Jobs Posted on the Whova Community Board of Women’s Forest Congress 2022

Facility Environmental Manager

Weyerhaeuser NR Company
Weyerhaeuser has an immediate opening for a Facility Environmental Manager to support the Holden, LA and McComb, MS lumber manufacturing operations. In this role, you will be responsible for leading full environmental support for the facility. As a Facility Environmental Manager, your day may include implementing systems necessary to ensure compliance with local, state and federal environmental regulations and permit conditions; championing best practices to achieve customer satisfaction; and maintaining all environmental operating plans and records,and championing best practices to improve unit performance. You will also partner with the operations leadership teams to establish and model behavior that leads to excellent performance. This position reports to the Regional Environmental Manager.
Link: https://weyerhaeuser.taleo.net/careersection/10000/jobdetail.ftl?lang=en&job=01018576

Forest Products Specialist

WI Dept of Natural Resources
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR), Division of Forestry is recruiting to fill a Forest Product Specialist.

The Forest Products Specialist provides excellent customer service and face-to-face interactions with members of Wisconsin’s forest products industry to foster job growth, job retention, and industry expansion.

This position develops detailed knowledge of the forest resource and forest products industry in Wisconsin and is a key internal and external consultant for staff, leadership, inter-divisional teams, and partner groups. This position maintains cutting-edge knowledge and expertise by staying abreast of current research and maintaining an effective professional network. The customer base for this position is Wisconsin forest businesses, state agencies, economic development and industry trade organizations, Division staff, as well as colleagues throughout the Department and corresponding programs in the US Forest Service and other states.

For more details and how to apply, visit the DNR jobs board and look for posting #7315
https://wisc.jobs/Pages/Agency/DNR.aspx?unit=37000
Link: https://wisc.jobs/Pages/Agency/DNR.aspx?unit=37000

Analyst, Pulp and Paper Industry

AFRY Management Consulting
We are actively seeking high-caliber candidates to join our expanding team of pulp and paper experts. The Analyst role would suit a recent graduate with a Pulp and Paper or Chemical Engineering bachelor's degree program and/or with 1-2 years of experience in a relevant area.

In this role, you will have the opportunity to provide your contribution to pulp and paper clients by taking responsibility for our projects in the service lines of strategy, transactions, operational and digital transformation, and market analysis.

Responsibilities include:
-Developing clients’ core business and market strategies.
-Creating and analyzing industry cost competitiveness models.
-Supporting due diligence and M&A processes.
-Supporting Operational Excellence projects helping clients to improve their operational and financial performance.
-Gathering qualitative and quantitative information that drive rigorous business case analysis.
-Building models and develop insights that support client strategic decisions.
-Helping maintain and update AFRY’s internal cost competitiveness databases that contain descriptions and details on every pulp, packaging, tissue and paper mill in the world.
-Conducting data and information analysis with the objective to identify deviations, variations, and productivity gaps.
-Collaborate with the project teams and more senior consultants throughout different projects including brainstorming for ideas and formulating recommendations.
Link: https://www.linkedin.com/jobs/view/3284284225/?refId=rkL1DEF7RvaVdz1rA672MA%3D%3D

Forestry Specialist

Preferred by Nature
Preferred by Nature (Nature, Economy and People Connected) is a non-profit organisation that works for sustainable land use and climate-friendly solutions. With 250+ staff around the world, our projects build capacity, raise awareness, conserve nature and streamline sustainability through innovation.
Preferred by Nature is seeking a Forestry Specialist to be based in New England (Vermont, New Hampshire, Maine, Massachusetts, Connecticut) or New York (Other locations may be considered).
In the role of Forestry Specialist, you will apply your highly developed client management and quality auditing service skills. You will work within your team to collectively provide client management and auditing services to a subset of forestry clients in the US/Canada regions. You will be directly involved in all aspects of forestry certification assessments and audits including scheduling, project management, customer service, technical guidance, consultant management, quality control and acting as auditor/lead auditor. This role will manage all facets of certification and organization policy compliance while maintaining a high level of professionalism, efficiency and quality of service as measured by client satisfaction and quality/assurance monitoring and reporting metrics, and conformance with the certification standards. The Forestry Specialist also acts as technical lead on specific subjects, as required.
Link: https://www.preferredbynature.org/careers/forestry-specialist-0

Forest Carbon Analyst

Finite Carbon
Fueled by a fundamental belief that forests are critical to mitigating climate change, Finite Carbon incentivizes the protection, restoration, and sustainable management of forests by connecting landowners to the global carbon market.

