Forester - Management Level (Forester)

  Crowell Forest Resources, LLC

  Forest Hill, LA, Louisiana, United States

Position Type:   Full Time, Experienced Professional                                                  

Crowell Forest Resources, LLC (CFR) is a family owned timberland company whose ownership exists across 5 parishes in Central Louisiana.  The main office is centrally located to the ownership 15 minutes south of Alexandria, LA in the town of Forest Hill.   CFR is focused on sustainable, long-term timberland management, forest stewardship and wildlife conservation.  The forest consists of both even and un-even aged stands as well as upland and bottomland sites providing a diverse experience for a capable forester.  In addition, a conservation area is set aside and managed for the existence of endangered species.   Operational efficiency of forest management activities is maximized through use of continuous innovations in GIS, GPS and other data management technologies.

Position Description: 

• Assist Senior Forester and Management Partners in budgeting and developing harvesting and silvicultural prescriptions to maximize individual forest stand production potential. 
• Oversee, manage and orchestrate activities for field personnel.    
• Negotiate, administer and oversee contracted property management activities. 
• Assist in maintaining ATFS Certification standards through proper planning, implementation, audit and oversight of management activities on entire timberland portfolio.   
• Supervise Timber Inventory data collection and analysis. 
• Assist with management of endangered species (RCW) and the set aside conservation area.
• Along with the core responsibilities listed above, this position will participate in ongoing strategic meetings regarding future operations and company growth.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of Bachelor’s Degree in Forest Management or equivalent and a minimum of 5 years industry experience.  Preference given to 10+ years experience. 
• Highly motivated and willing to be a team leader in a team environment.
• Decisive in areas of responsibility however able to recognize and communicate issues requiring management input.  
• Ability to effectively prioritize and manage multiple projects simultaneously.   
• Excellent and effective communication skills when dealing with peers, customers, contractors, lease holders and the general public. 
• Proficiency with Office Suite software, GIS software and T-Cruise (or equivalent). 
• Current, valid Driver’s License
• Must be willing to live within a reasonable distance of Forest Hill office.
• Desire for working outdoors to ensure quality compliance regarding all forestry and management related activities. 

Compensation

 Competitive salary commensurate with skills and experience level
 Excellent medical and retirement benefits
 Private Office
 Participation in Employee Vehicle Reimbursement Program
 Company mobile devices, forestry equipment and professional association dues provided

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