Forester – Elkins, WV

Forecon, Inc; Elkins (WV); On-site; USD 26,174 - 34,440; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Professional development assistance

Vision insurance

Job summary

A full-service consulting forestry firm is seeking a highly motivated Full Time Staff Forester in West Virginia. Responsibilities include conducting timber inventories and sales preparation, marking timber stands, and ensuring compliance with contracts. Candidates must have a college degree in Forestry and prefer two or more years of practical field experience. Strong communication skills and the ability to work in various conditions are essential. This role offers competitive compensation and benefits such as 401(k) matching and health insurance.

Qualifications

• Must possess a college degree in Forestry.
• Two (2)+ years of practical field experience preferred.
• Knowledge of computer programs and forestry data processing.

Responsibilities

• Conduct timber inventories and sales preparation.
• Mark timber stands for various harvests.
• Ensure contract compliance and quality control.

Skills

Forest mensuration techniques

Strong communication skills

Ability to work in adverse conditions

Self-motivated

Education

College degree in Forestry

Tools

Excel

Word

Access

Job description

FORECON, Inc. has an immediate opening in its West Virginia operations for a highly motivated Full Time Staff Forester to assist the Chief Forester/Regional Office Manager in conducting and supervising forestry consulting projects. Candidate must have either a) a 4‑year college degree in Forestry plus 2 years forestry field experience; or b) a 2‑year college degree in Forestry plus 5 years forestry field experience. Experience should be in cruising, timber sale administration, logging contractor relationship management, and will reside near one of these five West Virginia communities: Elkins, Buckhannon, Weston, Flatwoods, Summersville.

Responsibilities

• Conduct and supervise timber inventories, timber sale preparation, timber sale contract and logging contract administration.
• Mark timber stands for various types of harvests.
• Meet with existing and potential clients.
• Process inventory data as needed.
• Monitor timber sales periodically for contract and regulatory compliance.
• Ensure quality assurance/quality control of technical and professional work.
• Communicate results and expectations with the Regional Office Manager.
• Make on‑site decisions in response to adverse or unexpected conditions.
• Interact with contractors, clients, colleagues and others in a courteous and professional manner.
• Respect confidentiality of information.

Principal Requirements

• Possess a college degree in Forestry.
• Two (2)+ years of practical field experience preferred.
• Competent in forest mensuration techniques including point, plot and 100% tally inventory methods.
• Able to work alone and with large groups.
• Physically able to work in adverse conditions (steep slopes, inclement weather, thick vegetation) for extended periods of time. Must be able to lift/carry up to 40 lbs. of equipment.
• Self‑motivated, with strong communication skills, both written and oral in English.
• Knowledge of computer programs such as Excel, Word, and Access and the ability to use forestry data processing programs is required.

Job Type: Full-time

Starting Compensation: $19.00‑$25.00 per hour, depending on experience; paid overtime

Benefits: 401(k) matching, health insurance, life insurance, paid time off, professional development assistance, vision insurance

A “Task and Duty Guide” for this position is available upon request. Pay and benefits are commensurate with skills and experience. Entrepreneurial spirit, solid communication skills, strong work ethic, and dedication to meet company and client needs are essential. FORECON, Inc. is a multi‑disciplinary full‑service consulting forestry firm operating out of five offices throughout NY, PA and WV. Our corporate headquarters is in Falconer, NY. Our clients include institutional investors, TIMOs, private, industrial and municipal forest landowners.