Technical Services Forester / GIS (Forester)

Full Time

  Forest Resource Consultants Inc

  Macon, Georgia, United States

Job Responsibilities: 
   • Participate with our Technical Services team, which provides various technical services to FRC managers and clients. 
   • Develop an understanding of the FRC business model, especially the importance of producing high quality products in a cost effective manner. 
   • Develop a thorough understanding of ArcGIS and associated tools, including an understanding of relational databases such as SQL Server and their use at FRC. 
   • Maintain and update property level spatial and attribute data within ArcGIS or similar systems. 
   • Develop an understanding of FRC’s internal inventory processor and assist with inventory design, processing, and reporting. 
   • Provide support for FRC’s handheld field data collection systems and inventory data transfer. 
   • Generate various project related maps, reports, and documents for clients. 
   • Provide managers with insight on innovations in the geo-spatial arena. 
   • Assist managers in the competitive bid process through support of mapping and data management time-and-expense estimates. 
   • Assist with other special projects as requested. 
   • Promote a positive image of FRC with clients, associates, contractors, and the general public. 

Qualifications:

Requirements: 
   • Bachelor’s Degree or higher in Forestry and 5 years practical experience. 
   • Practical experience with ArcGIS or similar mapping and data management systems. 
   • Practical experience in inventory design, workup, and reporting. 
   • Good understanding of biometrics, mensuration, volume equations, quantitative analysis, and statistics. 
   • Working knowledge of other standard computer software packages, e.g., Word, Excel, and Access (especially databases). 
   • Working knowledge of forest finance and economics. 
   • Must possess good verbal and written communication skills. 
   • Must possess good interpersonal skills and be able to work well with others in team production situations. 
   • Ability and willingness to take on new projects with little supervision. 
   • Ability and willingness to travel occasionally. 

Compensation

Salary:
Salary will be commensurate with skills and experience.

Benefits:
Competitive benefits package includes health, life and disability insurance, 401(k) plan, optional dental insurance, paid vacation, and holidays.