Forester

KEY FUNCTION OF POSITION:

Plan and supervise all aspects of forest management activities to ensure forest management goals and objectives are achieved in a manner consistent with relevant fiduciary, regulatory, and environmental standards. This position will manage silviculture, harvesting, and land use projects

SUMMARY OF DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

· Administrative responsibilities include contracting with third parties to perform harvesting and silviculture-related services (prospectus preparation, identification of qualified/licensed contractors or consultants, bid analysis, negotiations, contract execution and compliance monitoring).

· Implement policies, procedures, and guidelines regarding all forest management activities in order to ensure the highest quality while managing cost effectiveness.

· Maintain full and appropriate compliance with applicable Federal, State and Local regulations, Licensing Standards, Forest Practice laws, SFI Standards, and FSC Standards.

· Ensure appropriate notifications, permits and easements have been obtained and reviewed with contractor before work begins.

· Actively participate in the implementation and utilization of GIS. Provide to GIS Forester information needed to update maps regarding stand treatments, boundaries, inventory depletions, stream locations and stream classification.

· Monitor expenditures and operation levels closely in order to comply with budget limitations.

· Participate in the annual budgeting and monthly “Forward Look” processes, as needed.

· Maintain good communication and excellent working relationships with outside agencies and companies.

· Stay abreast of industry technology, trends, new regulations and laws; attend meetings, as necessary.

· Support and participate fully in local SFI program and FSC program.

· Ensure that environmental or financial risk management reporting is conducted in a timely and professional manner to your Area Manager and, if appropriate, local Safety Coordinator.

· Respond to internal and external information requests in conjunction with management and team members.

· Actively participate within the organization to ensure all timberland management investment services meet or exceed client commitments.

· Represent Campbell Global at all levels, maintaining positive public relations.

· Other duties as assigned.

· Position is considered exempt based on job responsibilities.