Forestry Resource Specialist — Timber & GIS Field Mapping

Latino Outdoors; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Latino Outdoors seeks a Natural Resource Specialist 1 to support timber sales planning and silviculture. The role involves field mapping, boundary delineation, riparian/wetland delineation, and using GPS and GIS tools for reconnaissance and design.

You will complete required permits and reporting while collaborating with regional teams. Ideal candidates hold an Associate's degree in Forestry or natural resources and have hands-on mapping experience; a bachelor’s degree is a plus.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in Forestry or a Natural Resources-related field.
• Equivalent education and/or experience.
• Knowledge of forest management objectives and silvicultural practices.
• Knowledge of contract procedures.
• Experience using GPS to map unit boundaries and layout needs.
• Experience using ArcPro, Word, and Excel.

Responsibilities

• Support the layout of proposed Region and Board of Natural Resources timber sales and silviculture treatments.
• Locate, traverse, and mark unit boundaries and property lines; leave-and-take tree marking.
• Use GPS and GIS for reconnaissance, terrain analysis, logging system design, traversing boundaries and roads.
• Delineate riparian buffers, wetlands, and other sensitive areas; road layout.
• Complete required project paperwork including Forest Practice Applications, State Environmental Policy Act checklist, and developing detailed summary reports.

Skills

Forestry knowledge

GPS mapping

GIS proficiency

Excel

ArcPro Basic

Attention to detail

Education

Associate’s degree in Forestry or Natural Resources

Equivalent education/experience

Bachelor’s degree in Forestry

Tools

ArcPro Basic

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Latino Outdoors seeks a Natural Resource Specialist 1 to support timber sales planning and silviculture. The role involves field mapping, boundary delineation, riparian/wetland delineation, and using GPS and GIS tools for reconnaissance and design.

You will complete required permits and reporting while collaborating with regional teams. Ideal candidates hold an Associate's degree in Forestry or natural resources and have hands-on mapping experience; a bachelor’s degree is a plus.