With a focus on scale, we have delivered more than $800 million to landowners who have made long-term commitments to sustainable forest management on more than 3 million acres since 2009. We aim to deliver a further $1 billion to landowners by 2030. Our recently announced web-based platform, CORE Carbon, leverages satellite data and machine learning to democratize the carbon market and empower small landowners, non-profits, and communities across the globe to receive payments for implementing forest practices that store carbon.

In this role you will:
- Support the project development team by learning and executing proprietary workflow processes embedded in GIS, growth and yield modeling, database management, and quantification of forest carbon offsets.
- Assist in the preparation of offset project data reports and verification documentation.
- Conduct feasibility studies to estimate project performance and valuation of forest carbon assets for new and existing clients.
- Assist with forest carbon inventory design.
- Travel occasionally and when necessary to project sites, team training meetings, and /or conferences.

What You’ll Bring:
Minimum of 1-2 years in forestry consulting or forest products industry, or related experience dealing with forest operations and timber management, such as timber sale administration
Minimum of 1-2 years of timber cruising and inventory design
Minimum of 1-2 years of experience related to carbon offset standards and protocols and/or carbon markets
Strong communication skills – both verbal and written
Advanced user of MS Excel and MS Access for inventory data management
ESRI ArcMap for GIS analysis experience
Experience or familiarity with FVS and/or Remsoft
Link: https://finitecarbon.bamboohr.com/careers/38

Assistant Professor, Dept of Forest Resources, Urban & Community Forestry

University of Minnesota
Responsibilities include but are not limited to: Establish a nationally-recognized research program that addresses important issues affecting urban and community forests. This research would be undertaken in collaboration with other faculty located at the University of Minnesota, as well as scientists and practitioners locally, regionally, nationally, and internationally. Seek and secure extramural funding needed to develop a nationally-recognized urban and community forestry research program. Publish in refereed journals and other publications. Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in urban and community forestry choosing from a variety of modalities and formats in topics such as arboriculture, urban greenspace management, and others as assigned. Mentor undergraduate students in Department-affiliated majors. Recruit, advise, train, and mentor graduate students from culturally diverse backgrounds. Prepare all students for successful careers in arboriculture and complementary areas. Participate in University faculty governance and, where appropriate, provide leadership to continuing education and outreach activities statewide. Provide service to the profession.
Link: https://hr.umn.edu/Jobs/Find-Job

Forest Inventory Analyst

American Forest Management, Inc
Our next Inventory Analyst likes to tackle challenging tasks and solve problems, so it’s no trouble for them to provide a technical analysis of forest resource information and complete forest inventory quality control and monitoring systems (cutout analysis). Since this individual is thorough and organized, they can maintain data collection software, procedures, and equipment and design and administer field inventory cruising using inventory data collection systems. Data and facts also drive them, so they can manage inventory data, growth and yield reporting, and provide annual and periodic updates using FPS forest inventory software.

The Inventory Analyst is also a team player, and they will contract administration for cruising projects and collaborate with the District and Region Managers. They’re a multi-tasker who excels at prioritizing tasks and checking items off their to-do list. If this sounds like you, apply today!

