Forester

AMERICAN FOREST MANAGEMENT INC•Kirkland, WA

5d•$65,000 - $100,000

About The Position

Join the vibrant team at American Forest Management, Inc. (AFM) as a Forester in Skagit/Whatcom Counties, Washington. 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 or related field OR Associate’s Degree in Forestry, with 5 years of experience preferred.
Familiar with forest vegetation management and herbicide management.
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
Proficient team player with adaptability.
Capability to work in challenging field conditions.
Valid Driver’s License with safe vehicle operation skills.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools like Word and Excel.

Nice To Haves

Prefer to have pesticide applicators license or obtain in the first 6 months of employment.
Preferred experience with ArcGIS software.

Responsibilities

All aspects of timberland management on approximately 25,000 acres in Skagit, Snohomish, and Whatcom Counties.
All aspects of fieldwork, office work, analysis, and reporting to landowner/client.
Lead silviculture and reforestation planning, managing contracts efficiently.
Design and secure forest practice permits for harvest unit layout in a multifaceted regulatory landscape.
Oversee log marketing, harvest operations, and contract administration.
Oversee road construction, maintenance, permitting, and contract administration.
Collaborate in annual budget development, annual operating plan development, and quarterly reporting on property management.
Utilize Geographic Information System (GIS) for effective property management.
Operate within the Sustainable Forestry Initiative's objectives.
Fulfill other assignments from the District and Region Manager.