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Forester

Employer
Larson & McGowin, LLC
Job Description, Responsibilities and Required Qualifications or Skills

Larson & McGowin, LLC (L&M) is seeking qualified candidates to assist with the forest management of client properties located in Birmingham Alabama. Responsibilities include timber inventory, timber marking, timber sale preparation and administration, the development of stand-level silvicultural prescriptions, contracting of forestry-related services, and other consulting activities. 

Candidate will occasionally participate in consulting/field projects across the U. S. Southeast.  Travel outside of the local area will be required approximately 20% of the time.  All necessary travel costs will be reimbursed. 

Qualifications and Abilities: 

  • Required
    • Applicant should have a minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree in Forestry or related field
    • Knowledge and experience with Microsoft Office suite
    • Strong written and verbal communication skills 
    • Time management skills
    • Must be capable of working in remote outdoor locations in various weather and forest conditions
    • Ability to operate and communicate as part of a team
  • Preferred
    • 0-5 years’ experience related to forestry field work
    • Field proficiency with various forest inventory/mensuration techniques and methodologies
    • Knowledge and experience with GIS software (i.e., ArcGIS)
    • Registered Forester or meet the necessary requirements to obtain this designation or equivalent within 2 years from date of hire
Job Field:
Forestry
Job Type:
Full Time
Location Detail:
Birmingham
Salary:
Competitive salary commensurate with experience
Job Benefits:

Fixed and Variable Vehicle Compensation Plan

Paid Vacation and Holidays

Health Insurance

Paid LTD, STD and Life

Cafeteria Plan for Health, Vision and Dental

401(k) Profit Sharing Plan

Supplemental Life Insurance and other coverage options

Application Deadline:

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