Deadline: Sun, 01/15/2023 - 12:00pm Employer: Weyerhaeuser Job Field: Forestry Job Type: Full Time Location: Arkansas Location Detail: Hot Springs, Arkansas Job Description: The Forest Biometrician role is a full-time position that will report directly to the Director of Planning & Inventory. This position is based in Southern Timberlands Region in Hot Springs, AR. Although primarily office-based, 20-30% of the role’s time will be spent in field locations, with some overnight travel required. Background: Our Planning & Inventory personnel support the Forestry Resource Units, Business Development, Forest Productivity and Corporate Finance activities. This support includes sampling design, statistical analyses, inventory analyses and reporting, analyses of growth and yield models, and inventory volumetrics. Our team also designs and implements harvest scheduling models for long-range planning. In this position you will have a significant role in building strategic harvest plans at the unit level using harvest scheduling models and will provide input to improve inventory quality. Success is dependent on the ability to quickly establish yourself as a consultant and subject matter expert to all levels in the organization. Key Functions: The successful candidate will exercise interpersonal and communication skills to: Develop long-term strategic harvest schedules Consult with unit managers to support tactical marketing and harvesting opportunities Work with the regional inventory analyst to support inventory design and improve inventory efficiency Interact with internal software application developers who build and maintain database systems Assist during third-party SFI audits Attend meetings and maintain active relationships with university cooperatives Work with other team members to analyze new growth models and determine their usefulness in inventory, harvest scheduling, and habitat conversation planning Qualifications: Qualifications: M.S. in Forest Biometrics, Biometrics, Quantitative Silviculture or a related field or a B.S. in Forest Management, Natural Resources, or a related degree with a minimum of 8 years’ experience Strong Microsoft Office skills Experience in statistical analysis Knowledge of silviculture and growth-and-yield models applicable to the region Knowledge of regional, state and federal laws and Sustainable Forestry Initiative (SFI) objectives Working knowledge of GIS software Preferred: Programming skills in higher level computer language (C++, Access, SQL, R) Experience in harvest scheduling, forest biometrics or inventory management Experience with REMSOFT’s Woodstock Modeling Platform, including spatial planning tools About Timberlands We believe trees are a remarkable resource that can and should be managed responsibly to make a range of products that meet human needs, while also providing recreation, wildlife habitat, and other important ecosystem benefits. For more than a century, we have been taking care of forests to make life better. About Weyerhaeuser We sustainably manage forests and manufacture products that make the world a better place. We are serious about safety, driven to achieve excellence, and proud of what we do. With multiple business lines in locations across North America, we offer a range of exciting career opportunities for smart, talented people who are passionate about making a difference. We know you have a choice in your career. We want you to choose us. Weyerhaeuser is an equal opportunity employer. Inclusion is one of our five core values and we strive to maintain a culture where all our people feel a sense of belonging, opportunity and shared purpose. We are committed to recruiting a diverse workforce and supporting an equitable and inclusive environment that inspires people of all backgrounds to join, stay and thrive with our team. Miscellaneous: N/A Salary: N/A Benefits: N/A How to Apply: To apply, please submit an online application here: http://weyer.jobs/18883
