Forestry Technician - Falconer, NY
About The Position
FORECON, Inc. is seeking a highly motivated, full-time Forestry Technician for its Falconer, New York forestry team. The ideal candidate would be located within 30 miles of Falconer. The role supports forest management for long-term clients and involves 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. Compensation is $18.00–$19.00 per hour, depending on experience, with overtime paid. Pay and benefits are commensurate with skills and experience. FORECON, Inc. is a multidisciplinary, full-service consulting forestry firm operating from five offices across New York, Pennsylvania, and West Virginia, with corporate headquarters in Falconer. Its clients include institutional investors, TIMOs, and private, industrial, and municipal forest landowners. The company’s mission is to help landowners achieve profitable and environmentally responsible natural resource management objectives using forestry expertise and innovative technology.
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.
- Ability and willingness to work out of town as assigned for one- to two-week periods.
- Entrepreneurial spirit, solid communication skills, 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; candidates with these degrees are strongly encouraged to apply.
- At least two years of practical field forestry or timber procurement experience if qualifying through experience rather than a degree.
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)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Profit sharing
- Vision insurance
- Professional development assistance
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
