Forester (Forestry, Logging & Mill Operations)

  American Forest Management Inc (http://www.americanforestmanagement.com/)

  Valdosta, Georgia, United States

American Forest Management, Inc. (AFM) is one of the largest forest consulting and real estate brokerage firms in the United States.  

AFM currently manages over 5.1 million acres of privately owned timberland and has sold over $1.65 billion in real estate since 2005. With 260 employees operating from 49 offices located in 16 states, AFM’s team of professionals is focused on meeting client needs by providing a complete range of forestry services. Our small regionally dispersed offices allow us to provide individualized services, and our large overall size allows us to coordinate teams of foresters and technical specialists for large, complex jobs.

We are currently seeking a Forester for our Valdosta, Georgia office.  

Minimum Requirements: Bachelor's Degree in Forestry or a 2 year technical degree in Forestry with 2-4 years of experience.

Responsibilities and Job Requirements:  

Timber Sales and Appraisals – All aspects of field work, office work and reporting to landowner/client. 

• Systematic sampling of merchantable and premerchantable timberland using both fixed 
• radius plots and prism sampling methods. 
• Identify, locate and mark property lines. 
• Identify and mark streamside management zones (SMZs). 
• Identification of commercial tree species (winter and summer). 
• Design and implementation of timber harvesting plan for clearcut, select cut and thinning sales. 
• Prepare timber sale maps and review computer-generated digitized maps.  Prepare timber sale bid notice and review timber sale contracts. 
•  Perform timber harvesting inspections to ensure compliance with contract. 
• Collect timber and land sale data for appraisal purposes. 
• Organize and audit timber sale settlements. 
• Timberland Management – All aspects of field work, office work and reporting to landowner/client.
•  Proposal and implementation of timberland management activities specific to individual sites and client goals including site preparation techniques (mechanical & chemical), prescribed burning, chemical release spray, herbaceous weed control, reforestation activities, seedling survival check, timber stand improvement activities (commercial & precommercial thinning, fertilization, chemical release, etc.). 
•  Prepare and negotiate contracts with independent contractors for clients’ management services. 
• Supervision of contracted services, including certifying completion of work for payment. 
• Meeting with landowner/client to review management activities, answer questions and make proposals regarding their timberland. 
• Assist with client budgets/management plan preparation. 

Additional Requirements

• Ability to generate new business (meet with potential clients, explain our business, etc.) 
• Ability to efficiently and effectively perform existing work. 
• Proficient with MS Word, Excel, and GIS software.
• Ability to use GPS and hand held data recorders.
• Preparation of weekly timesheet showing all time worked by project, bill method and task. 
• Required travel and ability to function as a team member on large projects throughout the U.S. 

Compensation

This is a salaried position with paychecks issued semi-monthly. Salary level will be based on
previous experience and ability to fulfill job requirements.

Full-time position: Minimum 45 hours per week required, paid vacation schedule, health care and
disability plan, 9 paid holidays, vehicle provided, some out of town and overnight work required
(expenses paid), participation in 401(k) plan (after reaching 21 years of age and 6 months of
employment).

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