Chief State Forester (Forester)

This position serves as the Chief of the Forest Resources Division.  As such, the position oversees the planning, development, implementation, and management of statewide programs for the Forest Resources Division to manage the State's forest resources and to help implement the Department's mission.  The position is responsible for the overall performance, effectiveness, supervision, and administration of the Division, including:
 
1. Direct and oversee Forest Resource division programs and personnel;
2. Serve as an active member of the DNR management; and
3. Serve as State Forester

Education
Possession of a bachelor's degree in any major.  See specific educational requirements in the Additional Requirements and Information Section.

Experience
Two years of professional managerial experience.

While the Civil Service requirement for the State Bureau Administrator 18 is a bachelor's degree in any major, this position will serve as the State Forester.  In accordance with PA 451 of 1994 Part 505 the State Forester is required to possess a 4 year degree in Forestry.   Only applicants with a 4 year degree in Forestry will be considered for this position.
 
The following has been identified as a key knowledge, skill, and ability area.  The information you provide will be reviewed as part of this selection process.  Please limit your response to 1/2 page or less for the following and provide as an attachment:
 
Please provide a brief description, including the actions you personally took in each of the following: 

• You were new to an upper level or mid-management level job and you identified an inherited problem that you quickly resolved.  How did you approach the problem?  How did you solve it?
• Describe the best achievement in your professional career.  What did you learn from that achievement?
• Describe the most controversial problem you have faced that you couldn't resolve.  What alternatives did you consider?  What actions did you take?

For a complete copy of the position description click here.

Information provided in your application, resume, cover letter, transcripts, and any other documentation provided will be used to verify responses to the supplemental questions.  Unsupported responses will not be considered further.

If applicable, you must attach an electronic and/or scanned copy of your official college/university transcripts.  For our purposes, "Official Transcripts" must contain the college/university name and address, the degree conferred and date granted, coursework completed (especially if no degree granted), and the Registrar's signature and/or seal.

Your application for any position does not guarantee that you will be contacted by the Department/Agency for further consideration.  Only those applicants interviewed will be notified of the results.