Forester
(Forester)
Full Time
BuyAndSellTimber.com
Warrenton, Virginia, United States
Job Description:
Established Virginia Timber Brokerage company requires an additional Forester for the purpose of expanding the present operation and ensuring a dependable supply of lots and stumpage for our timber buyers. Individuals selected will be expected to perform the following:
- Assist in the purchase or brokering of timber with our Principal Broker or with other Timber buyers, at competitive prices in VA and WV.
- Assist in preparing cutting plans and to cruise and mark woodlots to prepare for bids to be presented by timber buyers to our brokerage for our woodlot owner clients.
- Coordinate logging operations with landowners, logging crews, and DCR foresters.
- Establish correct boundaries.
- Write acceptable forest harvesting plans when needed.
This is not a 9 AM to 5 PM job - flexibility in scheduling desired to accommodate a variable schedule. Must like outdoor work. Meeting with landowners and telephone calls with State foresters and logging crews may necessitate some evening work. Great job for the right individual with a satisfactory academic background, pleasant disposition, and a willingness to perform with our small team.
Required Experience:
- Some type of forestry, log buying or logging background necessary for the job.
- Forestry License or willingness to sit for Virginia and West Virginia Forestry exams.
Job Type: Full-time
Experience:
Forestry/Cruising: 2 years: for those with lesser experience this position offers mentoring to allow for your professional development.
Compensation
Salary and benefits is commensurate with level of experience.