Hybrid Forest Harvest Planner & GIS Specialist

Manulife/John Hancock; Colville (WA); Hybrid; USD 53,000 - 89,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401(k) with employer match

Paid time off

Job summary

Manulife Investment Management Forest Management Inc. seeks a Forester to oversee harvest planning, layout and logging administration on 60,000 acres in Colville, WA.

Hybrid work arrangement with an office in Colville; live near the managed properties. You will design harvest units, ensure environmental compliance, use ArcGIS Pro and ESRI GIS software for mapping and planning, and coordinate with the silviculture team.

Qualifications

• BS in Forest Management or equivalent.
• Knowledge of western tree species, silviculture, and forest management.
• Familiarity with Washington DNR forest practices rules.
• Excellent communication, entrepreneurial, analytical, and critical thinking skills.
• Proficiency computer and technology skills including Microsoft Office365.
• Knowledgeable in GIS, specifically ArcGIS Pro and ArcGIS online.
• Valid driver's license.
• Completion of drug testing prior to start and complying with company's drug and alcohol policy.

Responsibilities

• Harvest unit design.
• Boundary delineation.
• Environmental compliance.
• Harvest system selection.
• Bidding/negotiating price.
• Contracting.
• Contract administration.
• Use of ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Online, and other ESRI GIS software for mapping and planning.
• Operations; including strong Excel skills for data management.
• Contractor, neighbor, and other stakeholder relations.
• Coordinate with and assist the silviculture team on various projects.
• Support all land management activities as needed.
• Active and involved participation in MFM safety program.
• Develop budgets and forecasts for annual and weekly budgeting.
• Implementation of the stewardship program, including SFI.
• Development of property management plans, property budgets, and budget forecasts.
• Participate in all Team projects and help foster the Team atmosphere.

Skills

GIS proficiency

ArcGIS Pro

ArcGIS Online

Microsoft Excel

Strong communication

Analytical thinking

Education

BS in Forest Management or equivalent

Tools

ESRI GIS software

Job description

Manulife Investment Management Forest Management Inc. seeks a Forester to oversee harvest planning, layout and logging administration on 60,000 acres in Colville, WA.

Hybrid work arrangement with an office in Colville; live near the managed properties. You will design harvest units, ensure environmental compliance, use ArcGIS Pro and ESRI GIS software for mapping and planning, and coordinate with the silviculture team.