Forestry Specialist — Timber Sales & Prescribed Fire

Ayuda Companies; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 26,174 - 30,307; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance coverage

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401k with company matching

Paid personal time off

Short and Long term disability insurance

Job summary

A leading environmental services firm is seeking a Forestry Specialist to provide technical support for conservation programs. Responsibilities include marking timber, assisting with prescribed burns, and other wildlife management tasks. Candidates should have a degree in Forestry, relevant experience, and be capable of working in challenging conditions. This full-time position offers competitive pay and benefits in Columbia, SC.

Qualifications

• Experience marking and cruising timber.
• Ability to perform physical tasks such as lifting 50 lbs.
• Comfortable working independently and collaboratively.

Responsibilities

• Prepare areas for prescribed burns.
• Assist with wildlife management practices.
• Conduct post-burn evaluations and collect fire data.

Skills

Timber marking

Field work in challenging conditions

Chainsaw operation

GPS navigation

Education

College Degree in Forestry or related discipline

Tools

ATVs and off-road vehicles

GPS units

Job description

A leading environmental services firm is seeking a Forestry Specialist to provide technical support for conservation programs. Responsibilities include marking timber, assisting with prescribed burns, and other wildlife management tasks. Candidates should have a degree in Forestry, relevant experience, and be capable of working in challenging conditions. This full-time position offers competitive pay and benefits in Columbia, SC.