Project Developer / Analyst - International Services (Management & Executives)

  American Forest Management (AFM) (http://afmcorporate.com/)

  Charlotte, North Carolina, United States

American Forest Management (AFM) is one of the largest forest consulting and real estate brokerage firms in the United States. AFM manages over 5.1 million acres across the US. With 255 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. 

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Forestry. 
• Advanced degree in a field related to the essential duties and responsibilities of the position. 
• 5+ years of experience in one or more Latin American countries in providing forestry services to clients which are similar or complementary to the essential duties and responsibilities of the position
• Fluency in speaking, reading, and writing in English, and in either Portuguese or Spanish (preferred)

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: 

• As a project manager, coordinates with other AFM departments, groups, and contractors the provision of specific Latin American client services
• Assists in the understanding and interpretation of forestry and natural resources concepts and practices in those Latin American countries where LAFM operates
• Provides core analytical competencies in one or more of the services provided by AFM Latin American forest management (LAFM) services – appraisal, harvest scheduling, growth and yield and GIS/EPS
• Markets LAFM services to US and international clients
• Assists LAFM Brazilian partner(s) in marketing, sales, project development, and management
• Researches and/or recommends changes in AFM policies, procedures related to international operations that will be beneficial to both AFM and LAFM clients
• Ability to interpret natural resource-related laws, policies, and regulations
• Performs duties related to the above as needed
• Coordinates project support with Latin American service provider contractors

Additional Requirements

• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common technical articles, financial reports, and legal documents.
• Capability of good verbal and listening communication with clients and AFM team members across a spectrum of knowledge and expertise
• Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from internal and external clients 
• Ability to conform to prescribed styles, formats, and protocols with respect to the writing of (1) proposals, (2) contracts, and (3) project set-up in the AFM accounting system
• Working knowledge of Arcview or similar GIS software
• Ability to learn one or more computer skill sets related to one of the core analytical competencies of this position: appraisal/valuation, harvest scheduling, growth and yield, inventory processing, geographic information processing

Position is available immediately.

Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the US.

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.

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