Operations Forester - Ridgway, PA

LandVest, Inc.; Ridgway (Elk County); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company truck with personal use

Training and education

Mentoring to advance forestry skills

Job summary

LandVest, Inc. in Ridgway, PA seeks an Operations Forester to manage forestry duties across field (80%) and office (20%) work for diverse clients. You will report to the Pennsylvania Regional Forester and coordinate with experienced foresters.

The role emphasizes silvicultural prescriptions, inventory projects, and maintaining records while ensuring compliance with green certification standards. Travel to remote sites is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in forestry (SAF accredited) or an associate’s degree with relevant experience.
• Strong computer skills including Excel and Word; ability to manage data and reports.
• Three to five years of work experience in relevant forestry duties.
• Desire to work in field conditions and remote locations, with willingness to travel as needed.

Responsibilities

• Timber Sale Administration: develop and implement silvicultural prescriptions, complete sale documents, layout, contracts, and inspect active timber sales.
• Green Certification: ensure compliance with LandVest green certification policies and procedures.
• Inventory: participate in and manage inventory projects, including carbon inventory.
• Other Field Duties: reconnaissance of harvest units, road layout, boundary maintenance, GPS data collection, and invasives control.
• Office: maintain client records, update maps, input monthly reports, and complete timber sale paperwork.

Skills

Forestry knowledge

Field work

Attention to detail

Self-motivation

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor’s degree in forestry (SAF accredited)

Associate’s degree with experience

Tools

Excel

Word

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.