Area Forester - East Florida Area

Manulife; Town of Florida (KY, NY); Remote; USD 47,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services provider is seeking a Forest Manager to oversee timberland operations in Florida. The role requires a bachelor's degree in forestry, with at least 2 years of management experience. Responsibilities include maintenance of safety protocols, planning timber marketing, and ensuring compliance with company policies. The position is remote, offering a salary range of $47,775 to $79,625 annually, along with comprehensive benefits.

Benefits

Health insurance

Retirement plans

Paid time off

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years forest management and operations experience.
• Knowledge of timberland accounting and forest management.
• Valid driver's license insurable by the company.

Responsibilities

• Ensure client fiduciary obligations are maintained.
• Maintain a safe working environment.
• Plan and implement timber marketing and sales.

Skills

Teamwork

Self-motivation

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Client service orientation

Education

Bachelor's degree in forestry

Graduate degree in forestry or related field

Tools

GIS

Job description

The Opportunity

The Opportunity is to manage, coordinate and inspect all operational timberland management aspects within the assigned area. These tasks are performed in a team environment with the Area Manager, Foresters, and Administrative, Accounting, Safety, Stewardship, Resource Support Team, Manulife Investment Management – Timber, and property management consultants.

Scope The area of management includes roughly 30,000 acres of timberlands located in Flagler and Volusia Counties in Northeast Florida. Management aims to reduce risk and increase investor returns while maintaining compliance with MFM’s stewardship procedures and a safe work environment. Activities include timber marketing, harvesting administration, silviculture, protection of assets and other opportunistic sources of returns compatible with MIM-T objectives.

Location Daytona Beach, Florida – East Florida Area

Responsibilities

• Ensure client fiduciary obligations are maintained.
• Maintain a safe working environment; proactively promote safety among MFM teams, contractors, recreation users and visitors.
• Plan and implement timber marketing, sales and contract oversight in the area in coordination with property consultants.
• Plan and implement all silviculture activities in the area in conjunction with the larger MFM team efforts across the MIM-T ownerships.
• Plan and implement BMP compliant road construction and maintenance.
• Plan and secure non-timber revenue sources for client properties in alignment with MIM-T objectives including recreation revenues, retail land sales, surface use revenue and other opportunistic revenue sources.
• Provide inputs into forest management planning, both long term and short term for areas under management, including quarterly forecasts, annual budgets, long term plans and comprehensive management plans. Support and conduct quarterly reporting including status commentary and updates as scheduled and requested.
• Serve the continuous information and communication needs of multiple teams based in multiple regions.
• Implement internal BMP and forest certification procedures and support and participate in audits.
• Maintain positive and proactive partner relationships.
• Ensure compliance with Manulife and Manulife Investment Management – Timber policies and procedures, and ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local laws.

What are we looking for

• A bachelor’s degree in forestry or equivalent experience is required.
• Graduate degree in forestry, wildlife or related field is highly desirable.
• Minimum of 2 years forest management and forest operations experience desirable.
• Southern Pine timber harvesting and silviculture experience preferred.
• Knowledgeable of timberland accounting, land records, and forest management.
• Must be a great teammate and self-motivated.
• Willing to work out of home in a rural environment.
• Strong relationship, interpersonal and communication skills.
• Strong computer, GIS, and analytical skills.
• Client service oriented.
• Valid driver's license that is insurable by the company.
• Completion of drug testing prior to start and alignment with the company\'s drug and alcohol policy.

When you join our team

• We’ll empower you to learn and grow the career you want.
• We’ll recognize and support you in a flexible environment where well-being and inclusion are more than just words.
• As part of our global team, we’ll support you in shaping the future you want to see.

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About Manulife and John Hancock

Manulife Financial Corporation is a leading international financial services provider, helping people make their decisions easier and lives better. To learn more about us, visit Manulife corporate site.

Manulife is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Manulife/John Hancock embraces diversity and is committed to fair recruitment, retention, advancement and compensation without discrimination on the basis of race, ancestry, place of origin, colour, ethnic origin, citizenship, religion or religious beliefs, creed, sex (including pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions), sexual orientation, genetic characteristics, veteran status, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, family status, disability, or any other ground protected by applicable law. Reasonable accommodation is available during the application process. To request accommodation, contact the recruitment address.

Salary and Location

Referenced Salary Location: USA, Florida - Full Time Remote

Working Arrangement: Remote

Salary range is expected to be between $47,775.00 USD - $79,625.00 USD. If applying outside the primary location, contact [e-mail] for the salary range for your location. Actual salary varies by location and factors such as knowledge, skills, and experience. Eligible employees may participate in incentive programs.

Manulife/John Hancock offers eligible employees a range of benefits including health, dental, vision, disability, life and AD&D, retirement plans, and paid time off with holidays and leaves as required by law.

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