Benefits: Healthcare and Disability plan, 401K matching, paid holidays and vacation schedule, eligibility for annual bonus and new client business bonus

Location: Remote, based out of Western US (Washington, Idaho, Oregon, and Montana)
Link: https://americanforestmanagementinc.applytojob.com/apply/KY6PnwB0gv/Forest-Inventory-Analyst?source=https%3A%2F%2Famericanforestmanagementinc.applytojob.com%2Fapply%2FKY6PnwB0gv%2FForest-Inventory-Analyst-WFC2022

Forest Resources Department Head (With Faculty Rank)

University of Minnesota
CFANS at the University of Minnesota invites qualified candidates to apply for the position of Department Head with Faculty Rank for the department of Forest Resources. The Department Head reports to the CFANS dean and works with the Dean of Extension to accomplish departmental goals and objectives and to deliver nationally and internationally recognized programs in teaching, research, and extension and outreach, including the work of affiliated centers. The head is responsible for being a collaborative member of the CFANS leadership team and to bring a solution-driven perspective to all collegiate and departmental strategies and goals.

The Department Head is the lead academic and strategic officer for a department who works to recruit, mentor, and retain outstanding faculty, graduate students, and academic staff in a set of related disciplines in addition to serving as the administrative leader of departmental programs. In collaboration with college support divisions, the Department Head has responsibility for planning, fiscal management, personnel, and facilities. The Head actively supports the securing of sufficient resources for the department to strengthen and broaden its mission, nurture cross-functional relations at the University, and advance its strong international reputation.
Link: https://hr.umn.edu/Jobs/Find-Job

Forest Carbon Landowner Account Manager

Finite Carbon
Fueled by a fundamental belief that forests are critical to mitigating climate change, Finite Carbon incentivizes the protection, restoration, and sustainable management of forests by connecting landowners to the global carbon market.

About the Role:
As the Forest Carbon Origination Manager, you’re a critical part of our international origination team. Your work will focus on building and managing positive and engaging relationships with our current and future clients. You will be a self-starter, intellectually curious, and passionate about natural resources, forestry, and forest carbon offsets.

What You’ll Do:
• Focus on maintaining continuity between Finite Carbon and partners and maintaining each project in good standing
• Point of contact for large forest landowners interested in developing an offset project, nurturing leads in beginning stages before getting feasibility analyses and evaluations underway
• Work with origination team to optimize processes and assist with term sheets, project proposals, and development of project origination and offset marketing collateral
• Track project budgets with revenue and expense forecasting
• Maintain client projects in the CRM and large landowner database
• Support marketing by developing sales materials for offsets from client projects

What You’ll Bring:
• Bachelor’s degree required in forestry or natural resource-related field.
• 2-4 years of experience in forestry working in a client-facing role, preferably working with landowners
• Exposure or working knowledge of forest carbon offset markets
• Experience using Customer Relationship Management software (e.g. Microsoft Dynamics, Salesforce)
• Superior client relationship skills and highly developed follow-up skills
• Detail-oriented with outstanding problem-solving skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication and presentation skills
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
Link: https://finitecarbon.bamboohr.com/careers/40

Research Assistant Professor, Dept of Forest Resources

University of Minnesota
Non-tenure track, 12-month, full-time appointment with responsibilities for research (75%) and teaching (25%), with non-tenure track promotion (i.e., assistant, associate, full research professor). The position is in the Department of Forest Resources and located at the University of Minnesota’s Cloquet Forestry Center (CFC) near Cloquet, Minnesota.
Link: https://hr.umn.edu/Jobs/Find-Job

District Manager

American Forest Management, Inc
Are you known for thinking outside the box? Do you have a knack for seeing the forest through the trees? The District Manager we are looking for is a forward-thinking visionary who can deliver results.
This individual will oversee an assigned district's silvicultural planning and forest operations. The District Manager can multi-task with the best but still take a methodical, thoughtful approach. For instance, the district manager will manage contractors implementing forest operations and oversee delivered logs and stumpage. Because data and facts drive you, it will be no trouble at all for you to prepare budgets, annual operating plans, forecasts, and reports for TIMO and NIPF clients. You will prepare budgets, monthly reports, and projections internally, too. The District Manager will also ensure compliance with the Sustainable Forestry Initiative certification. This is all no sweat because you thrive in a fast-paced environment.
Of course, another essential aspect of this position is to manage our most important asset: our people. The district manager will direct a 5+ person team and uphold the company's mission, vision, values, and policies while managing team performance and safety programs. Your team members will enjoy working with you because you're known for being a calming, comforting presence.

