Forester

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Located in Prattville, AL, you will report to the Area Manager and play a pivotal role in comprehensive forest management, overseeing planning, permitting, timber harvest, road construction, silviculture, client reporting, and budgeting.

American Forest Management, Inc. (AFM) was founded in 1966 and is a leading national forestry consulting firm based in Charlotte, North Carolina. AFM sustainably manages timberland consulting and real estate services for privately owned timberland throughout the United States, Panama, and Costa Rica, offering a full range of forestry services including land and wildlife management, land sale and acquisition, forest inventory and design, growth and yield modeling, cash flow projections, environmental and farmland services, appraisal, forest resource data management, and harvest scheduling.

• All aspects of fieldwork, office work, analysis, and reporting to landowner/client.
• Lead silviculture and reforestation planning, managing contracts efficiently.
• Harvest unit layouts in adherence to state BMPs and meeting landowner objectives.
• Oversee road construction, maintenance, permitting, and contract administration.
• Collaborate in budget development and management.
• Utilize Geographic Information System (GIS) for effective property management.
• Operate within the various forest certification systems (SFI, FSC, Tree Farm objectives).
• Fulfill other assignments from the District and Region Manager.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Forestry preferred, or related field, or Associate’s Degree in Forestry with 2+ years of experience.
• Registered Forester License in Alabama preferred.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving abilities.
• Proficient team player with adaptability.
• Capability to work in challenging field conditions.
• Valid Driver’s License with safe vehicle operation skills.
• Preferred experience with ArcGIS software.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools such as Word and Excel.
• Soft skills:
  
  communication, teamwork, problem‑solving, adaptability, attention to detail, time management, and decision‑making.

This role balances office work with remote field assignments. Fieldwork often involves solo ventures into remote forest lands accessed by private unimproved roads, requiring off‑road driving skills. Expect extended periods outdoors, including adverse weather conditions such as summer heat and extreme cold, with travel across Alabama, potentially involving out‑of‑town and overnight stays (expenses covered).

• Expected salary commensurate with experience.
• Additional compensation:
  • Company provided vehicle with unlimited personal use
  • Eligible for annual and new business bonus plans
• Paid vacations, sick time, and holidays
• Medical, Dental, and Vision healthcare plans
• Short- & long-term disability plans available
• 401(k) retirement plan with matching company contributions
• Educational Assistance Reimbursement Program

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or national origin.