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Operations Forester

Employer
Mason, Bruce & Girard
Job Description, Responsibilities and Required Qualifications or Skills

The Forester will be responsible for the long-term management of forest properties throughout the Pacific Northwest. The Forester will apply a wide variety of forest management techniques, while working on multiple projects. Main project areas are within a 100-mile radius of North Bend, Oregon.

Essential Functions/Major Responsibilities:

  • Responsible for the planning, layout and marketing of harvest programs as directed by client(s).
  • Working knowledge of the Oregon Forest Practices Act.
  • Pre-harvest reconnaissance related to harvest unit layout, road design, and access.
  • Prepare, advertise, and coordinate timber sales.
  • Administer timber harvest contracts, supervise harvest, and audit monetary receipts.
  • Assist in development of client budgets and forecasts based on short and long-term goals.
  • Monitor activities as they relate to the annual budget.
  • Represent MB&G and clients in interactions with neighboring landowners, other partners, and general public.

 

Secondary Functions:

  • Timber cruising and timber appraisals; check-cruising.

 

Supervisory Responsibility: 

  • Position will supervise daily activities of sub-contractors

Job Skills:

  • Working knowledge of forest management and related timber harvesting operations.
  • Working knowledge of logging systems in the Pacific Northwest (PNW).
  • Working knowledge of forest road layout, design, surfacing, and maintenance.
  • Intermediate skill level in Microsoft Office and Excel, ArcGIS a plus.
  • Excellent communication skills.
  • Enthusiastic and team-oriented individual.

 

Education and/or Experience:

  • B.A./B.S. in Forestry, or Natural Resources, or related field.
  • Experienced field forester (2+ years) with team lead abilities.
  • Combination of experience and education.
  • Preference given to candidates with previous consulting experience.
  • Valid driver’s license.
Job Field:
Forestry
Job Type:
Full Time
Location Detail:
North Bend, OR
Application Deadline:

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