Operations Forester - Ridgway, PA

Landvest•Ridgway, PA

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

LandVest is seeking an energetic and dedicated Operations Forester for its growing business in its Ridgway, Pennsylvania Office. This position involves a mix of field (80%) and office (20%) work, focusing on meeting client objectives. The role reports to the Pennsylvania Regional Forester.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in forestry or related field from an SAF accredited program
Associate’s degree with additional experience will be considered
Strong computer (Excel and Word) and other technical skills.
Three to five years of work experience with similar duties.
Passion for the forestry profession
Strong work ethic and dedication
Attention to detail and excellence.
Open mind and readiness to learn from experienced foresters.
Desire to work in all weather conditions in remote areas often alone.
The initiative and ability to plan your own day to day schedule and work with minimal daily oversight.

Responsibilities

Timber Sale Administration: Development & implement silvicultural prescriptions, complete sale preparation documents, complete sales layout, easement compliance, create contracts, inspect active timber sales.
Green Certification: Compliance with LandVest green certification policies and procedures.
Inventory: Participate in and help manage inventory projects, including carbon project inventory as assigned.
Other Field Duties: Reconnaissance of potential harvest units, field easement compliance, hunting license compliance, road layout, boundary line maintenance GPS data collection, invasives control.
Office: Maintenance of LandVest and client records, updating maps, input into client monthly reports, other client reporting, timber sale paperwork.