Forestry Stewardship Specialist

Center-For-Heirs-Property; North Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Center for Heirs' Property invites qualified professionals to join as Forester, leading forest assessment, planning, and conservation efforts across diverse US landscapes. You will evaluate forest health, develop sustainable management plans, and work with owners, agencies, and communities to advance responsible stewardship.

You will monitor biodiversity, address pests and wildfire risks, and ensure compliance with environmental regulations while contributing to the long-term ecological and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in forestry, Natural Resource Management, Environmental Science, or a related field.
• Knowledge of forest ecology, silviculture, and forest inventory techniques.
• Familiarity with federal and state forestry regulations and environmental laws.
• Ability to conduct fieldwork in varying weather and terrain.
• Strong communication skills for stakeholders.
• Knowledge of forest management techniques and fire suppression procedures.
• Willingness to engage in outreach work in the project services area.
• Professional Forester (PF) certification or eligibility.
• Experience with Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and forest modeling software.
• Experience in wildfire management and prescribed burning techniques.
• Knowledge of wildlife habitat management and conservation biology.

Responsibilities

• Conduct field assessments to evaluate forest composition, health, and growth patterns.
• Develop and implement sustainable forest management plans tailored to landowner goals and regulatory requirements.
• Monitor and manage forest resources to prevent and control pests, diseases, and invasive species.
• Collaborate with government agencies, private landowners, and community groups to promote conservation and sustainable use of forest resources.
• Prepare detailed reports, maps, and documentation to support forest management activities and compliance with environmental regulations.
• Advise on timber harvesting practices that minimize environmental impact while maximizing economic returns.
• Participate in wildfire prevention and response planning and activities.
• Stay current with advances in forestry science, technology, and best practices.
• Maintain compliance with all company policies and procedures.
• Attend advocate meetings, task forces, and other community meetings.

Skills

Forest ecology

GIS

Wildfire management

Fieldwork

Communication

Forest modeling software

Silviculture

Environmental regulations

Outreach

PF certification

Education

Bachelor’s degree in forestry, Natural Resource Management, Environmental Science, or related field

Tools

GIS software

Forest modeling tools

Job description

Center for Heirs' Property invites qualified professionals to join as Forester, leading forest assessment, planning, and conservation efforts across diverse US landscapes. You will evaluate forest health, develop sustainable management plans, and work with owners, agencies, and communities to advance responsible stewardship.

You will monitor biodiversity, address pests and wildfire risks, and ensure compliance with environmental regulations while contributing to the long-term ecological and