Deadline: Fri, 04/05/2024 - 12:00pm Employer: NativState Job Field: Forestry Job Type: Full Time Location: Arkansas Location Detail: Conway, Arkansas Job Description: We are actively hiring for an Analyst role on our Forest Carbon team. NativState is seeking a motivated team player who is ready to expand their impact and to apply their talents to a growing company. As a Forest Carbon Analyst, you will work with our forest carbon specialists, engineers, and program managers to assess, develop, and prepare for the verification of high-quality carbon credits. You will be a critical member of the team developing high-quality carbon credits for our buyers and thereby returning significant value to our landowner partners. Primary Responsibilities and Competencies: • Use a full range of spatial(GIS), database, spreadsheet, software manipulations, and other tools to process, calculate, analyze, and digest raw and finalized forest carbon data • Utilize forest growth and yield models for the development of forest carbon programs through biometric principles and knowledge of common silvicultural management practices to generate representative long-term projections of forest carbon • Collaborate with internal teams and external partners to conduct diverse quantitative and spatial analyses essential at each phase of carbon project development • Advance and develop processes and procedures to support project verification • Assist in the preparation of project data reports and verification documentation • Travel occasionally and when necessary to project sites, team training meetings, and /or conferences Qualifications: Required Education, Experience and Certification: • University degree, certification or work experience in forestry or earth sciences • Advanced proficiency using Microsoft Excel • Experience in forest biometrics and statistical analysis • Experience using the USFS Forest Vegetation Simulator (FVS) • Experience with forest inventories, sample plot design, forest management plans, and Timber harvest plans • Experience in application of GIS (Geographic Information Systems) programs (e.g., ArcGIS Pro software) Preferred Skills, Education, Qualifications & Experience: • Master’s degree in forestry, natural resources, or related subjects • 2+ years of experience in a forestry-related occupation, preferably working with forest carbon modeling activities • Strong statistical and analytical skills including experience in using programming languages such as R, Python, and SQL • Experience with voluntary forest carbon protocols in North America, especially the American Carbon Registry’s (ACR) methodologies for Improved Forest Management (IFM) • Strong quantitative and spatial analysis skills including experience in the application of remote sensing in forestry • Familiarity with silvicultural and forest management practices of Southern US • Ability to build and cultivate strong and positive relationships with internal and external stakeholders Salary: Competitive Benefits: • Health, dental, and vision insurance • ReErement savings plan • Professional development & advancement opportunities How to Apply: Please use our career page to apply https://nativstate.com/careers/ Please forward any questions to Dr. Anil Koirala email: akoirala@nativstate.com
