Forester

Do you like a consistent and predictable work environment where you can verify and validate information through tangible sources? Do you approach tasks with systematic procedures? Are you looking for a supportive, collaborative workplace with great teams and inspiring leaders? If so, you may be a good fit at American Forest Management!

The Forester we need is analytical, a team player, and a forward thinker. This individual should be motivated and be able to work independently. Our Foresters use working and applied knowledge of forestry skills and perform all aspects of forestry-related fieldwork and analysis. They design and implement timber harvesting plan programs to ensure continuous timber production or assist clients in achieving other forest management objectives. They assist in planning, administering, and inspecting other forestry-related activities such as road construction and maintenance, timber marking, silviculture, tract inspections, and boundary establishment. This position will also use various technologies like GIS to assist in managing lands.

American Forest Management, Inc. (AFM) was founded over 50 years ago and is the largest forest consulting firm in the United States. We are a private, employee-owned company.  AFM currently manages over 6 million acres of privately owned timberland and has sold over $3.2 billion in real estate transactions under AFM Real Estate, a subsidiary of AFM. With 300+ employees operating from 52 offices in 22 states and Panama and Costa Rica, AFM’s team of professionals is focused on meeting client needs by providing a complete range of forestry services. We are humbled that over 1,200 clients have entrusted us to be advisors and stewards of their land.

Our seasoned Foresters are experts in the field and are here to train new Foresters entering the industry. Our standards are high. We pride ourselves in being subject matter experts in our field, and our employees will have access to experienced professionals in every facet of Forestry. AFM provides the tools, technology, and education to ensure every employee is successful. We value individuals who are willing to learn and take their careers to the next level.

Our Forester position is full-time, and primarily responsible for providing forest management services in Western Washington, based out of our Chehalis office. This position will be responsible for all aspects of forest management (planning, permitting, timber harvest, roads, silviculture, client reporting, and budgeting), as well as other tasks assigned by the District and Region Manager.

Primary Job Functions and Responsibilities:

• Harvest administration and harvest unit layout and permitting in a complex regulatory environment.

• Road construction and maintenance layout, permitting, and contract administration.

• Assist in development and administration of client budgets.

• Use Geographic Information System (GIS) to assist in managing properties.

• Prepare and negotiate contracts with independent contractors.

• Silviculture planning and supervision.

• Work within the objectives of the Sustainable Forestry Initiative.

• Other tasks as assigned by the District and Region Manager.