Our Titusville, Pennsylvania regional office seeks a highly-motivated, full-time Forest Resource Field Leader to help support and oversee forest vegetation management project work within FORECON’s Forest Resource Services (FRS) business unit. The ideal candidate will hold a valid Pennsylvania pesticide applicators license and reside within 30 miles of Titusville, PA. $38,000 – $56,000/year starting compensation, commensurate with experience.
FORECON’s Forest Resource Services sector is rapidly expanding, and provides vegetation-management services for forest landowners of various sizes. Services include: forest woody and herbaceous vegetation control, invasive plant & pest management, insect & pathogen control, and tree planting.
Principal Duties Include:
• Support and oversee vegetation management projects
• Support, direct & supervise Forest Resource Specialists & field crew(s)
• Help in hiring sector employees
• Work directly with management on project bids & proposals
• Develop weekly sector workload reports
• Ensure quality and project thresholds are met
• Perform equipment inspections & routine maintenance
• Implement safety protocols & ensure regulatory compliance
• Ensure accurate application records
• Assist in herbicide & pesticide application
• Assist in forestry (marking & cruising) work during autumn and winter
Principal Requirements include:
• NY or PA state Herbicide & Pesticide Applicator License required; ability to obtain reciprocal state license preferred
• 1 to 2 years’ experience in practical forest vegetation management or practical field forestry
• Ability to identify common native and invasive herbaceous and woody species
• Experience in personnel and project management
• Must be able to lift/carry items and equipment weighing 40lbs. or less
• Must be able to walk and stand for long periods of time
• Must be competent in the use of basic hand tools, including hatchets, shovels, pick-axes, etc.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and clean driving record to operate company vehicles
• Basic knowledge of office software: Word; Excel; Access and PowerPoint
• Ability to use GPS and navigation software such as Avenza
• Self-motivated and able to work in a fast-paced environment
• Ability and willingness to work out of town as assigned for 1-2 week time periods
Interested candidates should email a resume to careers@foreconinc.com and include “Forest Resource Field Leader” in the subject line or complete the web form.
A “Task and Duty Guide” for this position is available upon request. Pay and benefits are commensurate with skills and experience. Basic forestry equipment and professional dues are provided by the company. Entrepreneurial spirit, solid communication skills, strong work ethic, and dedication to meet company and client needs are essential. Extensive training and professional development opportunities provided, dependent upon experience.
Future advancement opportunities within the company, when available, are solely dependent upon qualifications and a proven ability to complete work accurately and on time, as well as working with clients and staff in a professional and productive manner.
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.