Link: https://americanforestmanagementinc.applytojob.com/apply/voSA4B8fAu/District-Manager?source=https%3A%2F%2Famericanforestmanagementinc.applytojob.com%2Fapply%2FvoSA4B8fAu%2FDistrict-Manager-WFC2022

Forester

American Forest Management, Inc
AFM focuses on strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Our clients are the foundation to AFM’s business, we strive to meet the needs for every client by having strong communication and listening skills. All of our foresters have the knowledge to inform any landowner the pros and cons when making decisions now that will affect the client’s property for the next 20 years.

The Forester we need is a team player, analytical and a forward thinker. This individual should be able to work independently and willing to get their hands dirty. Our Foresters will use working and applied knowledge of forestry skills and will perform all aspects of forestry related fieldwork and analysis. They will design and implement timber harvesting plan programs to assure continuous production of timber or to assist clients to achieve other timber or wildlife habitat management objectives. They will assist in planning, administration and inspection of other forestry-related activities such as road construction, timber marking, silviculture activities, surveys, tract inspections, and boundary establishment. This position will also be using various technologies like GIS to assist in managing lands.
Link: https://americanforestmanagementinc.applytojob.com/apply/60X9SM6mB9/Forester-IForester-II?source=https%3A%2F%2Famericanforestmanagementinc.applytojob.com%2Fapply%2F60X9SM6mB9%2FForester-IForester-II+-WFC2022

Forest Policy Analyst

Minnesota Department of Natural Resources
We’re hiring a Forest Policy Analyst! This position will develop policy recommendations, formulate DNR direction on forest management, engage stakeholders, and develop strategies to address pressing forest resources issues. Strong policy research skills, program leadership experience, and excellent communication skills are essential to success in this position.

The ideal candidate will have 4+ years professional natural resources leadership experience, policy analysis skills, a robust writing portfolio, and broad knowledge of forest resources issues.

This position is based in St. Paul, Minnesota, with the potential to telework part-time. Applications are due 11/7.
Link: https://careers.mn.gov/psp/mnjob/MNCAREERS/HRCR/c/HRS_HRAM_FL.HRS_CG_SEARCH_FL.GBL?Page=HRS_APP_JBPST_FL&Action=U&FOCUS=Applicant&SiteId=1001&JobOpeningId=59902&PostingSeq=1

Forest Resource Planning Analyst - Canada

Finite Carbon
Fueled by a fundamental belief that forests are critical to mitigating climate change, Finite Carbon incentivizes the protection, restoration, and sustainable management of forests by connecting landowners to the global carbon market.

With a focus on scale, we have delivered more than $800 million to landowners who have made long-term commitments to sustainable forest management on more than 3 million acres since 2009. We aim to deliver a further $1 billion to landowners by 2030. Our recently announced web-based platform, CORE Carbon, leverages satellite data and machine learning to democratize the carbon market and empower small landowners across the globe to receive payments for implementing forest practices that store carbon.

As a member of Finite Carbon’s Development team, you will support Finite’s growing portfolio of forest offset projects in Canada. This position will support Canadian project origination and development by leading modeling efforts through forest growth and yield modeling, optimization modeling, and forest carbon inventory quantification and analysis.

What You’ll Do
-Utilize forest growth and yield models for the development of forest carbon offset projects; apply sound biometric principles and knowledge of forest stand dynamics and common silvicultural practices to create realistic long-term projections of forest carbon and forest products
-Use commercial optimization software, specifically Remsoft, and other tools to develop long-term projections of carbon stocks, economic outputs, and management activities in support of carbon project development due diligence
-Statistical analysis of forest inventory and related data using industry standard approaches and software. Design and evaluate forest inventories and sampling protocols for estimation of carbon and other forest inventory variables
-Use a full range of spatial (GIS), database, spreadsheet, programming, and other tools to conduct quality control on forest carbon data
Link: https://finitecarbon.bamboohr.com/careers/36

Boston Director of Urban Forestry

City of Boston Forestry Division
*I am NOT the hiring organization, but can connect folks as needed.

