Operations Forester — Field Leader for Ecological Restoration

Hawai’i Conservation Alliance & Foundation; Hawaii; On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vehicle stipend

401K retirement plan

Healthcare (medical, dental, vision)

PTO & holidays

Job summary

Forest Solutions Inc. seeks an Operations Forester to lead field-based forest management projects across Hawai‘i Island. The role blends ecological knowledge with hands-on leadership, supervising crews and overseeing equipment in remote environments.

The ideal candidate has extensive field experience, strong GIS skills with ArcGIS Pro, and the ability to work both outdoors and in an office setting. This full-time position offers competitive compensation and health benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in forestry or related field is required or equivalent.
• Experience in field management and ecological objectives is essential.
• Knowledge of OSHA safety guidelines and field hazard assessments.
• Ability to operate in remote Hawai‘i Island environments and drive safely.
• Proficiency with GIS/ArcGIS and GPS data collection is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist Senior Forester with project planning and field crew supervision.
• Oversee safety protocols and OSHA compliance on active sites.
• Collect and analyze GPS and GIS data for mapping and planning.
• Supervise heavy equipment operations and maintenance logs.
• Coordinate with clients and prepare operational reports.
• Plan large vegetation management operations using GIS/GPS data.

Skills

Field safety practices

OSHA compliance knowledge

Remote/field operation leadership

GPS/GIS data collection

Heavy equipment supervision

Driver's license (US)

Team supervision

Education

Bachelor’s degree in forestry or natural resource management

Master’s degree (preferred for senior level)

Tools

ArcGIS Pro

GPS data processing

Job description

Forest Solutions Inc. seeks an Operations Forester to lead field-based forest management projects across Hawai‘i Island. The role blends ecological knowledge with hands-on leadership, supervising crews and overseeing equipment in remote environments.

The ideal candidate has extensive field experience, strong GIS skills with ArcGIS Pro, and the ability to work both outdoors and in an office setting. This full-time position offers competitive compensation and health benefits.