Forester

AMERICAN FOREST MANAGEMENT INC•Texarkana, TX

4d•Hybrid

About The Position

Join the vibrant team at American Forest Management, Inc. (AFM) as a Forester in Northeast Texas/ Arkansas. Reporting directly to the District Manager, this role plays a pivotal part in comprehensive forest management, overseeing planning, permitting, timber harvest, road construction, silviculture, client reporting, and budgeting. You'll also handle additional duties assigned by the District and Region Manager. About American Forest Management, Inc. (AFM): Founded in 1966, American Forest Management, Inc. is a nationally recognized land and natural resource consulting firm headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina. AFM provides sustainable land management, consulting, and real estate services for a diverse range of land assets - including timberland, farmland, and other privately held lands - serving landowners throughout the United States, Panama, and Costa Rica. AFM’s team of experienced professionals works closely with clients to understand and achieve their objectives through a comprehensive suite of land management and advisory services. With 50 regionally based offices managing almost 6 million acres, AFM offers strong local expertise, while its national platform supports collaboration among multidisciplinary teams of foresters and technical specialists to manage large and complex land projects. AFM’s services include land and wildlife management; land sales and acquisitions; forest inventory, planning, and design; growth and yield modeling; cash-flow projections; environmental and farmland services; appraisal; forest resource data management; and harvest scheduling.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Forestry
Highly proficient with MS Word, Excel, and GIS software.
Proficiency in the use of GPS, hand-held data recorders
Required travel and ability to function as a team member on large projects throughout the U.S.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
Team player with adaptability.
Capability to work solo in challenging field conditions.
Valid Driver’s License with safe vehicle operation skills.

Nice To Haves

Experience preferred but not required.
Preferred experience with ArcGIS software.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools like Word and Excel.
Soft Skills: communication, teamwork, problem-solving, adaptability, attention to detail, time management and decision-making.

Responsibilities

All aspects of fieldwork, office work, analysis, and reporting to landowner/client.
Assists in planning, administration, and inspection of other forestry-related activities such as road construction and maintenance, timber marking, boundary establishment, and other land management projects as assigned.
Monitors BMP and EMS Compliance to ensure third party SFI Certification.
Uses Geographic Information System (GIS) to assist in managing TIMO lands.
Participate in forest inventory projects individually and with a team.
Perform all aspects of timber sale development, including timber inventory, boundary establishment, and sale administration inspections
Supervise contracted services, including certifying completion of work for payment.