Forester – Cortland, NY

FORECON, Inc. has an immediate opening in its Cortland, NY office for a highly motivated Full Time Staff Forester to assist the Regional Office Manager in conducting and supervising forestry consulting projects. The ideal candidate would be located within 30 miles of Cortland, NY. Candidate must have either a) a 4-year college degree in Forestry plus 2 years forestry field experience;

or b) a 2-year college degree in Forestry plus 5 years forestry field experience. Experience should be in cruising, timber sale administration, and logging contractor relationship management. A commercial applicators license is also preferred.

• Conduct and supervise timber inventories, timber-sale preparation, timber sale contract and logging contract administration.
• Mark timber stands for various types of harvests.
• Meet with existing and potential clients.
• Process inventory data as needed.
• Monitor timber sales periodically for contract and regulatory compliance.
• Ensure quality assurance/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 with contractors, clients, colleagues and others in a courteous and professional manner.

Respect confidentiality of information.

• Possess a college degree in Forestry.
• Two (2) + years of practical field experience preferred.
• Competent in forest mensuration techniques including point, plot and 100% tally inventory methods.
• Able to work alone and with large groups.
• Physically able to work in adverse conditions (steep slopes, inclement weather, thick vegetation) for extended periods of time. Must be able to lift/carry up to 40 lbs. of equipment.
• Self-motivated, with strong communication skills, both written and oral in English.
• Knowledge of computer programs such as Excel, Word, and Access and the ability to use forestry data processing programs is required.

Full-time

$19.00 - $25.00 per hour, commensurate with experience and qualifications; paid over-time.

401(k) matching, health insurance, life insurance, paid time off, professional development assistance, vision insurance