Forestry Resource Inventory Lead & Plantation Specialist

Vena Energy (Philippines); San Isidro; On-site; PHP 40,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Vena Energy (Philippines) seeks a Forestry/Environmental professional to lead resource inventory efforts, ensuring accurate data collection, tree species identification, and coordination with field teams and DENR. The role includes plantation establishment supervision, site assessment, and reporting.

You will oversee nursery management, coordinate with PO partners, and prepare SOPs and plans for plantation projects, while maintaining compliance and safety standards at field sites.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Forestry, Environmental Science, or related field.
• 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.
• Experience with community organizing or PO interactions
• Good in writing technical and progress reports including preparation of PowerPoint presentations

Responsibilities

• Lead the team in conducting resource inventory (forest and agricultural resources).
• Provide technical assistance for methodology and strategies in conducting the resource inventory, including data gathering (GPS readings, tree mensuration, tagging), record keeping, geotagging, and species identification.
• Coordinate with GIS and on-site teams for inventory data processing and with DENR personnel for toolbox talks and safety reminders.
• Manage all copies of records and data gathered on the ground; ensure on-time submission to GIS team.
• Prepare reports such as inventory sheets, stand stock tables, geotagged photo layouts, inventory endorsement documents, and post-inspection reports.
• Assist in identifying and assessing PO to be engaged for plantation establishment; build rapport with POs and evaluate site suitability; prepare Plantation Work and Financial Plans and SOPs.
• Supervise plantation establishment/enhancement activities, monitor maintenance, provide technical assistance to POs, and prepare status reports and coordination notices.
• Coordinate with company, PO, and DENR; facilitate monitoring inspections at plantation sites; prepare compliance reports for DENR submission.

Skills

GPS & GIS

Tree species identification

Data collection

Report writing

Community organizing

Nursery management

Plantation supervision

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Forestry, Environmental Science, or related field

Tools

GPS devices

GIS software

Job description

Vena Energy (Philippines) seeks a Forestry/Environmental professional to lead resource inventory efforts, ensuring accurate data collection, tree species identification, and coordination with field teams and DENR. The role includes plantation establishment supervision, site assessment, and reporting.

You will oversee nursery management, coordinate with PO partners, and prepare SOPs and plans for plantation projects, while maintaining compliance and safety standards at field sites.