Forester

AMERICAN FOREST MANAGEMENT INC•Port Angeles, WA

4d•$65,000 - $80,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Join the vibrant team at American Forest Management, Inc. (AFM) as a Forester in the Olympic Peninsula area, Washington. Reporting directly to the Chehalis 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 will also handle additional duties assigned by the District and Region Manager. More about who we are American Forest Management, Inc. (AFM). Founded in 1966, AFM is a leading national forestry consulting firm based in Charlotte, North Carolina. The company sustainably manages and provides timberland consulting and real estate services for privately owned timberland throughout the United States, Panama and Costa Rica, AFM’s team of professionals is focused on meeting client needs by providing a complete range of forestry services. Our small regionally dispersed offices allow us to provide individualized services, and our large overall size allows us to coordinate teams of foresters and technical specialists for large, complex jobs. AFM’s team of professionals is focused on meeting client needs by providing a complete range of forestry services including land and wildlife management, land sale and acquisition services, forest inventory 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.
3-5 years of applicable experience.
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.
communication, teamwork, problem-solving, adaptability, attention to detail, time management and decision-making.

Nice To Haves

Preferred experience with ArcGIS software.

Responsibilities

All aspects of fieldwork, office work, analysis, and reporting.
Responsible for silviculture and reforestation planning and contract administration.
Design and secure permits for harvest unit layouts in a multifaceted regulatory landscape.
Responsible for harvest contract administration and inspection, ensuring contract and regulatory compliance.
Responsible for the planning, permitting, and contract administration for road construction and maintenance.
Collaborate in budget development and management.
Utilize Geographic Information System (GIS) for effective property management.
Operate within the Sustainable Forestry Initiative's objectives.
Support the District Manager with access agreements and client tours.
Fulfill other assignments from the District and Region Manager.