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Field Forester

Deadline:
Employer:
Chinook Forest Management

Chinook Forest Management, as part of the Chinook Forest Partners family of businesses, is a nimble and entrepreneurial forest manager in the Northwest US. Core values include sustainability, client alignment, and total transparency with all stakeholders.
Job Field:
Forestry
Job Type:
Full Time
Location:
Oregon
Location Detail:
Grants Pass
Job Description:

Primary Job Duties 

  i.      Competency in all of the below is not required; a willingness to pursue this knowledge and learn from leadership may be sufficient

  ii.      Assist in harvest & road layout, and silviculture administration

  iii.      Assist in the implementation of herbicide spray program

  iv.      Assist in compliance with SFI certification; responsible for maintaining accurate records and audit compliance

  v.      Provide on-site logger oversight and guidance

  vi.      Assist in forest inventory, resource mapping, boundary line delineation, timber sale administration, marking of pre/non-commercial treatments, marking of commercial treatments/timber sales, road layout, RMZ layout, and other technical and professional forestry practices as required or needed

  vii.      Manage projects independently and with other team members from start to finish

  viii.      This job is approximately 75% field based

Qualifications:

    Minimum qualifications

    1. As stated previously, competency in all of the below is not required; a willingness to pursue this knowledge and learn from leadership may be sufficient
    2. BS or AA in forestry, at least 2 years’ traditional forestry experience a plus
    3. Past field experience in assessing and implementing various reforestation practices used in the Pacific Northwest
    4. Ability to navigate in remote field locations and determine treatment polygons for planting and monitoring of natural regeneration
    5. Excellent written and oral communication skills
    6. Extremely well-organized and detail oriented
    7. Willing listener with the ability to translate communications into the appropriate course of action
    8. Ability to multi-task and prioritize in a sometimes fast-paced work environment
    9. Proficiency in basic computer programs such as MS Word and Excel
    10. Working knowledge of ArcView or ArcGIS and MS Access is a plus
    11. Leadership mindset, and a desire to grow and develop professionally
Salary:
Compensation is competitive with the industry; benefits include healthcare and 401k
How to Apply:

Please email resume and cover letter to admin@chinookforestmanagement.com

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