Forest Technician Cortland NY
FORECON•Cortland, NY
About The Position
FORECON Inc. is seeking a highly motivated, full-time Forestry Technician to join its forestry field team in Cortland, New York. The ideal candidate is located within 40 miles of Cortland. The role supports forest management for long-term clients through timber inventory, timber sale preparation, and forest data collection. The technician may be assigned to work out of town for periods of one to two weeks.
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-motivated and able to work in a fast-paced environment.
- Willingness and ability to work out of town as assigned for one- to two-week periods.
Nice To Haves
- A bachelor's degree in Forest Science, Forest Management, Natural Resources, or Environmental Sciences is strongly encouraged.
- Being located within 40 miles of Cortland, New York.
Responsibilities
- Conduct timber inventories (cruising).
- Prepare timber sales, including timber marking.
- Collect forest data, including GPS and photographic information.
- Perform other duties related to forest management for long-term clients.
Benefits
- 401(k) matching
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Training and development
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