There are also 5 other new tree-related postings that can be found by searching the Boston careers portal - admin, arborists, and more.

Reporting to the Commissioner, the Director of Urban Forestry plays a lead role in all initiatives related to the care, protection and promotion of the urban forest throughout the community, including the City-owned trees, as well as other trees to the extent provided for by law and/or regulation. He/she provides professional direction in administration of coordinated programs for City-wide conservation and protection of arboreal resources, tree inventories, regulation of owner/developer actions on trees covered by the City Code, and the maintenance, removal, and planting of trees.
Link: https://city-boston.icims.com/jobs/22799/director-of-urban-forestry/job

GS-0460-5/7/9 Forester

Bureau of Indian Affairs, Yakama Agency
Yakama is pleased to announce that we are advertising a GS-0460-5/7/9 Forester position for the Glenwood Ranger Station located in Glenwood WA. This opportunity will allow you to utilize your forestry skills to work in preparing and administering timber sales in the PNW!
Link: https://www.usajobs.gov/job/683126700

Forester

Bureau of Indian Affairs/Yakama Agency
Yakama is pleased to announce that we are advertising a GS-0460-5/7/9 Forester position in Toppenish, WA preparing and administering timber sales.
Link: https://www.usajobs.gov/job/683689500

Forest Analyst

The Conservation Fund
The Forest Analyst will provide financial and analytical support for forestland acquisition, value creation and management. The Forest Analyst will serve as a technical resource for the WFF team in evaluating the financial viability of forest carbon offset projects, forest management, forest operations and associated conservation outcomes. The position will provide quantitative and qualitative analysis to support acquisitions, dispositions, conservation impact, and management of an existing +/- 500,000-acre portfolio of timberland.

RESPONSIBILITIES & SCOPE
Analyze current and projected revenues (including timber harvest revenue, recreational leases, and mitigation) and expenses to assist strategic planning.
Lead the creation of forest financial and planning optimization models to support potential acquisitions, current management activities, and forest carbon project development.
Lead the generation of growth and yield model development and calibration.
Provide discounted cash flow, and other financial modeling to support acquisition, management, disposition decisions, and value-added and environmental service projects (carbon, conservation easement, wood supply agreements, etc.).
Assist with forest carbon project identification and project development.
Act as project manager for a variety of projects, communicating with internal and external partners, managing schedules, and ensuring deliverables are produced within allotted time. Serve in a supporting role to other internal project managers.
Support business development and partnerships by investigating and creating value added opportunities (both conservation and revenue).
Design specific maps to display various forest values including carbon, hydrology, ecological communities, etc.
Maintenance and improvement of forest inventory databases for the current ownership.
Synthesize complex or diverse information, collect and research data, use intuition and experience to complement data
Link: https://www.conservationfund.org

Land Protection Specialist

The Conservation Fund
The Land Protection Specialist is part of the Conservation and Outsale department within the Working Forest Fund (WFF®) team which focuses its efforts on developing and implementing conservation strategies across the Working Forest Fund’s portfolio and managing the ultimate disposition of lands in coordination with regional TCF conservation acquisition staff to achieve desired conservation and financial outcomes. Duties of the Land Protection Specialist include, but are not limited to: developing and implementing conservation strategies on a growing base of timberlands, coordinating related real estate due diligence, securing the necessary conservation capital, and developing working forest conservation easements. All activities will maintain and enhance neighbor, partner, donor and stakeholder relationships. Additionally, the Land Protection Specialist serves as a key resource for the WFF ® team and regional conservation acquisition staff to develop and expand processes for the disposition of easement encumbered properties and non-conservation lands, which may include tracking the current trends in the timberland real estate market, developing and expanding the WFF team’s network of potential conservation-focused timberland buyers and brokers, and ensuring that marketability risks are minimized throughout WFF® project

RESPONSIBILITIES & SCOPE

Please visit www.conservationfund.org for the full position description.

