Staff Forester Elkins WV

FORECON•Oak Hill, WV

10h•Onsite

About The Position

FORECON, Inc. is hiring a full-time Staff Forester for its West Virginia operations. The role assists the Chief Forester/Regional Office Manager in conducting and supervising forestry consulting projects. The candidate will reside near Elkins, Buckhannon, Weston, Flatwoods, or Summersville, West Virginia. Compensation is $19.00–$25.00 per hour, depending on experience, with paid overtime. Pay and benefits are commensurate with skills and experience. A Task and Duty Guide is available upon request. FORECON is a multidisciplinary consulting forestry firm operating from five offices across New York, Pennsylvania, and West Virginia. Its clients include institutional investors, TIMOs, and private, industrial, and municipal forest landowners. The company’s mission is to help landowners achieve profitable and environmentally responsible natural resource management objectives using forestry expertise and innovative technology.

Requirements

A four-year college degree in Forestry plus two years of forestry field experience, or a two-year college degree in Forestry plus five years of forestry field experience.
Experience in cruising, timber-sale administration, and logging-contractor relationship management.
A college degree in Forestry.
Competence in forest mensuration techniques, including point, plot, and 100% tally inventory methods.
Ability to work alone and with large groups.
Physical ability to work for extended periods in adverse conditions, including steep slopes, inclement weather, and thick vegetation; ability to lift and carry up to 40 pounds of equipment.
Self-motivation and strong written and oral communication skills in English.
Knowledge of Excel, Word, and Access, and ability to use forestry data-processing programs.
Entrepreneurial spirit, solid communication skills, a strong work ethic, and dedication to meeting company and client needs.

Nice To Haves

Two or more years of practical field experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Conduct and supervise timber inventories, timber-sale preparation, and timber-sale and logging-contract administration.
Mark timber stands for different types of harvests.
Meet with existing and potential clients.
Process inventory data as needed.
Periodically monitor timber sales for contract and regulatory compliance.
Ensure quality assurance and quality control of technical and professional work.
Communicate results and expectations with the Regional Office Manager.
Make on-site decisions in response to adverse or unexpected conditions.
Interact courteously and professionally with contractors, clients, colleagues, and others.
Respect the confidentiality of information.