Staff Forester - Falconer NY

FORECON•Falconer, NY

15h

About The Position

FORECON, Inc. has an immediate opening for a full-time Staff Forester in its Falconer, New York office. The Staff Forester assists the Chief Forester/Regional Office Manager in conducting and supervising forestry consulting projects. The ideal candidate is located within 30 miles of Falconer, NY. Compensation is $19.00–$25.00 per hour, depending on experience, with paid overtime. Pay and benefits are commensurate with skills and experience. FORECON is a multidisciplinary consulting forestry firm operating from five offices throughout New York, Pennsylvania, and West Virginia, with corporate headquarters in Falconer. The company serves institutional investors, TIMOs, and private, industrial, and municipal forest landowners. Its mission is to help landowners achieve profitable and environmentally responsible natural resource management objectives using forestry expertise and innovative technology. Entrepreneurial spirit, strong communication skills, a strong work ethic, and dedication to meeting company and client needs are essential.

Requirements

A four-year college degree in Forestry and two years of forestry field experience, or a two-year college degree in Forestry and five years of forestry field experience.
Practical forestry field experience, including cruising, timber-sale administration, and logging-contractor relationship management.
Competence in forest mensuration techniques, including point, plot, and 100% tally inventory methods.
Ability to work independently and with large groups.
Physical ability to work for extended periods in adverse conditions, including steep slopes, inclement weather, and thick vegetation, and to lift or 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.

Nice To Haves

Location within 30 miles of Falconer, NY.
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 various 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.