Job Status: Filled

Senior Forester (Forestry, Logging & Mill Operations)

Full Time

  Ecotrust Forest Management (http://www.ecotrustforests.com)

  Portland, Oregon, United States

Summary:

Ecotrust Forest Management (EFM) is seeking a senior forester to lead its forestland acquisition and management activities. EFM manages 30,000 acres in Washington and Oregon for the full array of forest products and services, including timber, carbon, forage, habitat, water provision and recreation and expects to add approximately 15,000 – 20,000 acres over the next several years. The senior forester will create strategies to develop and monetize these product streams including development and execution of long-term and short-term forest management plans that meet net revenue goals and Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) certification standards, and move properties toward a desired future condition of increased structural and native species diversity and improved forest health and productivity. The Forester will direct a forestry team including company and Fund employees, local contractors and consultants for direct property management and supervision, including recruiting, training, and managing EFM forestry staff and local forest property managers where needed. The Senior Forester will be an integral member of EFM’s Management Team, involved in strategic planning, budgeting, and development of new business initiatives.

Job Requirements

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Primary duties 

Oversee the following functions:

  • Harvest planning, budgeting, unit layout, Road construction & maintenance, Regulatory permitting, Reforestation & stocking surveys
  • Development and application of silvicultural prescriptions to achieve financial and ecological goals
  • Log sales & merchandising (including FSC sales), including pursuing value-added processing partnerships.
  • Non-timber forest products harvesting
  • Design and implementation of monitoring system to ensure forest properties are being managed towards desired future condition
  • Supervise, recruit, monitor and incentivize a growing team of field personnel and consulting foresters
  • Provide and/or coordinate field reconnaissance for due diligence and acquisition analysis for targeted timberland properties
  • Develop, execute & monitor performance on long-term and short-term property management plans; onboard new properties, and update and maintain General Forest Management Plan
  • Stay abreast of new strategies and innovation in silviculture and property management and successfully communicate and implement better management practices.
  • Manage annual FSC audits & recertification process
  • Anticipate, manage & mitigate risks, such as fire, insects, disease, failed roads & culverts, and trespass.
  • Maintain an excellent written and GIS record of all significant forest activities

 Supporting functions:

  •  Support finance team with forest analysis, growth & yield modeling, inventory updates, and the development and maintenance of the geodatabase.
  • Support conservation financing strategies, including acquisition of easements, sales of carbon offsets, and mitigation banking projects
  • Lead/Participate in investor, community, and other stakeholder communications including meetings, presentations, and property tours
  • Evaluate/develop new business lines such as 3rd party forest management and procurement of FSC-certified forest products.

 Qualifications

  • Significant forest management experience, including field forestry and contract supervision
  • Master’s degree in forest management, forest finance or related field
  • Familiarity with the FSC Principles and Criteria for Forest Stewardship (experience managing FSC-certified forests preferred)
  • Familiarity with ecosystem service markets
  • Ability to interact effectively with diverse stakeholders, including public agencies, conservation groups, and members of local communities
  • Demonstrated initiative and commitment to conservation
  • Willingness to take risks and develop creative approaches
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team

 Other Requirements

  • Commitment to periodic travel to and from the Portland office and forestland properties, including ability to work in remote locations, in variable weather conditions, and on difficult and/or hazardous terrain
  • Familiarity with forest inventory and GIS systems (FPS & ArcGIS preferred)

About Ecotrust Forest Management

Ecotrust Forest Management (EFM) is a forestland investment management and advisory services company. We manage land on behalf of investors and forestland owners to enhance forest health and productivity, and to produce a diverse array of forest products and services including timber, biomass, carbon, and improved habitat and water quality. Our primary focus is the management of Ecotrust Forests I & II, two forestland investment fund focused on the carbon-rich forests of the Pacific Northwest. In addition, EFM manages the placement of Ecotrust CDE’s New Markets Tax Credit allocation and provides advisory services in forest management, carbon project development, and conservation finance. 

Compensation

Benefits

Group insurance (medical, dental, vision, life) and retirement benefits are available in addition to paid time off.