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Forester

Employer
Forest Resources Consultants, Inc.
Job Description, Responsibilities and Required Qualifications or Skills

Job Description: To provide support to the FRC organization in pursuit of continuously improving the quality and productivity of services provided to clients. Basic responsibility includes assisting local Account Manager, Operations Manager, and appraisers in the completion of tasks focused on satisfying various clients.

Job Responsibilities: 

  • Conduct timber inventories
  • Mark sale boundaries, SMZ's, etc., as required
  • Supervise contract operations to ensure compliance with the terms of the contract
  • Check on progress of scheduled forest management activities, ensuring compliance with BMP's, governmental regulations, and company policies
  • Complete timber sale inspections
  • Collect GPS field data as required
  • Assist in timely completion of special projects
  • Present positive image of FRC at all times

Requirements: 

  • Bachelor’s Degree or higher in Forestry
  • Two to five years’ experience preferred but not required
  • Substantial intern experience will be considered
  • Exhibit good interpersonal skills
  • Self-motivated
  • Ability and willingness to travel locally
  • Proficient in basic Windows software, i.e., Excel, Word, Outlook
  • Employee must provide reliable 4WD transportation as well as automobile insurance. Company reimburses for business use on a per mile basis at the allowable IRS rate

Key Competencies: 

  • Must be proficient in technical forestry skills
  • Motivated to plan and accomplish work with a minimum degree of supervision
  • Exhibits strong work ethic and pride in work quality
  • Ability to work efficiently with a variety of people and personalities
  • Basic understanding of the business in terms of services provided and profitability
Job Field:
Forestry
Job Type:
Full Time
Location Detail:
Quitman, MS
Salary:
Salary will be commensurate with skills and experience
Job Benefits:

Competitive benefits package includes health care, life and disability insurance, generous 401(k) plan, optional dental insurance, vacation, and holidays.

How to apply:

Send resume and professional references to the following address for consideration: 
Attn: Brad Edmonds 
P. O. Box 75 
Quitman, MS 39355 
Or email to brad.edmonds@frcemail.com

Application Deadline:

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