Technical Services Forester (Forestry, Logging & Mill Operations)

Full Time

  Forest Resource Consultants Inc

  Macon, Georgia, United States

Job Description: 
Job Responsibilities:
  •  Participate with our technical services team in providing various technical services to FRC managers and clients. 
  •  Develop a thorough understanding of Arc View 10 and associated tools, including an understanding of Access and MYSQL 
  •  Develop an understanding of FRC’s internal inventory processor and assist with inventory design, processing and reporting 
  •  Base map development - Forest typing from aerial photography 
  •  Maintain and update property level attribute and/or spatial data within ARCGIS or other comparable systems 
  •  Provide support for FRC’s handheld field data collection systems and inventory data transfer 
  •  Develop an understanding of FRC’s internal growth and yield modeling systems; and provide support for volume projections, harvest scheduling, and assist in financial analysis or appraisal 
  •  Generate various project related maps, reports, and documents for clients. 
  •  Assist with other special projects as requested 
  •  Promote a positive image of FRC with clients, associates, contractors, as well as the general public.

    Qualifications: 
Requirements:
  •  Bachelor’s Degree or higher in Forestry 
  • Good understanding of forest finance and economics 
  •  Good understanding of biometrics, mensuration, volume equations, quantitative analysis, and statistics 
  •  Some practical experience in applying and using growth and yield models and critically evaluating their results 
  •  Some practical experience in inventory design, workup and the use of GIS, GPS and mapping systems - Arc View 10 and associated tools 
  •  Working knowledge of other standard computer software packages, i.e. Word, Excel, Access, MYSQL, etc. (especially databases) 
  • Must possess good verbal and written communication skills. 
  •  Must possess good interpersonal skills, and be able to work well with others in team production situations. 
  •  Ability and willingness to travel occasionally
Job Field:  Forestry,  GIS/Technology
Job Type:  Full Time

Compensation

Salary: Salary will be commensurate with skills and experience.

Benefits: Competitive benefits package includes health, life and disability insurance, 401(k) plan, optional dental insurance, paid vacation and holidays.