Asset Management - JP Morgan Asset Management - Silviculture Forester

JP Morgan Chase; Junction City (OR); On-site; USD 85,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

J.P. Morgan Asset Management invites applications for a Silviculture Forester to plan and supervise forest management activities, ensuring fiduciary, regulatory, and environmental standards are met.

The role involves silviculture, harvesting, and land-use projects in collaboration with local and corporate professionals. You will lead contractor coordination, maintain compliance with federal/state regulations, and use GIS to update stand boundaries and inventory data, while supporting budgeting

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in forestry or related field with at least 5 years of forest management experience.
• Strong analytical and communication skills with ability to manage multiple projects.
• Proficiency with MS Excel, Word and Outlook, plus GIS experience is desirable.
• Ability to work outdoors on rugged terrain and lift up to 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Contract with third parties for silviculture services, bid analysis, and contract execution.
• Implement policies for forest management to balance quality and cost.
• Ensure compliance with federal/state/local regulations, licensing, and standards.
• Use GIS to update maps on stand treatments, boundaries, and inventory depletions.
• Monitor expenditures and participate in budgeting processes.
• Represent JPMorgan Natural Capital with external partners and internal teams.
• Support environmental and financial risk reporting to Forest Supervisor.

Skills

Analytical skills

Critical thinking

Interpersonal skills

Oral communication

Written communication

MS Excel

MS Word

Outlook

Education

Bachelor's degree in forestry

Tools

GIS

Job description

J.P. Morgan Asset Management Natural Capital - Silviculture Forester

Short Description

We are seeking a Forester to join the J.P. Mogan Natural Capital team to supervise all aspects of forest management activities.

Posting Description

Join our J.P. Morgan Natural Capital team as a Silviculture Forester where you will have the opportunity to work with local and corporate professionals providing excellent management services to clients.

As a Silviculture Forester within J.P. Morgan Natural Capital, you will be responsible for planning and supervising all aspects of forest management activities to ensure forest management goals and objectives are achieved in a manner consistent with relevant fiduciary, regulatory, and environmental standards. This position will participate in silviculture, harvesting, and land use projects.

Job responsibilities

• Responsibilities include contracting with third parties to perform silviculture services (prospectus preparation, identification of qualified/licensed contractors or consultants, bid analysis, negotiations, contract execution and compliance monitoring).
• Implement policies, procedures, and guidelines regarding all forest management activities to ensure the highest quality while managing cost effectiveness
• Maintain full and appropriate compliance with applicable Federal, State and Local regulations, Licensing Standards, Forest Practice laws, SFI Standards, and FSC Standards with the ability to obtain chemical application license within 6 months.
• Implement policies, procedures, and guidelines regarding all forest management activities to ensure the highest quality while managing cost effectiveness utilizing GIS system to provide information needed to update maps regarding stand treatments, boundaries, inventory depletions, stream locations and stream classification
• Monitor expenditure and operation levels closely in order to comply with budget limitations, and participate in quarterly and annual budgeting processes and "Forward Look" process, as needed.
• Represent J.P. Morgan Natural Capital at all levels, maintaining good communication and excellent professional working relationships with outside companies, contractors and agencies as well as internal team members.
• Actively participate within the organization to ensure all timberland management investment services meet or exceed client commitments while ensuring that environmental or financial risk management reporting is conducted in a timely and professional manner to your Forest Supervisor and, if appropriate, local Safety Coordinator.

Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills

• A bachelor's degree in forestry, Forest Management, Forest Engineering or Forest Operations Management with a minimum of 5 years' work experience in forest management or equivalent training and experience.
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills, with ability to manage multiple projects from initiation to final completion in a timely and efficient manner.
• Demonstrated interpersonal, oral communication and written communication skills in addition to good and up to date computer skills, especially in MS Excel, Word and Outlook.
• Ability to work alone in the outdoors over extremely rough, brushy, and uneven terrain in all weather conditions required, and ability to regularly lift up to 50 lbs.

ABOUT US

JPMorganChase, one of the oldest financial institutions, offers innovative financial solutions to millions of consumers, small businesses and many of the world's most prominent corporate, institutional and government clients under the J.P. Morgan and Chase brands. Our history spans over 200 years and today we are a leader in investment banking, consumer and small business banking, commercial banking, financial transaction processing and asset management.

We offer a competitive total rewards package including base salary determined based on the role, experience, skill set and location. Those in eligible roles may receive commission-based pay and/or discretionary incentive compensation, paid in the form of cash and/or forfeitable equity, awarded in recognition of individual achievements and contributions. We also offer a range of benefits and programs to meet employee needs, based on eligibility. These benefits include comprehensive health care coverage, on-site health and wellness centers, a retirement savings plan, backup childcare, tuition reimbursement, mental health support, financial coaching and more. Additional details about total compensation and benefits will be provided during the hiring process.

We recognize that our people are our strength and the diverse talents they bring to our global workforce are directly linked to our success. We are an equal opportunity employer and place a high value on diversity and inclusion at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of any protected attribute, including race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital or veteran status, pregnancy or disability, or any other basis protected under applicable law. We also make reasonable accommodations for applicants' and employees' religious practices and beliefs, as well as mental health or physical disability needs. Visit our FAQs for more information about requesting an accommodation.

JPMorgan Chase & Co. is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including Disability/Veterans

ABOUT THE TEAM

J.P. Morgan Asset & Wealth Management delivers industry-leading investment management and private banking solutions. Asset Management provides individuals, advisors and institutions with strategies and expertise that span the full spectrum of asset classes through our global network of investment professionals. Wealth Management helps individuals, families and foundations take a more intentional approach to their wealth or finances to better define, focus and realize their goals.