Staff Forester (Cortland, NY)

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

FORECON Inc.'s Cortland, NY regional forestry team seeks a highly-motivated, full-time Staff Forester to support the operations in our Cortland, NY service region. The position will report to our Cortland, NY office and work throughout that operating region. The ideal candidate will reside within 30 miles of Cortland, NY.

Interviewing/ Hiring timeline: Open

Principal Duties:

• Support the Regional Office Manager and work effectively with staff and clients in all aspects of regional operations.
• Lead, lay out, design, and be responsible for vegetation management, inventory, timber sale, and conservation projects as assigned. And, make on-site decisions to accomplish project goals in adverse or unexpected conditions.
• Lead, train, and develop seasonal teammates and less tenured staff.
• Willing and able to obtain a New York pesticide applicator license within 12 months.
• Design and write forest management plans.
• Process, compile, and audit inventory data as needed.
• Act as liaison to municipal and not-for-profit clients (public speaking required).
• Monitor timber sales periodically for contract compliance, and prepare permits for timber harvest plans as needed. And, ensure compliance with applicable environmental and other applicable regulations.
• Consistently demonstrate courtesy, professionalism, and effectiveness with coworkers, company managers, and clients.
• Respect confidentiality of client information, and remain free from conflicts of interest.
• Other job-related duties as assigned by the Supervisor.

Principle Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Science degree in Forestry, Resources Management, or closely related field.
• Three (3) years of practical field experience preferred.
• Must be competent in forest mensuration techniques including point sample, plot and 100% inventory methods, and also knowledgeable of silvicultural forest management practices, both even-aged and un-even-aged.
• Must be able to work alone and with large groups, able to walk and stand for long periods of time, and able to lift/carry items/equipment weighing 40 lbs. or less.
• Must have full mobility and use of arms, legs, hands and fingers to perform work outdoors in all types of weather and terrain.
• Must be self-motivated, and have strong listening skills, and communication skills, both written and oral in English.
• Knowledge of computer programs such as Excel, Word, and Access and the ability to use forestry data processing programs are required.
• Ability and willingness to work out of town as assigned for 1-2 week time periods.
• Knowledge of Sustainable Forestry Initiative (SFI) or Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) preferred, but not required.