Staff Forester (Cortland, NY)

FORECON•Cortland, NY

11h•Onsite

About The Position

FORECON Inc. is seeking a highly motivated, full-time Staff Forester to support operations in its Cortland, New York service region. The position reports to the Cortland regional office and works throughout that operating region; the ideal candidate resides within 30 miles of Cortland. The Staff Forester supports regional operations and leads assigned vegetation management, inventory, timber sale, and conservation projects, making on-site decisions to accomplish project goals in adverse or unexpected conditions. The role also includes designing and writing forest management plans, processing and auditing inventory data, supporting municipal and not-for-profit clients, monitoring timber sales for contract compliance, preparing timber-harvest permits, and ensuring regulatory compliance. The forester leads and develops seasonal teammates and less-tenured staff, and must be willing and able to obtain a New York pesticide applicator license within 12 months. The position requires fieldwork alone and with groups, including work outdoors in varied weather and terrain. The employee must be able to travel out of town for assigned periods of one to two weeks. Compensation is $22.00–$28.00 per hour. FORECON describes its mission as helping landowners achieve profitable and environmentally responsible natural-resource management through knowledgeable forestry professionals and innovative technology.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science degree in Forestry, Resources Management, or a closely related field.
Competence in forest mensuration techniques, including point sample, plot, and 100% inventory methods.
Knowledge of even-aged and uneven-aged silvicultural forest management practices.
Ability to work alone and with large groups.
Ability to walk and stand for long periods and lift or carry items or equipment weighing 40 pounds or less.
Full mobility and use of arms, legs, hands, and fingers to perform outdoor work in all types of weather and terrain.
Self-motivation, strong listening skills, and strong written and oral English communication skills.
Knowledge of Excel, Word, and Access, and ability to use forestry data-processing programs.
Ability and willingness to work out of town as assigned for periods of one to two weeks.
Willingness and ability to obtain a New York pesticide applicator license within 12 months.

Nice To Haves

Three or more years of practical field experience preferred.
Knowledge of Sustainable Forestry Initiative (SFI) or Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) standards is preferred but not required.
Residence within 30 miles of Cortland, New York, is ideal.

Responsibilities

Support the Regional Office Manager and work effectively with staff and clients in regional operations.
Lead, lay out, design, and take responsibility for assigned vegetation management, inventory, timber sale, and conservation projects.
Make on-site decisions to accomplish project goals in adverse or unexpected conditions.
Lead, train, and develop seasonal teammates and less-tenured staff.
Obtain a New York pesticide applicator license within 12 months of hire.
Design and write forest management plans.
Process, compile, and audit inventory data as needed.
Act as liaison to municipal and not-for-profit clients, including public speaking.
Periodically monitor timber sales for contract compliance and prepare permits for timber-harvest plans as needed.
Ensure compliance with applicable environmental and other regulations.
Maintain courtesy, professionalism, and effectiveness with coworkers, company managers, and clients; protect client confidentiality and avoid conflicts of interest.
Perform other job-related duties as assigned by the Supervisor.