Asset Management - JP Morgan Natural Capital - Forester

JPMorgan Chase & Co. • DeRidder, LA

4h

About The Position

J.P. Morgan Natural Capital is seeking a Forester to join the Asset & Wealth Management team and supervise all aspects of forest management activities. The role works with local and corporate professionals to provide management services to clients. The Forester plans and supervises forest management activities to meet forest management goals and objectives consistent with fiduciary, regulatory, and environmental standards, and participates in silviculture, harvesting, and land-use projects.

The position involves contracting and coordinating third-party services, implementing forest-management procedures, maintaining regulatory and certification compliance, using GIS for mapping and treatment updates, monitoring budgets and operations, and maintaining professional relationships with internal and external stakeholders. The role also supports client commitments and timely, professional environmental and financial risk reporting.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in forestry, Forest Management, Forest Engineering, or Forest Operations Management, with at least two years of forest-management work experience; equivalent training and experience may also qualify.
• Strong analytical and critical-thinking skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects from initiation through completion in a timely and efficient manner.
• Demonstrated interpersonal, oral communication, and written communication skills.
• Current computer skills, especially in MS Excel, Word, and Outlook.
• Ability to work alone outdoors over extremely rough, brushy, and uneven terrain in all weather conditions.
• Ability to regularly lift up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Contract with third parties for harvesting, silviculture, road construction, and maintenance services, including preparing prospectuses, identifying qualified or licensed contractors and consultants, analyzing bids, negotiating and executing contracts, and monitoring compliance.
• Implement policies, procedures, and guidelines for forest management activities to maintain quality and cost effectiveness.
• Maintain compliance with applicable federal, state, and local regulations, licensing standards, Forest Practice laws, SFI Standards, and FSC Standards; obtain a chemical application license within six months.
• Use GIS to support map updates concerning stand treatments, boundaries, inventory depletions, stream locations, and stream classifications.
• Monitor expenditures and operational levels against budget limitations and participate in quarterly and annual budgeting and the “Forward Look” process as needed.
• Represent Campbell Global and maintain effective professional relationships with outside companies, contractors, agencies, and internal team members.
• Participate in organizational work to ensure timberland management investment services meet or exceed client commitments.
• Ensure environmental or financial risk management reporting is completed promptly and professionally for the Forest Supervisor and, if appropriate, the local Safety Coordinator.

Benefits

• Competitive total rewards package, including base salary determined by role, experience, skill set, and location.
• Eligible roles may receive commission-based pay and/or discretionary incentive compensation in cash and/or forfeitable equity.
• Comprehensive health care coverage.
• On-site health and wellness centers.
• Retirement savings plan.
• Backup childcare.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Mental health support.
• Financial coaching.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level