Field Forestry Technician: Timber Inventory & Data

FORECON, Inc.; Village of Falconer (NY); On-site; USD 24,796 - 26,174; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Profit sharing

Job summary

A consulting forestry firm in Falconer, NY is seeking a motivated full-time Forestry Technician. Candidates must have a degree in Forestry or related field, or 2+ years of practical experience. Duties include timber inventory, sale preparation, and forest data collection. The ideal applicant should be self-motivated and capable of working under tight deadlines. Starting compensation ranges from $18.00 – $19.00 per hour, alongside a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance and 401(k) matching.

Qualifications

• Two-year or four-year degree in Forestry or related field required, or 2+ years practical forestry experience.
• Competent in tree species identification and mensuration techniques.

Responsibilities

• Conduct timber inventory and cruising.
• Prepare timber sales and marking.
• Collect forest data, including GPS information.

Skills

Tree species identification

Forest mensuration techniques

Proficient in GPS

Basic computer skills

Education

Associate's degree in Forestry

Bachelor's degree in Forest Science

Job description

A consulting forestry firm in Falconer, NY is seeking a motivated full-time Forestry Technician. Candidates must have a degree in Forestry or related field, or 2+ years of practical experience. Duties include timber inventory, sale preparation, and forest data collection. The ideal applicant should be self-motivated and capable of working under tight deadlines. Starting compensation ranges from $18.00 – $19.00 per hour, alongside a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance and 401(k) matching.