Forester or Forestry Technician (Forester)

Full Time

  Townsend Forest Management LLC

  Jasper, Texas, United States

Forester or Forestry Technician Position

Employer: Townsend Forest Management LLC Consulting Forestry Firm, Jasper, Texas

Minimum Qualifications:

1. A bachelor’s degree in forestry or other related natural resource field of study from a curriculum accredited by the Society of American Foresters, OR,

2. A Forest Technician degree from a 2 year program with a minimum of 2 years related forestry experience.

  • Person must have a Texas Driver’s License with clean driving record.
  • Must be self-motivated, organized, and have good written and oral communication skills.
  • Must have working knowledge of PC based programs and software.
  • Must be able to coordinate various field operations with contractors and subcontractors, including but not limited to logging contractors, equipment operations contractors, tree planting contractors, and herbicide application contractors.
  • Must be able to interact with forest landowners and other clients to accomplish specified objectives.
  • Must be physically fit, capable of passing a fitness test, and able to perform a variety of field and office natural resource management tasks.
  • Must be willing to work alone in remote areas, often requiring long hours in harsh environmental conditions such as rain, wind, and extreme temperatures.
  • Must be able to occasionally work weekends and after hours.
  • Must live within 30 minutes or less of work station.