Operations Forester

Seven Islands Land Co; Maine; On-site; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary with annual bonus eligibility

Company vehicle

16 paid holidays

Robust benefits package

401(k) with employer contribution

Job summary

A forestry management company in Rangeley, Maine is seeking an Operations Forester. The role involves planning and overseeing harvest operations, ensuring compliance with regulations, and maintaining GIS records. Candidates should possess at least an Associate's degree in Forestry, a Maine Forester’s License, and skills in effective communication and GIS technology. The position offers a competitive salary, a company vehicle, and a robust benefits package. Join a team that values innovation and sustainability.

Qualifications

• Minimum A.S. in Forestry or related field required.
• Maine Forester’s License (or ability to obtain).
• Field-savvy and able to work independently in rugged terrain.

Responsibilities

• Plan and prepare for harvest operations including reconnaissance.
• Monitor road construction and maintenance activities.
• Ensure compliance with forestry regulations and policies.

Skills

Effective communication

Detail-oriented

Tech-comfortable

Collaborative team player

Forest management tools

GIS competency

Education

A.S. in Forestry or related field

Tools

GPS

GIS tools

Job description

Location: Rangeley, Maine | Company: Seven Islands Land Company
Salary Range: $50,000 – $80,000 (commensurate with experience)
Status: Full-Time, Salaried Exempt

Play a Vital Role in the Future of Maine’s Forests.

Seven Islands Land Company manages the Pingree Family timberlands and manufacturing assets in northern and western Maine. A sustainable forestry mindset has guided this privately owned 820,000-acre working forest for nearly two hundred years. We strive to better the environment, strengthen the forest industry, and support the talents and goals of our employees.

We are looking for a skilled and motivated Operations Forester to join our Highlands Unit based in Rangeley, Maine. If you love working in the woods, and take pride in careful stewardship, this is your opportunity.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Planning and preparation for harvest operations including harvest area reconnaissance and layout of sensitive areas, riparian areas, regulatory, wildlife, and social features.
• Forest road planning and layout, monitoring road construction, and road maintenance activities.
• Timber merchandizing, utilization, and quality control, including completion of service contractor performance inspections.
• Planning, monitoring, and administration of timber stand improvement (TSI) activities such as precommercial thinning, planting, site preparation, and competition control.
• Ensuring compliance with internal riparian and forest operations policies, state and federal forestry and land use regulations, conservation easements, BMPs, and SFI and FSC principles.
• Maintaining harvest plan and spatial/tabular detail for forest inventory maintenance, including timely and complete operations updates for GIS records, permitting, and/or management planning.
• Utilize GIS tools to collect field data and maintain a spatial database to support management planning and informed decision making.

Qualifications and Skills Required:

• Education: Minimum A.S. in Forestry or related field.
• License: Maine Forester’s License (or ability to obtain).
• Experience: Field-savvy, self-driven, and GPS/GIS capable. Able to work independently outside in rugged terrain in all seasons.
• Skills: Effective and adaptable communicator who can build relationships with teammates, service contractors, public officials, and other stakeholders. Detail-oriented, tech-comfortable, and a collaborative team player. A strong understanding of common forest management tools and activities such as compass use, GPS, map orientation, aerial photo, satellite imagery, and raster image interpretation, GIS competency, and tree species and wood product identification.
• Other: Valid driver’s license with clean record. Travel is required. Prioritizes safety.

Why Join Us?

• Competitive salary with annual bonus eligibility
• Company vehicle
• 16 paid holidays, plus vacation and sick time
• Robust benefits package: health, dental, life, short- & long-term disability
• 401(k) with employer contribution
• Work with a seasoned team that values innovation and sustainability
• Opportunity to participate in forestry related project work

Ready to Apply?

This is an immediate opportunity.
Learn more at www.sevenislands.com
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