Operations Forester
(Forester)
Full Time
Milford, Maine, United States
AFM’s eastern and central Maine district has an opening for an Operations Forester position reporting to the District Manager with a field office in Milford. The position is responsible for timber harvest preparation and contract administration duties for client managed properties. Timber harvest preparation duties include harvest area and road reconnaissance, field layout, and application of silvicultural prescriptions. Contract administration duties focus on monitoring contractor harvesting, and road construction and maintenance activities.
Minimum Qualifications
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BS in Forestry or commensurate level of technical experience in field forestry operations
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Experience in forest operations
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Working knowledge of GPS devices and GIS applications (will train specific applications for this job)
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Working knowledge of water quality protection through best management practices (BMP’s) and State regulations (will train specific regulatory requirements for this job)
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Familiarity with northeastern US tree species and silvics
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Working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Word
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Maine forester license or ability to obtain license in the first two years of employment
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Valid driver’s license and good driving record
Work Environment
Principal Duties & Responsibilities
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Forestry operations (road and harvest reconnaissance, refine silvicultural prescriptions, and land management activities)
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Contract administration (road construction and maintenance, timber harvesting)
Compensation
Salary and Benefits• Salary commensurate with qualifications and experience• Salary position paid semi-monthly• Paid holidays• Paid vacation schedule• Company assigned vehicle, laptop PC and cellular device provided• Healthcare and disability plan• 401(K) retirement plan• Eligible for annual bonus plan