Management Forester (Forestry, Logging & Mill Operations)

  Gelbert, Fullbright & Randolph Forestry Consultants

  Southside, Virginia, United States

Job Description:

The Management Forester will assist in planning and implementation of land management activities and services on behalf of an institutional investment client(s) and private landowners.

Essential Functions:

• Analysis and reporting
• Silvicultural and harvest scheduling and budgeting
• Field data collection
• Assist in preparation of timber sales
• Harvest monitoring and quality control
• Monitor BMP and sustainability program compliance
• Timber security procedures
• Contractor supervision
• Other duties as assigned

This is a field based position.  Applicants must be self-motivated and comfortable working alone or in a group setting in diverse forest types and weather conditions.  Applicant must possess the ability and desire to meet strict deadlines with excellent attention to detail and commitment to error-free work.  Periodic overnight travel is required.

Job Requirements:

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Science degree in Forest Management or related field
• 3 - 5 years experience required
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office, ArcView
• Competency in use of forestry field equipment including compass, clinometer and field GPS technology, and GIS mapping

Minimum experience: 3-5 years

Minimum Education: BA/BS/Undergraduate

This is NOT an entry level job.

Function: Consulting Forester

 

Compensation

We offer a competitive compensation plan and benefits package, including 401K retirement plan and company vehicle.

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