Forest Analyst (Forestry, Logging & Mill Operations)

Full Time

  Mason, Bruce, & Girard (http://www.masonbruce.com/)

  Portland, Oregon, United States

About the Position

As a Forest Analyst you will support MB&G’s inventory management, perform biometrics analysis, assist timberland appraisals, and provide expert witness work on projects throughout the world.   In this role, you will perform the following tasks:

  • Conduct and/or manage periodic updates of stand-based inventory systems.
  • Assist in the design of timber cruises to meet information needs and satisfy time and cost constraints.
  • Assist in the evaluation and calibration of forest growth models for inventory update and silvicultural planning.
  • Conduct inventory analyses to support appraisals.
  • Design, develop, test and document forest inventory and data management software.
  • Provide assistance in applied statistics to foresters, biologists and other natural resources professionals.
  • Assist with various tasks as assigned to ensure successful project completion.  May be asked to work directly with clients about project specifications and progress.
  • Actively promotes MB&G as a premier provider of natural resources consulting services.
  • Assist clients with software support.
  • Develop yield tables to support harvest scheduling.
  • Perform other duties as necessary.

Desired Skills

  • Intermediate skill in statistical methods/procedures, such as regression analysis, research statistics and inventory design.
  • Strong attention to detail and excellent time management skills.           
  • Intermediate technical report writing and editing skills.
  • Operates independently under minimal supervision.
  • Responsive and client service oriented.
  • Intermediate MS Office Skills (especially Excel and Access)
  • Basic understanding of GIS
  • Enthusiastic, energetic, team-oriented individual.

Education/Experience

  •  B.S. Degree (M.S. preferred) in Forest Management, or related natural resources field.
  • 1-3 years in forestry related position 
  • Combination of education and experience.