KEY FUNCTION OF POSITION:
• Manage and supervise silviculture and timber harvesting activities in accordance with Campbell Global’ s budgetary, regulatory, and environmental guidelines.
• Assist Area Manager on special projects as requested.
• Provide forest management expertise in support of annual property-specific goals and objectives.
SUMMARY OF DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
➢ Supervise and coordinate all timber harvesting and silvicultural activities on the Saratoga Tree Farm.
➢ Achieve annual harvest targets and ensure customer deliveries are made consistently with direction from the Area Manager.
➢ Track cost and production data needed for budget and forecasting purposes.
➢ Provide support to Area Manager on special projects as directed.
➢ Identify, plan, execute, and manage projects in the following areas: Harvesting, long term plans and budgeting.
➢ Implement policies, procedures, and guidelines regarding all forestry activities to ensure the highest quality while managing cost effectiveness.
➢ Administer forestry contractor process including initiation, bid and prospectus, contract preparation, payment schedule, etc.
➢ Assist in timber harvest layout, permits, and notices of operation with regards to silviculture and stewardship principles.
➢ Maintain knowledge and understanding of local markets and mill utilization standards.
➢ Address land use issues and make agreements as needed.
➢ Maintain knowledge of current wildlife and environmental issues, addressing any concerns that may arise.
➢ Maintain understanding of current industry standards; ensure full and appropriate compliance with local SFI program and FSC program.
➢ Actively participate in the implementation and utilization of GIS.
➢ Actively participate in and implement CG safety training and policies.
➢ Ensure that environmental or financial risk management reporting is conducted in a timely and professional manner to Area Manager and, if appropriate, local Safety Coordinator.
➢ Respond to internal and external information requests in conjunction with management and team members.
➢ Actively participate within the organization to ensure all timberland management investment services meet or exceed client commitments.
➢ Represent Campbell Global at all levels maintaining positive public relations.
➢ Other duties as assigned.
➢ This position is considered exempt based on job responsibilities.