Forestry Inventory & Plantations Lead (GIS & Reporting)

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

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.