Land Management Technician

RoyOMartin•Chopin, LA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

A land management technician provides support and assistance to the land management forester. In addition, this position is responsible for tract preparation and layout of harvest operations, and other duties as required. At RoyOMartin, people are our number-one asset. We are committed to keeping them safe and supporting them as they learn and grow. There’s just something unique about being in the people business: Our leaders are involved in daily operations and nurture personal relationships; our employees stick with us for the long term and appreciate our top-notch benefits, and we believe that everyone has the capacity to succeed. With superior product quality and outstanding customer service at the heart of our operation of more than 1,200 people, RoyOMartin is proud to serve America’s building industry. Through our Forest Stewardship Council® (FSC®) certification, customers can be assured that we responsibly source our raw materials from regional forests to produce “Made in the U.S.A.” oriented strand board (OSB), plywood, timbers, and boards in safety-award-winning manufacturing environments. RoyOMartin is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent
Forestry training at a vocational college or equivalent experience
Outstanding safety record in all aspects of previous employment
Attention to detail, creative thinking, and communication skills are vital for success in this role.
Must be safety-conscious, self-motivated, and dependable
Demonstrates strong leadership skills and an excellent work ethic
Ability to work independently, as well as part of a team
Must possess strong interpersonal skills
Ability to effectively communicate with contractors and vendors

Nice To Haves

One year of experience in GIS, boundary lines, and courthouse research
Experience in road construction and maintenance
Experience operating a dozer
Experience in acquiring access, identifying pests, and applying control measures

Responsibilities

Support the land management forester
GIS collection, reporting, and maintenance of land ownership data
Prepare tracts for harvest
Supervising and auditing road building activities for long-term management
Acquire tract access, correct adverse possessions, and minimize threats to timber
Property inspections
Timber harvest setup and supervision
GIS mapping and data management
Hunting lease inspections
Private landowner communication
Assisting in company-wide projects such as cruising and burning
Attend police jury meetings