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Forester

Employer
American Forest Management
Job Description, Responsibilities and Required Qualifications or Skills

AFM’s team of professionals is focused on meeting client needs by providing a complete range of forestry services including land and wildlife management, land sale and acquisition services, forest inventory and design, growth and yield modeling, cash flow projections, environmental and farmland services, appraisal, forest resource data management and harvest scheduling.  

 

Key Responsibilities:  

  • All aspects of fieldwork, timber sale layout, timber marking, and office work.
  • Conduct pre-sale inventories, post-harvest inventories, and regeneration assessments. 
  • Supervise harvest operations and contract compliance.
  • Design and secure permits for harvest unit layouts in a multifaceted regulatory landscape.
  • Oversee road construction, maintenance, permitting, and contract administration.
  • Collaborate in budget development and management.
  • Meeting with landowner/client to review management activities on their timberland.
  • Proficient in the use of handheld data collection and data collection software programs.
  • Ability to work within a team environment.
  • Overnight travel and ability to function as a team member on projects throughout district and region.
  • Utilize Geographic Information System (GIS) for effective property management.
  • Operate within the SFI objectives.
  • Fulfill other assignments from the District and Region Manager. 

Qualifications:  

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Forestry or related field OR Associate’s Degree in Forestry with 3+ years of experience.
  • If offered within state of employment, have a current Registered Forester’s license or ability to become a Registered Forester, or its equivalent.
  • Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
  • Proficient team player with adaptability.
  • Capability to work in challenging field conditions.
  • Valid Driver’s License with safe vehicle operation skills.
  • Preferred experience with ArcGIS software.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools like Word and Excel. 
  • Soft Skills: communication, teamwork, problem-solving, adaptability, attention to detail, time management, and decision-making.
Job Field:
Forestry
Job Type:
Full Time
Location Detail:
Warren, PA
Application Deadline:

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