Deadline: Sun, 04/30/2023 - 12:00pm Employer: Southeastern Consulting Services, Inc. Job Field: Forestry Wildlife Job Type: Full Time Location: Georgia Location Detail: Monticello Job Description: Southeastern Consulting Services, Inc. (SCS), a forestry and land management consulting firm based in Monticello, GA, is pleased to announce the following employment opportunity: Forestry and Land Manager 1 SCS is a full service consulting firm that works with both non-industrial private landowners and industrial sized clients to provide land management and forestry consulting services to meet and exceed landowner and client objectives. We specialize in all forestry and land management services including sale and harvest management, site preparation and reforestation, prescribed fire, habitat and wildlife management, and forest road construction and maintenance throughout the state of Georgia. In addition to terrestrial land management, we also provide various aquatic services in many small and large water impoundments. We are seeking a candidate that has a background in forestry and land management. The candidate must be flexible and adaptable to meet the demands of a variety of different work tasks and field environments. They should be comfortable working alone in a field setting with adverse terrain and weather conditions. They should be able to lift 50 lbs. and be comfortable traversing long distances through the field. They must possess excellent speaking and writing skills and be comfortable meeting and interacting with clients, customers, and contractors. In addition, the candidate should be proficient in using basic Microsoft applications such as Word and Excel and have had exposure to and a willingness to learn additional technical applications including ArcGIS. Regarding specific field experience, the candidate should have some degree of experience or exposure to as well as a willingness and desire to learn the following: - Prescribed fire (certified burn manager a plus but not required) - Timber sale/harvest layout - Cruising - Silvicultural activities such as site preparation and planting, herbicide use including a working knowledge of common forest herbicides, pre-commercial thinning, release & herbaceous weed control, etc. - Boundary line identification/painting - Road maintenance and construction - Wildlife & habitat management - Aquatic herbicides Qualifications: We are seeking a candidate that has a background in forestry and land management. The candidate must be flexible and adaptable to meet the demands of a variety of different work tasks and field environments. They should be comfortable working alone in a field setting with adverse terrain and weather conditions. They should be able to lift 50 lbs. and be comfortable traversing long distances through the field. They must possess excellent speaking and writing skills and be comfortable meeting and interacting with clients, customers, and contractors. In addition, the candidate should be proficient in using basic Microsoft applications such as Word and Excel and have had exposure to and a willingness to learn additional technical applications including ArcGIS. Regarding specific field experience, the candidate should have some degree of experience or exposure to as well as a willingness and desire to learn the following: - Prescribed fire (certified burn manager a plus but not required) - Timber sale/harvest layout - Cruising - Silvicultural activities such as site preparation and planting, herbicide use including a working knowledge of common forest herbicides, pre-commercial thinning, release & herbaceous weed control, etc. - Boundary line identification/painting - Road maintenance and construction - Wildlife & habitat management - Aquatic herbicides The candidate must be a graduate of a four year SAF accredited forestry school. The ideal candidate will possess 3 years+ of relevant work experience, but a more recent graduate or upcoming graduate may be considered with the right level and quality of internships and other relevant work experience. Salary: Salary will be competitive and commensurate with experience. Benefits: Potential benefits include company holidays, vacation, and a company matched retirement plan. How to Apply: Please apply by sending resumes and three references to Blake McMichael at the following email address: Blake McMichael rbmcmichael@scsforestry.com
