position are typically acquired through a combination of education and experience equivalent to a Bachelor of Science Degree in a Natural Resource Management field (preferably Range Management, Natural Resource Management, Agronomy, Ag Business or Agriculture), and two years of progressively responsible administrative and professional experience, of which involve similar program experience.
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".
