Deadline: Sat, 05/27/2023 - 12:00pm Employer: Eastern Forest Consultants LLC Job Field: Forestry Job Type: Full Time Location: Virginia Location Detail: Christiansburg Job Description: Eastern Forest Consultants-NC LLC, a North Carolina-based company, is seeking applicants to fill a forester-team leader position at their Christiansburg, Virginia location. This is a labor-intensive field position, and the successful applicant should expect to spend >90% of their time working outdoors. Typical duties include conducting timber inventories, preparing timber sales, planting trees/running planting crews, and applying herbicides. The forester-team leader is also responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations of EFC staff (1-4 members) in Christiansburg, VA. The position may include a heavy amount of out-of-town travel (up to 50%) for which employee will be compensated. Qualifications: Applicant should be able to identify eastern tree species. A B.S or M.S in Forestry and a minimum of two (2) years of previous work experience in the forestry profession is required. The applicant should be an experienced timber cruiser and/or have a Virginia Pesticide Applicator’s License in Forest Pest Control. The successful applicant must demonstrate the capability to lead a team but also have the ability to work independently. Salary: Starting salary is dependent upon education and experience/qualifications but is expected to be $42-$46k per year. Benefits: Paid Holidays; Vacation/Sick Leave; Reimbursement for Use of Personal Cell Phone; Continuing Education Opportunities; Enrollment in Christian Health-sharing Group. How to Apply: Please send a résumé including three references (preferably work-related) to Joe Secoges at jsecoges.efc@gmail.com. Résumés will be accepted until the position is filled.
