- Assessing and auditing crown land agricultural dispositions within the current regulatory structure
- Issuing approvals and authorizations within the current regulatory structure
- Managing and administering Alberta's vacant public lands and participating in integrated land management decisions to promote responsible development and protect ecological integrity
- Providing support in the administration and management of the Allotments within the Forest Reserve.
- Evaluating the highest and best agricultural sustainable use of public lands to meet the needs of development, conservation, and stewardship
- Providing input into land management and operational policy, as well as program development, within Environment and Protected Areas and Forestry and Parks to represent district and regional interest
- Providing subject matter expertise regarding legislation and regulations to ensure transparency of processes and programs on agricultural crown land
- Supporting the Ministry by providing professional services to the people of Alberta while upholding Alberta Public Services values of respect, accountability, integrity, and excellence
Rangeland Agrologist - Red Deer, Canada - Government of Alberta
Description
Job Information
Job Title: Rangland Agrologist
Job Requisition ID: 53606
Ministry: Forestry & Parks
Location: Red Deer, Rocky Mountain House
Full or Part-Time: Full Time
Hours of Work: 36.25 hours per week
Permanent/Temporary: 2 temporary positions 12 months
Scope: Open Competition
Closing Date: Open unit suitable candidates are found
Classification: Agrologist Level 2
Salary: $ 2,594.83 to $3,558.35 Bi-weekly ($67,725- $92,872 /Year)
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Role Responsibilities
Reporting to the Rangeland Approvals Team Lead, and working as part of a team of Agrologists, the Rangeland Agrologist is responsible for delivering the Rangeland Approvals Program. This position provides professional expertise, extensive knowledge and decision making on agricultural crown land.
This position administers crown land agriculture dispositions while ensuring compliance under multiple legislations and policies and provides professional expertise with respect to range management practices to disposition holders, the public and other professionals in government and industry. This is a regulatory, land management role that makes integrated, multi-faceted decisions to manage the ecological integrity of agricultural crown lands while facilitating responsible economic development, multiple-use opportunities, and land allocation through consultation.
Note: This position requires extensive fieldwork, operating off highway and ATV vehicles, driving on gravel roads (and highways), and working alone around livestock in remote areas where wildlife may be present.
Key responsibilities include:
APS Competencies
Competencies are behaviors that are essential to reach our goals in serving Albertans. We encourage you to have an in depth understanding of the competencies that are required for this opportunity and to be prepared to demonstrate them during the recruitment process.