Consulting Forester
(Forester)
Full Time
Toms River, New Jersey, United States
Employment Opportunity: Consulting Forester
(Full-time)
About us: Now in our 15th year, Heartwood Consulting is a New Jersey - based firm serving as private consulting, primarily in central and southern New Jersey. Our clients include private landowners, commercial farmers, government entities, and others. We are a small firm but growing, and are seeking applicants for full time employment as a private Consulting Forester, although internship, practicum or work study might be arranged for university students.
About the work: A wide variety of tasks are needed of the position of Consulting Forester such as forest data accumulation, interaction with landowners and public officials, assistance with regulatory compliance, data entry & analysis, mapping & GIS work, local day-travel, and other duties. You will be needed in our office in Toms River, Ocean County, and also in the field. No overnight travel is expected at this time.
Interested applicants must possess the following:
- B.S. or graduate degree in Forest Management, or equivalent, from an SAF-Accredited institution
- Strong foundation in dendrology / woody plant identification & ecology
- Understanding of eastern forest stand-dynamics & mensuration
- Knowledge of timber stand improvement and commercial harvest estimation
- Basic familiarity with ArcGIS 10.5x software and GPS technology
- Intermediate familiarity MS Word, Excel and Access
- Strong communication and organization skills
- Ability & willingness to work independently, safely, and with little oversight, in remote areas
- Valid Driver’s License and reliable transportation
Additionally, the ideal applicant might also have some of the following:
- ISA Certified Arborist or state Licensed Tree Expert credentials
- Urban forestry experience or training
- Forest harvesting experience or training
- Farming experience or training
Compensation
Compensation is highly competitive, and 401k (with company match), insurance, PTO, and mileagereimbursement are provided. Additionally, work hours can be somewhat flexible and there is opportunity for reimbursed professional training and employee-ownership interest.