Employer American Forest Management Job Description, Responsibilities and Required Qualifications or Skills Responsibilities and Job Requirements:All aspects of field work, office work, analysis, and reporting required for completing appraisal assignments. Perform appraisal services offered in a competent, efficient and professional mannerEstablish credible valuations of rural property types through examination and research.Manage the appraisal process from the acceptance of an assignment to delivering results to clientMeet client expectations in terms of timeliness and qualityMaintain/enhance the quality of appraisal services offeredFollow established processes and standard proceduresEnhance or develop new processes and standard procedures based on current appraisal trendsMaintain licensing and education proficiency as required by state agencies, accrediting organizations and the Appraisal Services GroupMaintain comparable sales data, cost data, timber price data and other resource information required to develop accurate value conclusions Act as a representative of the Appraisal Services Group to clients Additional Requirements:Physically capable of walking short distances, opening gates, performing field inspections (including some reconnaissance in wooded settings), measuring improvements, driving long distances Proficient with MS Word, Excel, and GIS software.Skill in research and analysis of public records.Skill in research and communication necessary for property analysis Required travel throughout the Pacific Northwest region of the USValid driver’s license requiredVehicle that is safe and able to operate on public and private roads (paved, gravel, dirt) necessary to access properties and perform field inspectionsQualifications:Forestry education and/or experience requiredBachelor’s Degree or Master’s Degree in Forestry, or Bachelor’s Degree in another field with a 3+ years forestry background.Experience with timber growth and yield/harvest scheduling software desirable; Remsoft software preferred Strong analytical and problem solving skillsExcellent written and oral communication skills. Applicant will work towards obtaining an Appraiser Trainee or similar license immediately and then a Certified General Real Estate Appraiser license within state-established timelines. (Typically 3 to 5 years) Job Field: Forestry Job Type: Full Time Location Detail: Montana Application Deadline: Tue, 07/22/2025 - 12:00pm Link to Full Job Posting: https://careercenter.eforester.org/jobs/view/appraisal-trainee/78287166/
