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.