Resource Forester

Austin Cary Forest Campus; Georgetown (SC); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Austin Cary Forest Campus in South Carolina seeks a Forester to assist planning, coordinating, and executing timberland management across ~260,000 acres. You will work with the Atlantic Region to balance investor returns with safe, sustainable forestry practices.

Responsibilities include timber sales budgeting, silviculture prescriptions, non-timber revenue exploration, data management, and ESG compliance. A BS in Forestry and 0-5 years' experience are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Forestry or closely related field is required.
• 0-5 years of relevant industry experience.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office products and ESRI products.
• Teamwork, critical thinking, analytical, business acumen, and entrepreneurial skills.
• Strong commitment to stewardship and ESG principles; knowledge of SFI, FSC, and BMP programs.

Responsibilities

• Timber sales and harvesting — develop and execute annual timber sales budget, budgeting and planning, harvest delineation, contract administration, fiber sourcing, utilization and merchandising, contractor supervision, BMP implementation and timber security.
• Silviculture operations — develop and execute silviculture prescriptions related to site preparation, planting, pre-commercial thinning, commercial thinning, mid-rotation investments, and insect, disease, and pest control.
• Non-timber revenue — assist with recreational lease program, evaluate land sale candidates, solar leases, conservation easements/opportunities, and other non-timber revenue opportunities.
• Other timberland management activities — assist with annual property tax preparation and manage infrastructure and property line maintenance programs.
• Data management — maintain spatial, stand attribute, and forest inventory data for the area.
• ESG — participate in RMS safety program and foster relationships with landowners, communities, agencies, and stakeholders.

Skills

Timber management

Silviculture

Data analysis

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor of Science in Forestry

Tools

ESRI GIS

Microsoft Office

Job description

Overview

The successful candidate will assist with planning, coordinating, and executing timberland management activities across approximately 260,000 acres of combined pine plantation and natural forest acres located in South Carolina. The position works closely with other team members within the Atlantic Region to drive investor returns while maintaining safe and sustainable forestry practices.

Overview

The successful candidate will assist with planning, coordinating, and executing timberland management activities across approximately 260,000 acres of combined pine plantation and natural forest acres located in South Carolina. The position works closely with other team members within the Atlantic Region to drive investor returns while maintaining safe and sustainable forestry practices.

Responsibilities

Activities include, but are not limited to:

• Timber sales and harvesting -- Develop and execute annual timber sales budget, including budgeting and planning, harvest delineation, contract administration, fiber sourcing, utilization and merchandising, contractor supervision, implementation and monitoring of Best Management Practices (BMP), and timber security.
• Silviculture operations -- Develop and execute silviculture prescriptions related to site preparation, planting, pre-commercial thinning, commercial thinning, mid-rotation investments, and insect, disease, and pest control.
• Non-timber revenue – Assist with the recreational lease program for the assigned area, evaluate retail land sale candidates, solar leases, conservation easements/opportunities, and other potential non-timber revenue opportunities, as needed.
• Other timberland management activities – Assist with annual property tax preparation and manage the assigned area’s infrastructure and property line maintenance programs.
• Data management activities – Maintain spatial, stand attribute, and forest inventory data for the assigned area.
• Additional activities -- Participation in timberland acquisition evaluations, investor meetings, field tours, RMS and region-based tactical and strategic initiatives, and other duties, as needed.
• Environmental, social, and governance (ESG) -- Active participation and compliance with the RMS safety program, demonstrating the commitment to stewardship and sustainability and the ability to foster positive relationships with adjacent landowners, communities, trade associations, state and federal agencies, and other industry stakeholders.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in Forestry or a closely related field required.
• 0-5 years of relevant industry experience
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office products and ESRI products
• Teamwork, critical thinking, analytical, business acumen, and entrepreneurial skills
• Strong commitment to stewardship and ESG principles; knowledge of Sustainable Forestry Initiatives (SFI), Forest Stewardship Council (FSC), and Best Management Practice programs.