Operations Forester - Ridgway, PA

LandVest, Inc.; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company truck

Paid time off

Benefits

Training opportunities

Advancement opportunities

Expense reimbursement

Mentoring

Job summary

LandVest, Inc. seeks an Operations Forester for its Ridgway, PA office. The role blends field (80%) and office (20%) work for multiple clients, with reporting to the Pennsylvania Regional Forester.

You’ll perform field surveys, timber sale administration, and data management to support client objectives. The position requires a SAF-accredited forestry degree or equivalent experience, strong computer skills, and the ability to work in all weather and remote locations with limited supervision.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in forestry from an SAF accredited program or equivalent experience with strong forestry foundations.
• Strong computer skills including Excel and Word; familiarity with other technical tools.
• Three to five years of work experience in similar duties.
• Desire to work in varying weather conditions and remote areas with minimal supervision.
• Initiative to plan day-to-day work independently.

Responsibilities

• Timber Sale Administration: Develop and implement silvicultural prescriptions, prepare sale documents, inspect active timber sales.
• Green Certification: Ensure compliance with LandVest green certification policies and procedures.
• Inventory: Participate in inventory projects, including carbon inventory tasks.
• Other Field Duties: Reconnaissance of harvest units, compliance with easements and GPS data collection, invasive control.
• Office: Maintain records, update maps, input monthly client reports, and complete timber sale paperwork.

Skills

Excel

Word

Technical skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in forestry

Associate’s degree with related experience

Tools

GPS data collection

Job description

Description

LandVest is looking for an energetic and dedicated individual for an Operations Forester position for its growing business in its Ridgway, Pennsylvania Office. The position will be a mix of field (80%) and office (20%) work for various clients focusing on meeting their objectives. The position will report to the Pennsylvania Regional Forester.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Timber Sale Administration: Development & implement silvicultural prescriptions, complete sale preparation documents, complete sales layout, easement compliance, create contracts, inspect active timber sales, etc.
• Green Certification: Compliance with LandVest green certification policies and procedures.
• Inventory: Participate in and help manage inventory projects, including carbon project inventory as assigned.
• Other Field Duties: Reconnaissance of potential harvest units, field easement compliance, hunting license compliance, road layout, boundary line maintenance GPS data collection, invasives control, etc.
• Office: Maintenance of LandVest and client records, updating maps, input into client monthly reports, other client reporting, timber sale paperwork, etc.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in forestry or related field from an SAF accredited program
• Associate’s degree with additional experience will be considered
• Strong computer (Excel and Word) and other technical skills.
• Three to five years of work experience with similar duties.
• Passion for the forestry profession
• Strong work ethic and dedication
• Attention to detail and excellence.
• Open mind and readiness to learn from experienced foresters.
• Desire to work in all weather conditions in remote areas often alone.
• The initiative and ability to plan your own day to day schedule and work with minimal daily oversight.

LandVest will provide:

• A company truck with a plan that allows personal use.
• A stable organization celebrating over 55 years in business.
• A positive and collaborative work environment
• Training, the opportunity to build upon your education, and hone your forestry skills.
• Mentoring to advance your forestry skills and career within LandVest.
• Competitive salary, paid time off, benefits & incentives
• Salary negotiable depending on experience and qualifications.
• Expense reimbursement
• Advancement opportunities

For information on LandVest Forest Resources Division, please visit our website at: https://landvest.com/forest-resources/work-with-landvest/

LandVest, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.