Procurement Forester
Baillie Lumber•Smyrna, NY
•$60,000 - $85,000
About The Position
The Baillie Group’s Smyrna, New York sawmill is hiring a full-time Procurement Forester for a hardwood lumber manufacturer. The role supplies logs to multiple hardwood sawmills by locating, assessing, costing, and negotiating the purchase and successful harvest of standing timber. The person in this position should be proficient in the duties required of a procurement forester.
Requirements
- Associate of Science degree in Forestry or an affiliated discipline.
- Ability to work in a team atmosphere.
- Clean driving record.
- Good communication skills.
- Proficient mathematics skills.
- Northern hardwood tree identification and map-reading skills.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor of Science degree in Forestry.
Responsibilities
- Purchase standing timber.
- Locate and mark boundary lines.
- Cruise standing timber to determine quantity.
- Appraise timber for quality and value.
- Locate skid roads and landing locations.
- Apply costs to all aspects of timber sale preparation and harvesting.
- Oversee the harvest of standing timber sales.
- Visit harvest sites to determine whether Best Management Practices (BMPs) are being used appropriately.
- Ensure boundary lines are observed.
- Determine whether residual damage is acceptable.
- Check that the proper trees are being cut.
- Conduct due diligence in purchasing.
- Research titles.
- Qualify properties before timber cruising.
- Apply for various types of permits.
Benefits
- Overtime hours and pay.
- Full plan of benefits.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
Associate degree
