Resource Forester

Resource Management Service, LLC • Pace, FL

23d

About The Position

The Resource Forester plans, coordinates, and executes timberland management activities across approximately 90,000 acres of investment-grade timberland in Florida’s panhandle. Working closely with the District Manager and others across the region and organization, the role supports investor returns while maintaining safe and sustainable forestry practices.

The position covers timber sales and harvesting, silviculture, non-timber revenue opportunities, road and property-line maintenance, and forest data management. It also participates in timberland acquisition evaluations, investor meetings, field tours, and other activities as needed. The Resource Forester is expected to comply with the RMS safety program, demonstrate stewardship and sustainability, and foster positive relationships with landowners, communities, agencies, trade associations, and other industry stakeholders.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in Forestry or a closely related field.
• 0–5 years of relevant industry experience.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office products and ESRI products.
• Teamwork, critical thinking, analytical, business acumen, and entrepreneurial skills.
• Strong commitment to stewardship and ESG principles.
• Knowledge of Sustainable Forestry Initiatives (SFI), Forest Stewardship Council (FSC), and Best Management Practice programs.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute the annual timber sales budget, including timber sale planning and budgeting, harvest delineation, contract administration, fiber sourcing and merchandising, contractor supervision, implementation, Best Management Practices monitoring, and timber security.
• Develop and execute silviculture prescriptions for site preparation, planting, pre-commercial thinning, commercial thinning, mid-rotation investments, and insect and disease control.
• Assist in managing the recreational lease program and evaluate retail land sale candidates, solar leases, conservation easements and opportunities, and other potential non-timber revenue opportunities.
• Assist with management of the annual road maintenance and property-line maintenance programs.
• Maintain spatial, stand attribute, and forest inventory data.
• Participate in timberland acquisition evaluations, investor meetings, field tours, and other duties as needed.
• Participate in and comply with the RMS safety program and demonstrate commitment to stewardship and sustainability.
• Foster positive relationships with adjacent landowners, communities, trade associations, state and federal agencies, and other industry stakeholders.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level