Campbell Global - Forester Analyst

Next Frontier Capital; North Carolina; On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Campbell Global seeks a Forester to lead forest management activities for asset and wealth management clients. The role involves planning, supervising silviculture, harvesting, and land-use projects, with emphasis on compliance and cost efficiency.

You will collaborate with local and corporate teams, engage third-party contractors, and utilize GIS for mapping and reporting. Strong field experience and reliable communication are essential for success in this outdoor role.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in forestry or related field with at least 2 years’ experience.
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills.
• Excellent written and oral communication; proficient in MS Excel, Word and Outlook.
• Ability to work outdoors on rough terrain and lift up to 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Contracting with third parties for harvesting, silviculture, and road construction; analyze bids and ensure contract compliance.
• Implement policies/guidelines for forest management to balance quality and cost.
• Ensure compliance with Federal, State, and local regulations and standards including FSC/SFI.
• Use GIS to update maps for stand treatments, boundaries, inventory depletions, and stream locations.
• Monitor budgets and participate in quarterly/annual planning processes.
• Represent Campbell Global with external partners and internal teams to maintain relationships.
• Support forest investment services while reporting environmental or financial risk.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

MS Excel

MS Word

Outlook

Outdoor work

Education

Bachelor’s degree in forestry or related field

2 years’ experience in forest management

Tools

MS Excel

MS Word

Outlook

Job description

Posting Description

Join our Asset & Wealth Management team as a Campbell Global Forester where you will have the opportunity to work with local and corporate professionals providing excellent management services to clients.

As a Forester within Campbell Global, 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 harvesting, silviculture, and road construction and maintenance-related 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 Campbell Global 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 2 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.

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

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.

We are seeking a Forester to join the Asset & Wealth Management team along with Campbell Global, LLC to supervise all aspects of forest management activities.