Forest Analyst / GIS (IT, Computers & GIS)

Full Time

  Forest Resource Consultants, Inc

  Macon, Georgia, United States

Job Responsibilities:

  • Participate with our technical services team in providing various technical services to FRC managers and clients.
  • Develop an understanding of the FRC business model, especially the importance of producing high quality products in a cost effective manner. 
  • Develop an understanding of FRC’s internal inventory processor and assist with inventory design, processing and reporting. 
  • Maintain and update property level attribute and/or spatial data within ARCGIS or other comparable systems. 
  • Provide support for FRC’s handheld field data collection systems and inventory data transfer. 
  • Develop a thorough understanding of Arc View 10 and associated tools, including an understanding of Access and MYSQL .
  • Generate various project related maps, reports, and documents for clients.
  • Expected to provide managers with insight on innovations in the geo-spatial arena.
  • Promote a positive image of FRC with clients, associates, contractors, as well as the general public.
  • Assist with other special projects as requested. 
  • Assist managers in the competitive bid process through support of mapping time and expense estimates.

Job Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s Degree or higher in Forestry and 5 years practical experience.
  • Some practical experience in inventory design, workup and the use of GIS, GPS and mapping systems - Arc View 10 and associated tools. 
  • Good understanding of biometrics, mensuration, volume equations, quantitative analysis, and statistics. 
  • Working knowledge of forest finance and economics. 
  • Working knowledge of other standard computer software packages, i.e., Word, Excel, Access, MYSQL, etc. (especially databases). 
  • Must possess good verbal and written communication skills. 
  • Must possess good interpersonal skills, and be able to work well with others in team production situations. 
  • Ability and willingness to travel occasionally.

Compensation

Salary will be commensurate with skills and experience. Competitive benefits package includes health, life and disability insurance, 401(k) plan, optional dental insurance, paid vacation and holidays.