CS-214 Position Description Form s27

CS-214 1. Position Code REV 7/2004 NATRMGR3A39N State of Michigan Department of Civil Service Capitol Commons Center, P.O. Box 30002 Lansing, MI 48909 Federal privacy laws and/or state confidentiality requirements protect POSITION DESCRIPTION a portion of this information.

This form is to be completed by the person that occupies the position being described and reviewed by the supervisor and appointing authority to ensure its accuracy. It is important that each of the parties sign and date the form. If the position is vacant, the supervisor and appointing authority should complete the form.

This form will serve as the official classification document of record for this position. Please take the time to complete this form as accurately as you can since the information in this form is used to determine the proper classification of the position. THE SUPERVISOR AND/OR APPOINTING AUTHORITY SHOULD COMPLETE THIS PAGE.

2. Employee’s Name (Last, First, M.I.) 8. Department/Agency Natural Resources

3. Employee Identification Number 9. Bureau (Institution, Board, or Commission) Resource Management

4. Civil Service Classification of Position 10. Division Natural Resource Manager 14 Forest Resources

5. Working Title of Position (What the agency titles the 11. Section position) Forest Planning and Operations Timber Sale and Utilization Programs Unit Manager

6. Name and Classification of Direct Supervisor 12. Unit David Price, State Administrative Manager 15 Timber Sale and Utilization Programs

7. Name and Classification of Next Higher Level 13. Work Location (City and Address)/Hours of Work Supervisor 525 W. Allegan, Lansing, MI 48933 Debbie Begalle, State Div. Adm. 17 Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. Intermittent work outside of Lansing may be allowed

14. General Summary of Function/Purpose of Position This position oversees the Unit responsible for Michigan DNR and U.S. Forest Service Good Neighbor Authority (GNA) timber sale and the DNR Forest Utilization and Marketing programs. The timber sale program entails all state forest and GNA timber sale advertisement, bidding, and contracting through the Vegetation Management System timber sale software program. The position is responsible for periodic revision of GNA Master and Supplemental Project Agreements, working with DNR and U. S. Forest (USFS) staff. The position is also responsible for leading the development and maintenance of software systems, databases, policy and procedures, reporting, and training programs related to DNR timber sale operations. The position supervises staff in the timber sale and forest utilization and marketing programs. It directly interfaces with forest products industry producers, primary mills, and secondary manufacturers, and is responsible for the development and maintenance of all databases and reports associated with the forest products industry. The position also supervises a forest economist specialist that provides technical expertise and analytical capacity for matters related to micro- and macro- economic aspects of forest management and other activities related to state forestland and the larger forest economy of Michigan. For Civil Service Use Only

15. Please describe your assigned duties, percent of time spent performing each duty, and explain what is done to complete each duty. List your duties in the order of importance, from most important to least important. The total percentage of all duties performed must equal 100 percent.

Duty 1 General Summary of Duty 1 % of Time 20 Supervise staff to ensure programmatic compliance with all applicable work statutes, rules, policies and procedures.

Individual tasks related to the duty.

 Assign, approve, and review work products.  Provide guidance and support on work methods and training requirements.  Perform full range of supervisory activities including approval of time and attendance and expense reimbursement, establishment and review of performance objectives, approval of leave, and provision of oral and written counseling.

Duty 2 General Summary of Duty 2 % of Time 30 Oversee all Lansing staff, systems, databases, policy and procedures, reporting, and training programs for timber sale operations on State Forest lands. Individual tasks related to the duty.  Oversee the development and maintenance of the Vegetative Management System (VMS – the DNR’s timber sale software program), working directly with DTMB, contractors and staff.  Ensure the development and maintenance of the VMS User Manual.  Ensure proper and timely staff training is conducted for new VMS modules prior to implementation.  Monitor and update DNR and FRD timber sale policies, procedures, and other supporting documents to ensure they are in conformance with the requirements of forest certification standards.  Ensure the accurate and timely preparation and posting of routine department timber sale program reports, and submission of quarterly and annual legislative reports.  Oversee the contract timber sale preparation program, and regularly monitor and provide status updates to management and field staff.  Work with the FRD Inventory Specialist and district supervisors to develop the annual timber sale Plan of Work and provide regular progress updates to management and field staff.  Monitor timber sale postings, bids and contracts, and make recommendations to resolve issues or conflicts related to timber sale contracts.  Monitor and communicate changes in timber markets to management and field staff.  Ensure the routine maintenance of DNR inter- and intranet timber sale program web pages.

Duty 3 General Summary of Duty 3 % of Time 20 Oversee staff, databases and reports for the Utilization and Marketing Program and maintain communications with organizations related to the forest products industry.

 Maintain close communication and collaboration with the forest products industry businesses and organizations, universities, the U.S. Forest Service, and other state agencies (Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development and the Michigan Economic Development Corporation).  Ensure the periodic accomplishment of the Timber Product Output survey, and the timely development and publication of the Michigan Forest Product Industry Directory.  Ensure the development and publication of forest products informational materials, and periodic newsletters to DNR staff and the forest products industry.  Oversee the development and maintenance of the Michigan Wood database and web portal, working directly with DTMB and contractors in this regard.  Ensure the accurate and timely timber capacity analyses in support of existing and new forest products mills and other production facilities.

Duty General Summary of Duty 4 % of Time 15 Oversee the implementation of U.S. Forest Service (USFS) Good Neighbor Authority (GNA) on Michigan national forest lands.

