Description

FORESTER

Employment Status: Full-Time

FLSA Status: Exempt, Salaried

Location: Paint Lick, KY

# of Hires Needed: 1

Amount of Travel: Estimated between 80% - 100% during peak seasons

About the Opportunity

Copperhead Environmental Consulting is expanding our team and actively seeking a Forester to join our family of professional consultants. We are seeking a candidate who is looking to develop a long-term career in the environmental consulting industry and is open to diversification across the company.

Key Benefits:

• Competitive salary
• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
• 401k, including a company match
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays

Responsibilities

• Implement specific forest management actions to fulfill project objectives such as:
• Mechanical and chemical timber stand improvement (TSI)
• Herbicide applications
• Tree planting
• Forest Inventory
• Direct field operations in the absence of the Lead Forester.
• Operate forestry equipment such as chainsaws, off road vehicles, and large capacity herbicide sprayers safely and effectively.
• Coordinate with Lead Forester and clients as needed.
• Maintain field equipment and vehicles.
• Implement pollinator / wildlife habitat project implementation

Working Conditions/Physical Effort

The Forester position will require working in variable weather conditions on rough, rocky, uneven terrain at remote locations under physically demanding circumstances. Work locations will vary throughout the region including various locations including, but not limited to, Kentucky and Indiana. This position may also require:

• Considerable physical exertion including the ability to lift and carry objects up to 40 pounds
• Long hours in isolated setting
• The ability to work varying and flexible work schedules, i.e., potentially through weekends.

Equal Opportunity Employment

Copperhead Environmental Consulting is an equal employment opportunity employer and seeks diversity in its workforce. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, genetic information, ethnic or national origin, marital status, or other statuses protected by law.

Candidates must be able to pass a background check and drug test, as applicable for the role.

Requirements

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Forestry.
• 1 – 3 Years of forest management experience preferred.
• Must possess, or have the ability to obtain, a Kentucky Pesticide Applicators License.
• Strong background in dendrology and silviculture.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Able to work under pressure to meet deadlines.
• Ability to travel.
• Excellent attention to detail skills.
• Must be team orientated. 
• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to operate trucks and UTVs in an off-road environment.
• Ability to work in rugged terrain long distances from vehicles.
• Must hold a valid driver’s license.