Description

General position summary:

The Forester will apply a wide variety of forest management techniques while assisting on multiple projects in Oregon, with occasional work throughout the Pacific Northwest. The main project area is within a 100-mile radius of Eugene, Oregon.

Essential Functions/Major Responsibilities:

• Assist with the planning, layout, and marketing of harvest programs.
• Monitor harvest operations.
• Pre-harvest reconnaissance related to unit layout, road design, and access.
• Oversee road maintenance, design and construction projects.
• Supervise reforestation, pre-commercial thinning, and other silviculture tasks as assigned.
• Supervise daily activities of contractors.
• Timber cruising and check cruising.

Requirements

Job Skills:

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

Job Conditions:

• Work is performed both within the field and in our offices. 
• Field work to be performed in all weather conditions, steep rough terrain, and a variety of settings including open fields and forested areas. 
• Computer use, physical ability to operate a telephone, and sit for extended periods of time, may lift/carry up to 50 pounds.
• Overnight travel expected to be necessary from 1 to 2 days per month.

Education and/or Experience:

• A.A/B.A./B.S. in Forestry, natural resources or related field.
• Experienced field forester (2-5 years) with team lead abilities.
• Combination of experience and education.
• Preference given to candidates with previous consulting experience.
• Valid driver’s license.