What are the responsibilities and job description for the Inventory Forester position at Pacific Forest Management?
Pacific Forest Management
Inventory Forester
As a member of Silviculture team this position is responsible for planning and implementing forest inventories across a variety of ownerships. Maintains inventory databases. Leads and supervises small groups of employees. Minimum Qualifications
Minimum requirements
- AA degree in natural resource management OR equivalent experience.
- Valid Driver’s License
- Proficient in Microsoft Office software
- Ability to work independently in steep terrain for long periods of time in inclement weather.
- Occasional travel to remote workstations in the Pacific Northwest
Special Note:
- This position be filled as an in-training position. In-training employee may be required to follow a 12-24-month training plan, to gain full competencies required for this position. Successful candidate will be either an Inventory Forester (In-Training) or Inventory Forester.
Job Requirements:
- This is a field position with 80% of work hours performed in an outdoor setting.
- Must be able to operate basic forestry equipment such as a 4X4 pickup, GPS equipment, hand compass and brushing tools.
- Must have ability to plan and execute operational programs for the company
- Must be able to supervise and train workgroups within the company of 1-3 people.
- Must be able to communicate effectively with employees and clients
- Be proficient at the use of handheld and personal computers.
Job Description:
- Inventories timber stands to determine tree volume and grades. Inventory methods vary between stand exams, timber cruises & carbon cruising. Determines appropriate sampling intensities. Prepares reports on value and quantity of timber. Maintains inventory databases.
- Investigates forest health issues and recommends appropriate treatments.
- Plans, develops contracts and performs compliance on tree planting and precommercial thinning projects. Conducts silvicultural surveys.
- Timber Sale preparation includes field location of boundaries & roads and identifying appropriate logging systems. Identify and apply appropriate protection to streams wetlands & wildlife habitat.
- Committed to working safely in manner that is consistent with company values and policies.
- Practices time management, prioritizing work, and documenting tasks.
- Contributes to building a positive team environment
Pay: $24.00 - $32.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40.0 per week
Benefits:
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
Salary : $24 - $32