-Agency Promotions Only- Regional Enforcement Coordinator - 5883 (Old Town)

Location: Old Town,Maine,United States

REGIONAL ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR

-AGENCY PROMOTIONS ONLY-

Opening Date:

February 04, 2025

Closing Date:

February 18, 2025

Location:

Old Town (Central Region)

Position #:

01715-5883

Position Type:

Permanent Full Time

Class Code:

9458

Grade/Salary:

Grade 27 - $58,219.20 - $81,806.41 Per Year

The Department of Agriculture, Conservation & Forestry has a current vacancy for a Regional Enforcement Coordinator in the Bureau of Forestry, Forest Policy and Management Division, based in Old Town, Maine. The actual location is flexible.

BRIEF JOB DESCRIPTION: This is professional, interdisciplinary forestry work involved in coordinating the enforcement of various forest practices laws and agency rules, including the Forest Practices Act, timber harvesting in the jurisdiction of the Land Use Planning Commission, Statewide Standards for Timber Harvesting and Related Activities in shoreland areas, and liquidation harvesting. Duties include planning, organizing, and coordinating the enforcement of forest practices laws, and rules in one of three regions of the state. 

As one of 3 Maine Forest Service (MFS) Regional Enforcement Coordinators statewide, you will lead enforcement and permitting efforts in your assigned area related to timber harvesting and associated activities. You will also provide education and assistance to multiple audiences, monitor forest conditions, forest operations, and promote stewardship of Maine’s critical forest resources. Frequent statewide travel is required.

Typical Duties:

• Plan, organize, and coordinate the enforcement of the Forest Practices Act and other forest practices laws and rules in one of three regions of the state.
• Plan, organize, coordinate, and direct the training of District Foresters, Forest Rangers, forest landowners, loggers, private foresters, and the public in laws, regulations, issues, methods, and techniques of compliance with the state's forest practice laws and regulations.
• Receive case data reports from District Foresters, prepare for settlement or litigation, consult with the Attorney General's office as appropriate, review with the division's statewide enforcement team, and forward to the Division Director for action.
• Coordinate and direct any required follow-up on forest practices enforcement cases with settlement agreements or consent agreements. Coordinate monitoring of settlement agreement conditions.
• Advise District Foresters and Forest Rangers on enforcement issues involving timber trespass and theft.
• Coordinate the division's response to permit applications and requests for variances from forest practice rules.

The position collaborates closely with a team of MFS field and program staff. 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: An eight (8) year combination of education, training, and/or experience in professional forestry which includes possession of a current license as a Forester in Maine and significant field experience involving inspection, enforcement, and supervision of forestry and related forest management practices.

Licensing requirements: (These must be met by all employees prior to attaining permanent status in this class): Licensed Forester in Maine.

Preference will be given to applicants with regulatory experience and who possess the following skills and abilities:

• Ability to work as part of a high-performance team.
• Knowledge of forest management and time harvesting principles, practices, and procedures.
• Knowledge of and ability to apply Best Management Practices to protect water quality on forestry operations.
• Knowledge of state laws, rules, and regulations pertaining to forest management and land use.
• Knowledge of forest measurement and law enforcement principles and techniques.
• Knowledge of computers and computer programs.
• Ability to coordinate a regional forest practices regulatory program.
• Ability to use Global Positioning Systems equipment.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with a wide range of interests.
• Ability to prepare legal letters and reports for investigations and enforcement actions.
• Ability to prepare maps using manual drafting tools, Geographic Information Systems and related programs and hardware.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
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