Operations Forester - North Bend

Mason, Bruce & Girard•North Bend, OR

9d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Forester will be responsible for the long-term management of forest properties throughout the Pacific Northwest. The Forester will apply a wide variety of forest management techniques, while working on multiple projects. Main project areas are within a 100-mile radius of North Bend, Oregon.

Requirements

B.A./B.S. in Forestry, or Natural Resources, or related field.
Experienced field forester (2+ years) with team lead abilities.
Combination of experience and education.
Valid driver’s license.
Working knowledge of forest management and related timber harvesting operations.
Working knowledge of logging systems in the Pacific Northwest (PNW).
Working knowledge of forest road layout, design, surfacing, and maintenance.
Intermediate skill level in Microsoft Office and Excel, ArcGIS a plus.
Excellent communication skills.
Enthusiastic and team-oriented individual.

Nice To Haves

Previous consulting experience.

Responsibilities

Responsible for the planning, layout and marketing of harvest programs as directed by client(s).
Working knowledge of the Oregon Forest Practices Act.
Pre-harvest reconnaissance related to harvest unit layout, road design, and access.
Prepare, advertise, and coordinate timber sales.
Administer timber harvest contracts, supervise harvest, and audit monetary receipts.
Assist in development of client budgets and forecasts based on short and long-term goals.
Monitor activities as they relate to the annual budget.
Represent MB&G and clients in interactions with neighboring landowners, other partners, and general public.
Timber cruising and timber appraisals; check-cruising.
Supervise daily activities of sub-contractors.