As a Forester within Campbell Global, you will be responsible for planning and supervising all aspects of forest management activities to ensure forest management goals and objectives are achieved in a manner consistent with relevant fiduciary, regulatory, and environmental standards. This position will manage silviculture, harvesting, and land use projects.
Job responsibilities
- Administrative responsibilities include contracting with third parties to perform harvesting and silviculture-related services (prospectus preparation, identification of qualified/licensed contractors or consultants, bid analysis, negotiations, contract execution and compliance monitoring)
- Implement policies, procedures, and guidelines regarding all forest management activities to ensure the highest quality while managing cost effectiveness
- Maintain full and appropriate compliance with applicable Federal, State and Local regulations, Licensing Standards, Forest Practice laws, SFI Standards, and FSC Standards.
- Ensure appropriate notifications, permits and easements have been obtained and reviewed with contractor before work begins
- Actively participate in the implementation and utilization of GIS. Provide GIS Forester information needed to update maps regarding stand treatments, boundaries, inventory depletions, stream locations and stream classification
- Monitor expenditures and operation levels closely to comply with budget limitations.
- Participate in the annual budgeting and monthly “Forward Look” processes, as needed
- Maintain good communication and excellent working relationships with outside agencies and companies
- Stay abreast of industry technology, trends, new regulations, and laws; attend meetings, as necessary
- Support and participate fully in local SFI program and FSC program
- Ensure that environmental or financial risk management reporting is conducted in a timely and professional manner to your Area Manager and, if appropriate, local Safety Coordinator
- Respond to internal and external information requests in conjunction with management and team members
- Actively participate within the organization to ensure all timberland management investment services meet or exceed client commitments
- Represent Campbell Global at all levels, maintaining positive public relations.
Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills
- A bachelor’s degree in forestry, Forest Management, Forest Engineering or Forest Operations Management
- A minimum of 2 years’ work experience in forest management or equivalent training and experience
- Planning, budgeting, and forecasting skills
- Familiarity with legal implications in key areas of responsibility
- Strong analytical and critical-thinking skills
- Demonstrated interpersonal skills
- Good communication skills, both oral and written
- Good computer skills, especially MS Excel and Word
- Chemical Applicator’s License or obtain the license within 6 months
- Valid Driver’s License and good driving record
- Ability to work alone in the outdoors over extremely rough, brushy, and uneven terrain in all weather conditions required
- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds daily
Preferred qualifications, capabilities, and skills
- Ability to manage multiple projects from initiation to final completion in a timely manner
- Understanding of State, Federal, and Local regulations