Hybrid Forester: Harvest Planning & Forest Mgmt

Sowela; Colville (WA); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work environment

Home office equipment provided

Job summary

Manulife Investment Management Forest Management Inc. (MFM) in Colville, WA is seeking a Forester for hybrid work. You will oversee harvest planning and administration on 60,000 acres, collaborating with a silviculture team and using ArcGIS Pro/ArcGIS Online.

The role emphasizes independent work, problem-solving, and strong data management with Excel; requires a BS in forest management, GIS proficiency, and a valid driver's license. Flexible, team-centered environment offered.

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 with Microsoft Office 365.
• GIS knowledge: ArcGIS Pro and ArcGIS Online.
• Valid driver's license.
• Drug testing prior to start and compliance with 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.
• 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

communication

entrepreneurial

analytical

critical thinking

GIS knowledge

Education

BS in Forest Management

Tools

ArcGIS Pro

ArcGIS Online

Microsoft Office 365

Job description

Manulife Investment Management Forest Management Inc. (MFM) in Colville, WA is seeking a Forester for hybrid work. You will oversee harvest planning and administration on 60,000 acres, collaborating with a silviculture team and using ArcGIS Pro/ArcGIS Online.

The role emphasizes independent work, problem-solving, and strong data management with Excel; requires a BS in forest management, GIS proficiency, and a valid driver's license. Flexible, team-centered environment offered.