Forester II - Roanoke

Purpose

Professional degreed forester with direct financial and regulatory compliance responsibility for assigned management activities on the Roanoke Timberlands. A field oriented position with office work limited to project planning/management.

• Plan, implement and administer assigned activities to meet or exceed standards set by Roseburg, applicable regulations, and the SFI Standard. Assigned activities include the following:
• Stumpage program projects
• Property management projects
• Fire suppression
• Maintain safe working conditions and facilities for staff and promote safe work behaviors
• Management of assigned projects within budget objectives
• Project planning expanded to multi-year planning forecasts and basic economic analysis
• Ensuring that contract work is done in full compliance with specifications and supporting staff as needed
• Ensure that herbicide applications are done in full compliance with applicable laws and regulations
• Manage workload and assigned service contractors with minimal supervision
• Negotiate easements and other land use needs as requested
• Represent the Company positively in all interactions with agencies and industry cooperators
• Maintain good relationships with the public and neighbors at all times
• Protect the Roanoke Timberlands from risk of loss due to fire or public abuse
• Models Company core values

• Bachelor’s degree in Forestry, with 5+ years of proven field experience
• Highly organized with ability to work in and maintain a highly functional team environment
• Excellent listening, verbal and written communication skills
• Basic knowledge of herbicides, modes of action, and field application techniques
• Basic knowledge of harvest equipment, harvest systems and harvest unit layout
• Basic knowledge of forest inventory equipment and measurement techniques
• Working knowledge of the BMPs for Water Quality in Virginia and North Carolina
• Safety conscience and physically capable of working in forested environments and adverse terrain in all weather conditions
• Ability to manage multiple projects and seasonally demanding workloads
• Proficiency in MS Office and forestry related software
• Highly motivated self-starter with ability to work independently
• Demonstrated commitment to continuous improvement
• Most importantly....you must be excited about growing trees and being part of a team

• ArcGIS
• Tcruise

• Bonus opportunities based on company and individual performance
• 401(k) with up to 4% company match and 3% automatic company contribution
• Vacation starting at 3 weeks and 11 paid holidays per year
• Company-sponsored medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Company-paid life, AD&D, and long-term disability insurance options
• Mental health benefits for the entire family, including 8 free annual sessions per person
• Wellness programs and incentives
  , including biometric screenings & wellness challenges
• Paid time away from work for illness or injury, as well as paid parental bonding time
• Health Savings Account (HSA) with company contributions and Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options
• Company match for charitable contributions
• Education assistance and professional development support
• Financial and retirement counseling
• Additional voluntary benefits including pet insurance, student loan refinancing, and exclusive scholarships for child dependents, and more!

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER INCLUDING DISABILITY AND VETERANS