Procurement Forester

Baillie Lumber • Owego, NY

1d • $55,000 - $85,000 • Onsite

About The Position

The Baillie Group, specifically Wagner Lumber in Owego, NY, is seeking a full-time Procurement Forester. This role is crucial for a world-class hardwood lumber manufacturer, responsible for supplying logs to multiple hardwood sawmills. The ideal candidate will be proficient in all aspects of locating, assessing, costing, and negotiating the purchase and successful harvest of standing timber.

Requirements

• A.S. Degree in Forestry or an affiliated discipline
• Ability to work in a team atmosphere
• Clean driving record required
• Good communication skills
• Proficient mathematic skills
• Northern Hardwood tree ID and map reading skills.

Nice To Haves

• B.S. in Forestry

Responsibilities

• All aspects of purchasing standing timber.
• Locate and mark boundary lines.
• Cruise standing timber for quantity.
• Appraise timber for quality and value.
• Locate skid roads and landing locations.
• Apply costs to all aspects of timber sale preparation and harvesting.
• All aspects of oversight of harvest of standing timber sales.
• Visit harvest sites to determine if BMPs are being used appropriately.
• Assure boundary lines are being observed.
• Determine whether residual damage is acceptable.
• Check to see that the proper trees are being cut.
• Due diligence in purchasing.
• Title research.
• Qualify properties in advance of timber cruising.
• Apply for various types of permits.

Benefits

• Full Plan of Benefits
• Overtime Hours and Pay

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree