Forester Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Excellent PC skills using Microsoft products (Word, Excel, Outlook) and related forestry software tools
• Practice safe work habits and comply with all company work and safety standards
• Proven customer service, strong verbal and written communication skills
• Attention to detail with a high degree of accuracy and efficiency
• Strong work ethic, maintain high personal and professional standards of focus and dedication to work
• Ability to work with team members from varied levels and functional backgrounds, focusing on Hampton's Core Values
• Willingness to embrace change while striving for continuous improvement
• Assertive and responsible, while exemplifying the highest level of ethics, honesty, and integrity
• Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to anticipate opportunities and provide practical solutions
• Self-starter with the ability to take on additional responsibility and develop their own agenda
• Continue education for professional improvement
• Motivated self-starter
• Associate's degree in Forestry or higher
• Valid Driver’s license

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree preferred; job experience considered
• Applicable work experience is preferred

Responsibilities

• Timber cruising
• Quality control
• Timber sale appraisal
• Road construction appraisal
• Contract negotiations
• Timber sale administration
• Sustainable Forestry Initiative (SFI) participation

Benefits

• Substantial company-paid assistance for Medical and Dental insurance premiums; mental health coverage; cost effective co-pays and deductibles
• 401(k) with 5% annual company contribution and generous company matching contributions vested over three years
• Paid time off, including eight paid holidays
• Opportunity to earn bonuses
• Employee wellness program that includes free counseling sessions, financial and legal guidance, and more
• Opportunities for paid training to support career advancement and personal development