 Conduct programmatic reviews of USFS GNA policies and procedures, direct oversight of GNA Master Agreement and Supplemental Project Agreement (SPA) revisions, including coordination of projects and budgetary, financial and personnel analyses associated with annual SPA revision.  Ensure quarterly and annual GNA reporting to the USFS is completed in an accurate and timely manner.  Maintain close communication with lead contacts for each national forest, the FRD District GNA leads, and Program Services Section accounting staff for implementation GNA.

Duty 5 General Summary of Duty 5 % of Time 10 Oversee staff, analyses and research projects related to forest economics, and provide information to management and partners.

 Oversee the conduct of analyses related to operations and investments in state forest management to enhance the economic contribution of forest-based resources, commodities, amenities, and related employment to the State of Michigan.  Oversee collaborative research of forest products industry economics with universities, in support of the Governor’s Forest Products Summit and DNR needs.  Provide guidance to Division managers on the long- and short-term financial implications of current and alternative management policies and practices.  Provide information to Division managers, Department advisory committees, and the Michigan forest products industry on current forest products market conditions and prices and likely near- and long-term market trends.

Duty 6 General Summary of Duty 6 % of Time 5 Other Section, Division and Department projects or activities.

Individual tasks related to the duty.  Perform other Section, Division, or Department projects and duties as assigned.  Support the U.S. Forest Service, Forest Inventory and Analysis (FIA) program, ensure direct staff participation in annual meetings, and the composition and review of annual and other periodic FIA reports for Michigan.  Prepare and present information and reports.

16. Describe the types of decisions you make independently in your position and tell who and/or what is affected by those decisions. Use additional sheets, if necessary. 1) Development of recommendations for design, build, and implementation of VMS. 2) Setting day to day priorities for Unit staff and work.

17. Describe the types of decisions that require your supervisor’s review. Recommended changes in FRD policy. FRD budget recommendations. Purchasing of equipment and supplies.

18. What kind of physical effort do you use in your position? What environmental conditions are you physically exposed to in your position? Indicate the amount of time and intensity of each activity and condition. Refer to instructions on page 2. Typical office environment including computer work. Some travel and field work in inclement weather.

19. List the names and classification titles of classified employees whom you immediately supervise or oversee on a full- time, on-going basis. (If more than 10, list only classification titles and the number of employees in each classification.) NAME CLASS TITLE NAME CLASS TITLE

Douglas Heym Forest Mangt. Spec. 13 Vacant (Economist) Forest Mangt. Specialist 13 Donovan Asselin Forester 12 David Neumann Forest Mangt. Spec. 13 Brenda Haskill Forester 12 Jake Reid LT Forester 9 20. My responsibility for the above-listed employees includes the following (check as many as apply):

Complete and sign service ratings. Assign work. Provide formal written counseling. Approve work. Approve leave requests. Review work. Approve time and attendance. Provide guidance on work methods. Orally reprimand. Train employees in the work.

21. I certify that the above answers are my own and are accurate and complete.

11/2/16 Signature Date

NOTE: Make a copy of this form for your records.

TO BE COMPLETED BY DIRECT SUPERVISOR 22. Do you agree with the responses from the employee for Items 1 through 20? If not, which items do you disagree with and why? Yes

23. What are the essential duties of this position? Duties 1 through 4 and supervision of staff.

24. Indicate specifically how the position’s duties and responsibilities have changed since the position was last reviewed. The Forest Planning and Operation (FPO) section was reorganized recently. The previous Forest Planning and Inventory Unit supervisor position has been dissolved and the direct oversight of staff and functions will be by the section manager. The new Timber Sale and Utilization Programs Unit manager will supervise the staff and functions of the timber sale and the utilization and marketing programs as a unit within the FPO section.

25. What is the function of the work area and how does this position fit into that function? The Forest Planning and Operation Section provides expertise, knowledge, guidance, and leadership on forestry, forest land, and natural resource management statewide across all land ownership. This position provides oversight, expertise and guidance directly related to the forest products industry, particularly the DNR timber sale program on DNA managed lands and national forest lands (under Good Neighbor Authority), and efforts at coordinated forest products utilization and marketing and associated analyses and research related to forest economics. This function is key to fulfilling mission, goals and objectives of the State that have been delegated to DNR FRD.

26. In your opinion, what are the minimum education and experience qualifications needed to perform the essential functions of this position. EDUCATION: Possession of a bachelor’s or graduate degree in forestry, forest management, natural resources management, or a related field. A degree in forestry is preferred.

EXPERIENCE: Three years of experience equivalent to P11-level Forester, or Resources Analyst; OR Two years of experience equivalent to a 12-level Forest Management Analyst; OR One year of experience equivalent to a 13-level natural resources specialist or manager.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES: Supervisory experience and knowledge of personnel management. Knowledge of the laws, principles, and practices of forestry and natural resource management. Knowledge of inventory methods, silviculture, timber cruise and appraisal methods, timber sale contracting, and evaluating forest economic and natural resources values. Knowledge of GIS and its uses related to natural resources management. Ability to instruct, direct and evaluate employees. Ability to interpret complex scientific and/or legal documents. Ability to communicate effectively with others and to maintain favorable public relations.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS: None.

NOTE: Civil Service approval of this position does not constitute agreement with or acceptance of the desirable qualifications 27. I certify that the information presented in this position description provides a complete and accurate depiction of the duties and responsibilities assigned to this position.

Supervisor’s Signature Date TO BE FILLED OUT BY APPOINTING AUTHORITY 28. Indicate any exceptions or additions to the statements of the employee(s) or supervisor.

29. I certify that the entries on these pages are accurate and complete.

Appointing Authority’s Signature Date