Timber Sales Specialist

Company: Michigan Department of Natural Resources
Location: East Lansing
Posted on: March 15, 2020

Job Description:

Under direction provided by the Timber Sales and Utilization Programs Unit Manager, this specialist is responsible for statewide activities related to the Department of Natural Resource (DNR) timber sale program. Oversees issuance and administration of more than 650 contracts annually to private timber harvesters on approximately 60,000 acres of state forest land generating revenues exceeding 45 million dollars. Formulates and recommends Forests Resources Division (FRD) policy, procedures and guidelines for timber sales and their management, taking into account environmental, biological and social concerns. Supports timber sale programs for other DNR divisions and U.S. Forest Service (USFS) Good Neighbor Authority. Activities include presentations, training, and program review. Audits field operations to ensure that policy and state of the art timber sale practices are being followed. Analyzes data necessary to formulate program recommendations and ensures the use of proper statistical methods to estimate timber volume and value. Works with the Department of Technology Management and Budget (DTMB) to coordinate and oversee information technology projects and the maintenance and development of computer applications related to timber sale management and tracking. More information on this position and how to apply can be found at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/michigan.

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