Procurement Forester

Baillie Group•Smyrna, NY

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About The Position

The Baillie Group’s Smyrna, NY sawmill is hiring a full-time Procurement Forester to help supply logs to multiple hardwood sawmills. The role includes locating, assessing, costing, and negotiating the purchase and successful harvest of standing timber, as well as overseeing timber-sale harvests and completing due diligence on potential purchases. The anticipated salary range is $60,000–$85,000 per year. The employer notes that compensation at the top of the range is not typical and depends on experience and qualifications that significantly exceed the requirements.

Requirements

Associate degree in Forestry or an affiliated discipline.
Ability to work in a team atmosphere.
Clean driving record.
Good communication skills.
Proficient math skills.
Northern hardwood tree identification and map-reading skills.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Forestry is preferred.

Responsibilities

Purchase standing timber, including locating, assessing, costing, and negotiating timber sales.
Locate and mark boundary lines.
Cruise standing timber to determine quantity and appraise timber quality and value.
Locate skid roads and landing locations.
Apply costs to timber-sale preparation and harvesting.
Oversee harvests of standing timber sales.
Visit harvest sites to assess whether Best Management Practices (BMPs) are being used appropriately.
Ensure boundary lines are observed and evaluate whether residual damage is acceptable.
Check that the proper trees are being cut.
Conduct purchase due diligence, including title research.
Qualify properties before timber cruising.
Apply for various types of permits.