Region Technical Forester

Farmington, ME – Region Technical Forester – Needed to deliver excellence

Are you self-driven, analytical, and a critical thinker? 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 seeking a supportive, collaborative workplace with great teams and inspiring leaders? If so, keep reading!

AFM focuses on strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Our clients are the foundation of AFM’s business; we strive to meet the needs of every client by having strong communication and listening skills. All of our foresters know to inform any landowner of the pros and cons when making decisions now that will affect the client’s property for the next 20 years.

The Region Technical Forester we need is a team player, a forward thinker, and attentive to detail. This individual should be able to work independently on their projects and assist other team members with the technical aspects of their tasks. The Region Technical Forester will use working and applied knowledge of forestry skills and technology to complete inventory fieldwork and analysis. The Region Technical Forester will assist the Operations and Planning Foresters by providing GIS and basic IT support. They will provide guidance and expertise to other team members through mapping software, GPS, and field data collection workflows. The Regional Technical Forester will support the Forest Operations Team by completing administrative and landscape-level tasks such as filing permits, implementing the regeneration verification and Forest Practices Act compliance program, and providing forest inventory services. This position will use various GIS platforms, mobile applications, and other technologies to manage lands.

American Forest Management, Inc. (AFM) is the largest forest consulting firm in the United States, founded over 50 years ago. We are a private, employee-owned company. AFM manages over 5.7 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, experts in their field, 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. We value bringing on individuals who want to learn and take their career to the next level! AFM provides the tools, technology, and education to ensure that every employee is set up for success.

Our employees are our most valuable asset, so we invest in them! We offer a competitive comprehensive benefits program, which we regularly benchmark to ensure we provide the best to our employees. If you are ready to be employed with a steadily growing and stable company, apply today!

Position Overview:

Highlights: Work/Life balance, positive work culture

Work hours: Full time

Annual compensation: Salary commensurate with qualifications and experience

Benefits: Healthcare and Disability plan, 401K, paid holidays, paid vacation schedule, mobile phone, company vehicle, wellness program, eligible for annual bonus plan

Location: Farmington, Maine