Work with regional Conservation Acquisition staff, Conservation Director and Sr. Land Protection Specialist to develop and implement both conservation and final disposition strategies for properties within WFF®’s portfolio including evaluation of restoration opportunities and resolution of title issues (e.g., access, right of ways, boundary encroachments);
Link: www.conservationfund.org

Nursery Professional

Weyerhaeuser
Total commitment to working safe and following all safety rules and regulations. Demonstrate and role model safety policies and safe work practices.
Provide daily leadership and supervision of company and contract crews while performing nursery activities -associated with seedling production including sowing, transplanting, irrigation, growing, inventory, frost protection, harvest, packing and shipping, maintenance, and seed orchard tree culture.
Follow and document reliable processes for safety, quality, production, and costs.
Ensure compliance with safety and environmental rules and regulations.
Effectively prioritize, plan, implement, and manage activities to meet targets and deadlines.
Balance labor resources to ensure continuous improvement in safety, quality, production, and costs.
Perform ‘crop walks’ to observe crop health and yield issues.
Ability to flow to work as needed to other projects within the site and potentially other Western Regeneration facilities
Link: https://weyerhaeuser.taleo.net/careersection/10000/jobdetail.ftl?lang=en&job=01018647

Natural Resources Intern

Green Diamond Resource Company
Green Diamond is offering multiple internships across our timberlands with a focus on attracting a wide pool of talent.

During the internship, you will learn how a working forest is managed. Examples of the kind of work you’ll be exposed to include:

- Participate in forest management activities, including working with contractors who conduct harvest and silviculture activities across the area.
-Help assess units, layout boundaries and conduct surveys.
-Flagging boundaries, stream protection zones, property lines, wildlife retention areas, tree marking, and stream classification.
-Assist with site prep program.
-Conduct stocking surveys.
-Use GIS and other data collection systems for harvest and inventory activities.

If any of this is new to you, that’s ok, we’ll teach you everything you need to know to safely do your work.
Link: https://www.greendiamond.com/employment/openings/

Forestry Extension Educator

Michigan State University Extension
This position will have statewide responsibilities and will collaborate across work teams, institutes, and community groups, working with faculty, specialists, and educators for overall advancement of the needs of the Institute clientele

In this position, you will identify, design, implement, and evaluate research-based educational programs that meet current and projected outreach needs related to sustainable forest conservation and management

Through your leadership, you will design and implement programs that address the emerging and evolving nature of initiatives that support small forest owners

You will also provide guidance to forest landowners on how they may access timber markets that demonstrate sustainable management through various certification systems, including the Sustainable Forestry Initiative (SFI), Forest Stewardship Council (FSC), American Tree Farm System, and the Family Forest Carbon Program

You will also interpret how these programs potentially complement or contrast with existing/conventional tax reduction or cost share initiatives among forest owners

Through collaboration in research, engagement with community members, and dissemination of research-based information through various methods, including in-person and multimedia programming and written communications, you will explore and implement programs that lead to public knowledge, attitudes, and behaviors that promote forest and ecosystem health through forest owners' access to market-driven forest conservation initiatives

You will also develop, produce, and deliver a wide range of forestry related outreach materials with messaging and content that is accessible and inclusive and is consistent with efforts from state agencies, related organizations, and the Community, Food and Environment Institute messaging
Link: https://g.coe/kgs/yGksMd

University of Minnesota Extension Forester

University of Minnesota
The University of Minnesota Extension is about to open a search for a new forest ecosystem health and bioeconomy regional extension educator. This is a fully funded, 12 month permanent position based in either Cloquet or Grand Rapids, MN. This position will play a key role in statewide Extension forestry programming as part of a growing team.

