Careers

Interviewing/ Hiring timeline: Open

Principal Duties:

• Support the Regional Office Manager and work effectively with staff and clients in all aspects of regional operations.
• Lead, lay out, design, and be responsible for vegetation management, inventory, timber sale, and conservation projects as assigned. And, make on-site decisions to accomplish project goals in adverse or unexpected conditions.
• Lead, train, and develop seasonal teammates and less tenured staff.
• Willing and able to obtain a New York pesticide applicator license within 12 months.
• Design and write forest management plans.
• Process, compile, and audit inventory data as needed.
• Act as liaison to municipal and not-for-profit clients (public speaking required).
• Monitor timber sales periodically for contract compliance, and prepare permits for timber harvest plans as needed. And, ensure compliance with applicable environmental and other applicable regulations.
• Consistently demonstrate courtesy, professionalism, and effectiveness with coworkers, company managers, and clients.
• Respect confidentiality of client information, and remain free from conflicts of interest.
• Other job-related duties as assigned by the Supervisor.

Principle Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Science degree in Forestry, Resources Management, or closely related field.
• Three (3) + years of practical field experience preferred.
• Must be competent in forest mensuration techniques including point sample, plot and 100% inventory methods, and also knowledgeable of silvicultural forest management practices, both even-aged and un-even-aged.
• Must be able to work alone and with large groups, able to walk and stand for long periods of time, and able to lift/carry items/equipment weighing 40 lbs. or less.
• Must have full mobility and use of arms, legs, hands and fingers to perform work outdoors in all types of weather and terrain.
• Must be self-motivated, and have strong listening skills, and 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 are required.
• Ability and willingness to work out of town as assigned for 1-2 week time periods.
• Knowledge of Sustainable Forestry Initiative (SFI) or Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) preferred, but not required.

Position Type: Full-time

Starting Compensation: $22.00 - $28.00 per hour, commensurate with experience and qualifications; paid over-time.

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

A “Task and Duty Guide” for this position is available upon request. Pay and benefits are commensurate with skills and experience. Entrepreneurial spirit, solid communication skills, strong work ethic, and dedication to meet company and client needs are essential. FORECON, Inc. is a multi-disciplinary full-service consulting forestry firm operating out of five (5) offices throughout NY, PA and WV. Our corporate headquarters is located in Falconer, NY. Our clients include institutional investors, TIMOs, private, industrial and municipal forest landowners. Please visit our website: http://www.foreconinc.com.