Resource Forester

Resource Management Service, LLC • Trout, LA

13h • Onsite

About The Position

The successful candidate will assist with planning, coordinating, and executing timberland management activities across approximately 235,000 acres of combined pine plantation and natural forest acres located in Louisiana. The position works closely with other team members within the Red River Region to drive investor returns while maintaining safe and sustainable forestry practices.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in Forestry or a closely related field required.
• 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, entrepreneurial skills and a good work ethic.
• 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 annual timber sales budget, including budgeting and planning, harvest delineation, contract administration, fiber sourcing, utilization and merchandising, contractor supervision, implementation and monitoring of Best Management Practices (BMP), and timber security.
• Develop and execute silviculture prescriptions related to site preparation, planting, pre-commercial thinning, commercial thinning, mid-rotation investments, and insect, disease, and pest control.
• Assist with the recreational lease program for the assigned area, evaluate retail land sale candidates, solar leases, conservation easements/opportunities, and other potential non-timber revenue opportunities, as needed.
• Assist with annual property tax preparation and manage the assigned area’s infrastructure and property line maintenance programs.
• Maintain spatial, stand attribute, and forest inventory data for the assigned area.
• Participation in timberland acquisition evaluations, investor meetings, field tours, RMS and region-based tactical and strategic initiatives, and other duties, as needed.
• Active participation and compliance with the RMS safety program, demonstrate the commitment to stewardship and sustainability and the ability to 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