Field Forester — Harvest & Silviculture Ops

City of Lincoln; Kalispell (MT); On-site; USD 62,000 - 93,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company bonus

Medical & dental insurance

401(k) with match

Paid time off

Company vehicle

Job summary

Green Diamond is seeking an operational forester to support planning and execution of harvest and silviculture operations in northwest Montana, based in Libby or Kalispell. You’ll work in a forest with a close-knit team focused on safe, responsible forest management and sustainable resource use.

This field-based role emphasizes identifying opportunities, laying out harvest units and haul roads, administering contracts, and ensuring compliance with SFI, Forest Practices, and state/federal

Qualifications

• This position requires a bachelor’s degree in forest management or related field and 3–7 years of operational forestry experience.
• Experience with road maintenance, Forest Practices laws, and GIS is preferred.
• Montana licensing is a plus; self-directed, organised, and able to manage multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Actively support a safe workplace and participate in the company safety program.
• Identify timber harvest opportunities and silvicultural investment areas.
• Assist with the layout of harvest units and haul roads to support productive operations while minimizing environmental impacts.
• Help plan harvest operations to reduce moves, maximize capacity, and provide accurate production information and log sales forecasts.
• Administer and oversee contract logging, road construction, and road maintenance work; conduct timely field checks to confirm compliance with contracts and harvest plans.
• Oversee site preparation, planting, and other silviculture projects.
• Represent Green Diamond at public meetings and community events as needed.

Skills

Operational forestry

Harvest planning

Silviculture

Safety-minded

Contract supervision

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Forest Management

Tools

GIS

MS Office

Job description

Green Diamond is seeking an operational forester to support planning and execution of harvest and silviculture operations in northwest Montana, based in Libby or Kalispell. You’ll work in a forest with a close-knit team focused on safe, responsible forest management and sustainable resource use.

This field-based role emphasizes identifying opportunities, laying out harvest units and haul roads, administering contracts, and ensuring compliance with SFI, Forest Practices, and state/federal