Specifications include, but are not limited to: The Contractor will coordinate all communications with the Agency through Richard McInnis, Assistant State Forester A. Duties include the development and distribution of Forest Legacy Program (FLP) promotion and communication materials as needed. B. Update electronic copies of Assessment of Need (AON) for posting on web as needed. C. Organize, promote and facilitate meetings and/or communications with land trusts, conservancies and other interested parties to inform interested parties about the FLP. D. Enlist partnerships and identify cost share funds and to solicit applications. E. Update the distribution list of land trusts, agencies, partners and others interested in the FLP to use for solicitation of applications and periodic program updates. F. Aid applicants and their representatives with application completion. G. Coordinate the review and selection of nomination(s) with the State Forest Stewardship Coordinating Committee and submission of the nomination to the USDA Forest Service. H. Facilitate the submission of a nominated tract(s) to the USFS for consideration. I. Attend regional and national FLP meeting to represent Mississippi. Attend National Land Trust Alliance meeting to represent Mississippi and attend trainings relevant to Mississippi’s program. J. Work with MFC staff to submit annual and semi-annual performance and update all information in the Forest Legacy Information System (FLIS) as required by USFS. K. Serve as point of contact in coordination with MFC FLP Coordinator throughout award period. L. Supervise any subcontractors in coordination with FLP Coordinator. Make sure all subcontractors are approved by the Mississippi Forestry Commission and contracts are approved by the Public Procurement Review Board (PPRB) and signed by the Mississippi Forestry Commission prior to subcontractor starting work.
