Forester Consultant

Vena Group; Northern Samar; On-site; PHP 500,000 - 800,000; Full time

Job summary

Vena Group is seeking an experienced Forest Inventory Lead to guide teams in surveying forest and agricultural resources. The role includes methodology development, data capture using GPS/GIS, and generating comprehensive reports.

The ideal candidate has 3–5 years in resource inventory, strong tree species identification skills, and experience coordinating with DENR and POs. Field supervision and data integrity are essential for on-site operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Forestry, Environmental Science, or related field.
• Licensed Forester.
• 3-5 years of professional experience in forest or agricultural resource inventory, including proper identification of tree species.
• Knowledge of GPS, GIS, and data collection tools.
• Ability to conduct tree mensuration.
• Experience in community organizing or PO interactions.
• Excellent report writing and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the team in conducting resource inventory (forest and agricultural resources).
• Provide technical assistance for methodology and strategies in resource inventory.
• Manage records, geotagging, and proper identification of tree species.
• Facilitate coordination meetings with GIS and on-site teams and with DENR personnel.
• Ensure on-time submission of data to GIS team and preparation of reports.
• Prepare inventory sheets, stand stock tables, geotagged photo layouts, and inventory reports.
• Assist in selecting and evaluating plantations and nurseries; oversee planting activities.
• Supervise plantation establishment and maintenance per SOP; monitor progress on site.
• Prepare activity status reports and notices; coordinate with the Company, PO, and DENR.
• Facilitate monitoring inspections and prepare DENR-compliance reports.

Skills

GPS

GIS

Geospatial tools

Tree mensuration

Reporting

Coordination

Plantation supervision

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Forestry

Licensed Forester

Tools

GPS hardware

GIS software

Mobile data collection apps

Job description

• Lead the team in conducting resource inventory (forest and agricultural resources)
• Provide technical assistance for the methodology and strategies to be implemented in conducting the resource inventory, including:

• Records
• Geotagging (waypoints and photos)
• Correct identification of tree species

• Facilitate coordination meetings with the GIS and on-site teams for the processing of inventory data
• Facilitate coordination meetings with the inventory team, including DENR personnel (e.g., toolbox talks and regular safety reminders)
• Manage all physical and electronic copies of records and data gathered on ground
• Ensure on-time submission of data to the GIS team for processing
• Prepare reports, including but not limited to:

• Inventory sheets/tally sheets for the entire FLAg area, NGP area, and PCA data
• Stand Stock Tables (NGP, FLAg, and PCA)
• Geotagged photo layouts (NGP, FLAg, and PCA)
• Inventory report (endorsement) (NGP, FLAg, and PCA)
• Post-inspection reports (DENR and PCA)
• Other reports deemed necessary

• Assist in the identification and assessment of PO to be engaged for plantation establishment
• Build rapport with the POs tasked to implement the plantation establishment or enhancement
• Assist in the pre-evaluation of plantation sites including determination of site-species suitability assessment and preparation of site evaluation report
• Preparation of Plantation's Work and Financial Plan including Standard Operating Procedures for the Plantation Projects
• Overall supervision of plantation establishment and/or plantation enhancement program of the company which include the following activities:

• Plantation area inspection and preparation
• Inspections of PO nurseries, selection of seedlings and species suitable in the plantation
• areas
• Identification of seedling sources
• Supervise the planting activities following the SOP for the plantation establishment/
• Monitor maintenance activities on site
• Provide technical assistance to PO relative to the project if needed

• Prepare activity status report including budget monitoring
• Prepare coordination notices relevant teams/agencies
• Closely coordinates with the following:

• The Company - for instruction, activity status, implementation issues and concerns
• PO - implementation of on‑site activities including issues, concerns, and requirements
• DENR - schedules, inspections, relevant joint activities, technical guidance, monitoring
• and reports

• Facilitate monitoring inspections in the plantation sites
• Preparation of compliance reports for submission to DENR

C. Perform other tasks as may assigned

• Bachelor's Degree in Forestry, Environmental Science, or a related field.
• Licensed Forester
• 3-5 years of professional experience in forest or agricultural resource inventory, including proper identification of tree species, nursery management and plantation establishments
• Knowledge of GPS, GIS, and data collection tools.
• Ability to conduct tree mensuration.
• With experience on community organizing or PO interactions
• Good in writing technical and progress reports including preparation of power point presentations