Forestry Technician - Elkins, WV

FORECON•Oak Hill, WV

13h

About The Position

FORECON, Inc. is seeking a motivated, full-time Forestry Technician for its Elkins, West Virginia team. The preferred candidate will live near Elkins, Buckhannon, Weston, Flatwoods, or Summersville, West Virginia. The role supports forest management for long-term clients and may require working out of town for assigned periods of one to two weeks. FORECON is a multidisciplinary consulting forestry firm with five offices across New York, Pennsylvania, and West Virginia. Its clients include institutional investors, timberland investment management organizations (TIMOs), and private, industrial, and municipal forest landowners. The company describes its mission as helping landowners achieve profitable and environmentally responsible natural resource management objectives through knowledgeable forestry professionals and innovative technology. Starting compensation is $18.00–$19.00 per hour, depending on experience. Overtime is paid. Pay and benefits are commensurate with skills and experience. A “Task and Duty Guide” for the position is available upon request.

Requirements

An associate degree or higher in Forestry, Forest Technology, or Environmental Biology, or at least two years of practical field forestry experience.
Competence in tree species identification and forest mensuration techniques, including point sampling, plot sampling, and 100% inventory methods.
Basic knowledge of common computer and office software.
Self-motivation and ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
Ability and willingness to work out of town as assigned for periods of one to two weeks.
Entrepreneurial spirit, solid communication skills, a strong work ethic, and dedication to meeting company and client needs.

Nice To Haves

A bachelor's degree in Forest Science, Forest Management, Natural Resources, or Environmental Sciences is strongly encouraged.
Residence near Elkins, Buckhannon, Weston, Flatwoods, or Summersville, West Virginia.