Forest Inventory Specialist

Forest Stewards Guild; Arcata (CA); Hybrid; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Baldwin, Blomstrom, Wilkinson & Associates is seeking field crew members with forest data collection experience for plot-based inventory work. The role emphasizes accuracy, precision, and repeatability of field measurements, with field work checked by auditors.

Home base is Arcata, CA, and most field work will be remote within 4 hours of Arcata. This is physically demanding fieldwork with long days in variable conditions.

Qualifications

• Experience in forest data collection in field settings.
• Experience with plot-based forest inventory work.
• Ability to perform accurate and repeatable field measurements.

Responsibilities

• Conduct plot-based forest inventory data collection in the field.
• Ensure accuracy and precision of measurements under supervision.
• Work as part of a field crew with adherence to safety and protocol.

Skills

Forest data collection

Forest inventory

Field measurements

Job description

Baldwin, Blomstrom, Wilkinson & Associates is looking for people with forest data collection experience to join our field crew. This position focuses on plot-based forest inventory work — collecting accurate field data that supports improved forest management carbon sequestration projects. Accuracy, precision and repeatability of field measurements is required; plot work will be checked by third party auditors and/or company check cruisers.

Work will be full-time seasonal work. The field season is from March through October. The employee will be laid off November-February. Home base is Arcata, CA, but most field work will be done remotely within 4 hours of Arcata. Employee will usually be expected to stay near work locations. We are open to flexible schedules, e.g. 3 weeks on, one week off, etc. or “on-call” availability.

This is physically demanding fieldwork. Expect steep, uneven terrain, dense brush, and long days on foot in variable weather. Candidates should be prepared for sustained physical exertion in remote, rugged conditions.

We envision forest stewardship as a nationwide imperative.