Forestry Lead: Silviculture, Planning & Reforestation

Manulife Financial; Nacogdoches (TX); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangement

Job summary

Manulife Financial in the United States is seeking a Forestry/Resource Manager to support timber harvesting operations in Nacogdoches, TX. The role includes planning, budgeting, silviculture prescriptions, and coordinating with contractors, agencies and support teams.

You will update inventory software, analyze market data, and promote sustainable forestry practices while working in a hybrid environment. A Bachelor's in Forestry and 2+ years of experience are preferred.

Qualifications

• A bachelor’s degree in Forestry or related field.
• Minimum of 2 years forest management experience is preferred.
• Valid driver’s license and insurable with company’s commercial carrier.
• Strong computer and analytical skills, including proficiency with Microsoft Office and ArcGIS.
• Knowledge of, or ability to learn and apply key financial concepts to business decisions.
• Must be a great teammate and have strong communication
• Client service oriented.

Responsibilities

• Assisting timber harvesting operations including planning, harvest layout, contract administration, timber security, quality inspections and reporting.
• Developing site-specific silviculture prescriptions, planning, budgeting, and implementing operations.
• Administering local reforestation programs to ensure plantations meet growth expectations.
• Update inventory and mapping software with resource support personnel.
• Asset protection, working with consultants, contractors and state agencies to minimize losses.
• Collaborate with hunters and recreational users to ensure license compliance and non-timber revenue.
• Participate in special projects to broaden skills.
• Implement SFI objectives and standards.
• Gather and analyze market intelligence to help resolve prices with area mills.
• Build and maintain relationships with contractors and MFM personnel in other areas.

Skills

Forestry expertise

GIS analysis

Microsoft Office

Analytical skills

Team communication

Driver's license

Client service

Education

Bachelor's degree in Forestry

Tools

ArcGIS

Microsoft Office

Job description

Manulife Financial in the United States is seeking a Forestry/Resource Manager to support timber harvesting operations in Nacogdoches, TX. The role includes planning, budgeting, silviculture prescriptions, and coordinating with contractors, agencies and support teams.

You will update inventory software, analyze market data, and promote sustainable forestry practices while working in a hybrid environment. A Bachelor's in Forestry and 2+ years of experience are preferred.