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. Montana DNRC (mt.gov)

Work Unit Overview:
The Forestry & Trust Lands Division (FTLD) for the Department of Natural Resources and Conservation (DNRC) manages the state's trust land resources to produce revenues for trust beneficiaries, while considering environmental factors and protecting the future income-generating capacity of the land. The division manages approximately 5.2 million surface acres and 6.2 million acres of mineral rights. There are 14 trust beneficiaries - including the public schools (K-12) and the university system. The Trust Lands are comprised of: Agriculture and Grazing Management Bureau, Forest Management Bureau, Minerals Management Bureau, Real Estate Management Bureau, Recreational Use Program and the Finance Program. Majority of division staff are located in six field offices around the state.

Job Overview:
The position provides administrative operations support for the Trust Lands bureaus of the Forestry & Trust Lands Division, including support for the Administrator, Deputy Administrator, Finance Manager/Budget Analyst, and Bureau Chiefs. In addition, the position provides administrative support for the State Board of Land Commissioners (Land Board), which includes the Governor, Attorney General, State Auditor, Secretary of State, and Superintendent of Public Instructions.

This position works with a diverse group of people, including land managers, the public, elected officials, the DNRC Director’s Office, etc. and reports to the Trust Lands Finance Manager/Budget Analyst.

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.

• Financial and Budgeting Administration
• Land Board Administration
• Division Administrative Duties

APPLICATION MATERIALS REQUIRED FOR THIS POSITION ARE:

• State Application
• Cover Letter
• Resume

Please apply through the state of Montana website mt.gov Home (mt.gov)

HELPFUL HINT:
You must check the “relevant document” box to ensure your attachments are uploading correctly to the specific application.

BENEFITS:

• Health Care & Benefits
• Retirement
• Paid Vacation, Sick Leave and Holidays

Approximately 5% travel time with occasional overnight travel.

• If you are interested in a complete job description please contact HR at Stacey.Gabrio@mt.gov

Minimum Qualifications (Education and Experience):

• Associate degree in business administration, communications, accounting, and/or office technology.
• Two years of directly related experience in a professional office setting.
• Other combinations of education and experience may be considered on a case-by-case basis.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Knowledge of general office administration and procedures, general accounting and budgeting principles; knowledge of standard business (word, excel, power point) and accounting software; and general knowledge of record management principles and practices.

Proficiency with excel is required, including demonstrated ability to perform advanced functions such as pivot tables; skill with graphic design and web page management; requires excellent grammatical skills and proficiency and experience with routine business writing and correspondence.

Ability to effectively communicate with a wide variety of personalities both verbally and in writing; ability to organize and prioritize multiple projects simultaneously; ability to meet deadlines and remain professional under stressful circumstances and the ability to ensure high quality work products on a consistent basis.

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".