Forester I (Forester)

Full Time

  Center for Heirs' Property Preservation

  Charleston, South Carolina, United States

Forester I - POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT 

About the Center for Heirs’ Property Preservation 

The Center for Heirs’ Property Preservation (the Center), a nonprofit organization established in February 2005, has a mission of protecting heirs’ property (HP) and promoting the sustainable use of land to provide increased economic benefit to low-wealth families through education, advocacy, legal services and forestry technical assistance in the counties of Bamberg, Beaufort, Berkeley, Charleston, Clarendon, Colleton, Dorchester, Georgetown, Hampton, Horry, Jasper, Orangeburg, Sumter and Williamsburg. 

Forester I Position Description 

Under the direction of the Director of Forestry, this position performs such professional forest management duties as providing forest management services to private non-industrial under-served landowners in such ways as: recommending and promoting sound forestry management practices to landowners; preparing complete forest management and conservation plans for landowners, and assisting landowners in securing help for all work recommended. This position is a full time equivalent, exempt position. 

Desired Experience, Education, Skills, and Knowledge 

  • Graduate of an accredited two-year college with an Associate degree in Applied Science in Forestry Management Technology (minimum) or B.S. degree from an accredited college (preferred) in forestry, natural resources management, or a related field 
  • At least 1 - 3 years’ experience working with private landowners in general and small and under-served landowners in particular; knowledge of forest management techniques and practices 
  • Working knowledge of landowner assistance/incentive programs, such as those contained in the U.S. Farm Bill 
  • Capability to maintain project records and reports using technology and experience in using this information to prepare project-related reports for management, partners and funders 
  • Excellent interpersonal skills and strong oral and written communications skills 
  • Proven ability to work as part of a team in shared office space 
  • Capability to deal with individuals from various backgrounds, including clients and personnel. 
  • Experience either in working or volunteering for a nonprofit social service organization. 
  • Empathetic to the special values and challenges of heirs’ property owners and other historically underserved landowners.

Compensation

Compensation consists of (1) a base salary that is dependent upon level of experience and falls within Center Pay Grade 9 ($42,900 - $49,600) and (2) benefits (i.e., paid leave, health and dental insurance, and retirement).