Forest Manager
(Management & Executives)
Full Time
Larson and McGowin
Merryville, Louisiana, United States
Larson & McGowin, LLC (L&M) is seeking a Forest Manager to oversee the management of client properties located in Louisiana and Texas. Responsibilities will include client and vendor communication, budgeting, reporting, timber sale negotiation and administration, development of stand-level silvicultural prescriptions, financial analysis, contracting of forestry-related services, and supervision of 1 to 3 employees.
Candidate will occasionally participate in consulting projects outside of the local area. Overnight travel will be required approximately 10% of the time. All necessary travel costs will be reimbursed.
Qualifications:
o Bachelor’s Degree in Forestry
o 5+ years’ working forestry experience
o Knowledge and experience with both pine and hardwood silviculture
o Knowledge and experience with the sale of timber
o Field proficiency with various forest inventory/mensuration techniques and methodologies
o Knowledge and experience with Microsoft Office suite
o Strong written and verbal communication skills
o Time management skills – coordination of multiple concurrent projects
o Ability to work in remote outdoor locations in various weather and forest conditions
o Knowledge and experience with GIS software
Miscellaneous:
Who we are: In business over 60 years, Larson & McGowin, LLC provides a full range of land management and on-demand decision support and consulting services. L&M currently manages approximately 700,000 acres of timberland across the U.S. Southeast. www.larsonmcgowin.com
Compensation
Salary: Competitive salary commensurate with experience.Benefits: Fixed and Variable Vehicle Compensation Plan, Paid Vacation and Holidays, Health Insurance, 401(k) Profit Sharing Plan, Cafeteria Plan for Vision, Dental, and Life Insurance Coverages.