Huron Pines AmeriCorps (multiple positions)

Huron Pines AmeriCorps
All applications must be in by October 28, 2022. The full term of service is January 11 through November 17, 2023. Positions for the 2023 service year follow below:

Besser Museum, Fishery Heritage Volunteer Organizer, Alpena

Department of Natural Resources (DNR) Forest Resources Division, Forest & Water Community Organizer, Lansing

DNR Forest Resources Division, Invasive Species Prevention & Outreach Developer, Lansing

DNR Forest Resources Division, Education Programs Developer, Lansing

DNR Forest Resources Division, Cooperative Programs Developer, Lansing

DNR Forestry Division, Pigeon River Country, Conservation Program Developer, Vanderbilt

DNR Parks Division, Ralph A. MacMullan Conference Center, Education Programs Developer, Roscommon

DNR Forest Resources Division, Silviculture Program Assistant, Roscommon

Grand Traverse Regional Land Conservancy, Community Conservation Coordinator, Traverse City

HeadWaters Land Conservancy, Stewardship & Outreach Ambassador, Gaylord

Huron Pines, Community Stewardship Specialist, Gaylord

Huron Pines, Water Stewardship Technician, Gaylord

Leelanau Conservancy, Stewardship Technician, Leland (two positions)

Legacy Land Conservancy, Preserve Stewardship Technician, Ann Arbor

Little Forks Conservancy, Land Steward, Midland

Michigan Natural Features Inventory, Conservation Science Technician, Lansing (three positions)

Michigan United Conservation Clubs, Engagement Specialist, Lansing

Oakland County, Climate Action Technician, Waterford

Oakland County, Natural Resources Outreach Technician, Waterford

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Imperiled Species Education and Outreach Program Coordinator, East Lansing

U.S. Forest Service, Huron-Manistee National Forest, Outreach Coordinator, Mio
Link: https://huronpines.org/americorps/

Forest Tech/Forester

F&W Forestry Services
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Primary responsibilities will be field work consisting of timber sale layout and marking and assisting Client Manager on large client property, forest inventories, collecting GPS field data, logging supervision, in addition to other detailed organizational skills with files and paperwork. Occasional travel out of town will be required for inventory work.
REQUIREMENTS:
We are seeking highly motivated individuals with the ability to work independently as well as in a team environment. A minimum a four-year degree in forestry or a two-year forestry degree with some relevant experience is preferred. Computer skills and other digital skills will be necessary. Good written and verbal communication skills are required.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Includes the ability to traverse distances over one mile on uneven terrain; work in outdoor forested areas for extended periods in a variety of environmental conditions; occasionally carry 5 to 10 pounds of equipment over longer distances for extended periods of time. Must be able to work independently during a work week and complete tasks in a timely manner. Must have an insurable driving record.
Link: https://fwforestry.net/careers/

Forester

F&W Forestry Services
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Primary responsibilities will be field work consisting of forest inventories, timber and boundary marking; collecting GPS field data, prescribed burning, logging supervision, planting supervision in addition to other detailed organizational skills with files and paperwork. Periodic travel out of town will be required for inventory work.
REQUIREMENTS:
We are seeking a highly motivated individual with the ability to work independently, as well as in a team environment. A minimum two-year forestry degree is required. Computer skills and other digital skills will be necessary. Good written and verbal communication skills are required.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Includes the ability to traverse distances over one mile on uneven terrain; work in outdoor forested areas for extended periods in a variety of environmental conditions; occasionally carry 5 to 10 pounds of equipment over longer distances for extended periods of time. Must be able to work independently during a work week and complete tasks in a timely manner. Candidate must pass a background check and must have an insurable driving record.
Link: https://fwforestry.net/careers/

Forester

F&W Forestry Services
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Primary responsibilities will be field work consisting of forest inventories, timber and boundary marking; collecting GPS field data, prescribed burning, logging supervision, planting supervision in addition to other detailed organizational skills with files and paperwork. Occasional travel out of town will be required for inventory work.
REQUIREMENTS:
We are seeking a highly motivated individual with the ability to work independently, as well as in a team environment. A minimum two-year forestry degree is required. Computer skills and other digital skills will be necessary. Good written and verbal communication skills are required.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Includes the ability to traverse distances over one mile on uneven terrain; work in outdoor forested areas for extended periods in a variety of environmental conditions; occasionally carry 5 to 10 pounds of equipment over longer distances for extended periods of time. Must be able to work independently during a work week and complete tasks in a timely manner. Must have an insurable driving record.
Link: https://fwforestry.net/careers/

