Description

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

Requirements

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 may 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.