Service Forester Data Consultant

Financial Assistance Program Administration, Data Consultant 1 (DC1)
Work Hours and Partial Telework flexibility may be available and considered
Relocation Compensation may be available and considered
Salary: $3,728.00 – $4,987.00 Monthly

Responsibilities:

• Using databases such as Forest Health Tracker, perform data compilation and research analysis on financial assistance application packets to determine trends and service gaps. 
• Conduct remote reviews of Service Forestry fieldwork to screen for forest practices and resource protection concerns using FPRAM and other data sources.
• Review submitted financial assistance application packets for accuracy and completeness.
• Approve appropriate funding amounts for requested treatment activities based on program standards.
• Analyze grant expenditure data within Forest Health Tracker to determine which funding source to use on financial assistance projects. Work with field staff and management to develop a plan for spending state and federal dollars.
• Ensure database integrity by verifying project
• Track payments and payment requests in Forest Health Tracker and DataMart using Finance expenditure spreadsheets for reconciliation.
• Use the Forest Health Tracker (FHT) online database to maintain Service Forestry project records and files.
• Provide data to Service Foresters or others to facilitate aggregation for periodic accomplishment reports such as monthly and annual grant performance reports, final grant close-out accomplishment reports, quarterly performance measures, deliverable accomplishments, etc.
• Serve as an initial point of contact for inquiries and requests for service of the program in the Southeast Region.
• Provide consultative services for DNR or other forest landowner financial assistance or incentive programs such as Landowner Assistance Cost-Share. 
• Deliver information and stories about service forestry work in assigned areas to the public and DNR staff in coordination with supervisors and Communications staff.
• Enter and provide documentation for all inquiries and services provided into the One Stop Shop Online Tracking Tool.
• Collaborate with staff to maintain and update knowledge related to technology, data collection, and other job duties.
• Respond to informational requests for program information, accomplishment data, staff and budget needs, etc.

Required Qualifications: 

• Experience with customer service.
• Experience using and tracking multiple data sets provided by multiple parties.
• Experience in data analysis (numerical and descriptive).
• Experience interpreting and explaining complex processes and requirements to the public.
• Experience managing multiple deadlines and prioritizing those deadlines to meet mandated timeframes.
• Proficient with computers, Microsoft Office applications, and SharePoint.
• Skills in oral and written communication and can convey messages clearly and persuasively.
• Organizational management – has a strong understanding ability to organize efficiently and the ability to develop or use systems for tracking the implementation and accomplishments of several complex projects.
• Commitment to fostering and supporting an environment that honors diversity, equity, inclusion, and environmental justice practices.