Forest Tech/Forester

F&W Forestry Services
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Primary responsibilities will be field work consisting of forest inventories, timber sale layout, timber harvest management, boundary marking, and collecting GPS field data, in addition to other detailed organizational skills with files and paperwork. The primary responsibility will be assisting The Nature Conservancy (TNC) with field work on 153,000-acre property located in Russell, Wise, Dickenson, and Buchanan Counties, Virginia. Work schedule will be approximately 50% time on TNC property; 20% time on 20,000-acre TIMO client lands in Tazewell County, Virginia & McDowell County, West Virginia; 30% time on out-of-town projects primarily in the southeast United States.
REQUIREMENTS:
We are seeking highly motivated individuals with the ability to work independently as well as in a team environment. A minimum two-year forestry degree is required. An additional 2 to 3 years of experience or a four-year degree in forestry is preferred. Computer skills and other digital skills will be necessary. Good written and verbal communication skills are required.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Includes the ability to traverse distances over one mile on uneven terrain; work in outdoor forested areas for extended periods in a variety of environmental conditions; occasionally carry 5 to 10 pounds of equipment over longer distances for extended periods. Must be able to work independently during a work week and complete tasks on time. Must have an insurable driving record.
Link: https://fwforestry.net/careers/

Senior Accountant, CPA

F&W Forestry Services
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Primary responsibilities will be to ensure all accounts payable, accounts receivable, special projects, period end closing, financial statements, and tax filings are completed accurately and on time.
REQUIREMENTS:
F&W is seeking a highly motivated accounting professional who works well in a team environment, who is comfortable communicating in professional settings (peers, clients, auditors, etc.), has applied problem-solving skills and well-developed project management abilities (i.e., meet deadlines, client requirements, etc.). A Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or business-related field is preferred. A CPA is a plus.
Link: https://fwforestry.net/careers/

Database Manager & Programmer

F&W Forestry Services
RESPONSIBILITIES: Responsible for transforming and onboarding new client data and contributing to the maintenance and development of data management utilities.
REQUIREMENTS: A Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent education or 2 years related work experience. Experience at working both independently and in a team-oriented, collaborative environment. Can conform to shifting priorities, demands and timelines through analytical and problem-solving capabilities. Excellent client-facing and internal written and oral communication skills. Must be able to learn, understand, and apply new technologies, solid technical background, with understanding or hands-on experience in database design, data transformation, and data migration.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Onboarding client data into the Enterprise GIS system. Ensures accurate transformation of data by creating, using, and maintaining quality control tools. Prepares datasets for analysis projects. Maintains and improves data management utilities. Completes projects by coordinating timetables with team members to meet client needs and expectations. Verifies application results through system testing and audits. Maintains quality service and follows organization standards. Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies.
SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS: Technical understanding. Analyzing information and business workflows. Communicating with internal and external clients. Problem solving. Database management. Project management. Quality control.
SALARY: Commensurate with experience and education. Minimum of $55,000 per year with an increase after a six-month training period.
Link: https://fwforestry.net/careers/

Accountant

F&W Forestry Services
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Primary responsibilities will be providing accounting services to clients of F&W, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, accruals, maintain fixed asset schedule, and prepare periodic financial statements.
REQUIREMENTS:
We are seeking a highly motivated individual with the ability to work independently, as well as in a team environment. A Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or business-related field is preferred. A CPA is a plus.
Link: https://fwforestry.net/careers/

Forest Inventory Analyst

F&W Forestry Services
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Primary responsibilities will focus on forestland inventory analysis and reporting with F&W’s TIMBER® inventory software, forestland inventory project management, inventory and analysis support for F&W’s branch offices, and application of growth & yield software to assist in investments analysis. Additional duties will include inventory map creation with ESRI ArcMap.
REQUIREMENTS:
Candidate will have a minimum of a bachelor’s degree in forestry or closely related field with experience in forest sampling, mensuration, statistics, and forest measurements. Strong technical and quantitative skills are required. Experience with Microsoft Office products including Excel, Access, and Word. Proficiency with inventory software, growth, and yield modeling and ESRI GIS software is needed.
Link: https://fwforestry.net/careers/

Forest Products Industry Opportunities

Forest Products Industry
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