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Forest Manager

Deadline:
Employer:
Larson & McGowin, LLC
Job Field:
Forestry
Job Type:
Full Time
Location:

Alabama

Location Detail:
Greenville
Job Description:

Larson & McGowin, LLC (L&M) is seeking a Forest Manager to oversee the management of client properties located in south Alabama. Responsibilities will include client and vendor communication, budgeting, reporting, timber sale negotiation and administration, development of stand-level silvicultural prescriptions, financial analysis, and contracting of forestry-related services.

 

Candidate will occasionally participate in consulting projects outside of the local area. Overnight travel will be required approximately 10% of the time. All necessary travel costs will be reimbursed.

 

 

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s Degree in Forestry

 

Must be a Registered Forester in Alabama or meet the necessary requirements to obtain this designation within 6 months of date of hire

 

5+ years working forestry experience

 

Knowledge and experience with both pine and hardwood silviculture

 

Knowledge and experience with the sale of timber

 

Field proficiency with various forest inventory/mensuration techniques and methodologies

 

Knowledge and experience with Microsoft Office suite

 

Strong written and verbal communication skills

 

Time management skills – coordination of multiple concurrent projects

 

Ability to work in remote outdoor locations in various weather and forest conditions

 

Knowledge and experience with GIS software

Miscellaneous:

In business over 65 years, Larson & McGowin, LLC provides a full range of land management and on-demand decision support and consulting services. L&M currently manages approximately 900,000 acres of timberland across the U.S. Southeast. www.larsonmcgowin.com

 

Salary:
Competitive salary commensurate with experience
Benefits:

Fixed and Variable Vehicle Compensation Plan, Paid Vacation and Holidays, Health Insurance, 401(k) Retirement Plan, Profit Sharing Plan, Cafeteria Plan for Vision, Dental, and Life Insurance Coverages

How to Apply:

Please send cover letter (referencing Position title), resume, and three references via email to:

 

Crystal Beck

Human Resources

Larson & McGowin, LLC

cbeck@larsonmcgowin.com

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