Forestry Supervisor - Field Ops & GIS

Berea College; Berea (KY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

Dental plan

Retirement plan

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

The Assistant Forester at Berea College Forest supports the College Forester in forest management projects and supervises the Horse Logging crew. The role blends fieldwork with shop/barn tasks and may assume Department Head duties in the Forester's absence.

Expect ~50% field activity and ~50% shop tasks, with opportunities to contribute to GIS, research, and education initiatives for the college and surrounding community.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Forestry, or similar field, required.
• 3-5 years of hands-on forest management experience in Eastern U.S. hardwood forests, preferred; experience from other regions considered
• 1-3 years of previous experience leading logging teams and organizing the work is preferred.
• Experience with livestock, horses, farm equipment, and/or logging is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supervise the Horse Logging and Barn team and organize daily activities.
• Manage the Forestry Department’s GIS.
• Assist in research projects within the College Forest as well as interpretive education for the College community and greater community educational outreach.
• Implement management plans for the College Forest; including timber stand improvement, herbicide application, mowing, clearing brush and the construction and repair of fences.
• Conduct logging operations and the implementation of timber stand improvement (TSI) operations.
• Plant trees for reforestation and manage open areas by planting native grassland/prairie species.
• Herbicide applications in TSI, in managing exotic invasive plant species, and in prairie restoration.
• Trail and road maintenance and construction.
• Operate a portable or stationary sawmill.
• Wildfire suppression as well as implementation of prescribed fires.
• Supervise student workers, as assigned, in day-to-day operations.
• Security, neighbor relations, and protection of the Forest.

Skills

Forestry knowledge

Tree identification

Horsemanship

GIS awareness

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Forestry

Tools

GIS software

Chainsaw

Tractors

Job description

The Assistant Forester at Berea College Forest supports the College Forester in forest management projects and supervises the Horse Logging crew. The role blends fieldwork with shop/barn tasks and may assume Department Head duties in the Forester's absence.

Expect ~50% field activity and ~50% shop tasks, with opportunities to contribute to GIS, research, and education initiatives for the college and surrounding community.