Resource Forester

TIAA; Oregon; On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Nuveen in Oregon seeks a Forest Operations Specialist to support silviculture, inventory, and GIS-driven planning within Tree Farm operations. You will work with ArcGIS, drone data, and contractors to deliver accurate field data, manage budgets, and ensure compliance with forest regulations.

This role offers hands-on fieldwork, cross-team collaboration, and opportunities to advance environmental stewardship and financial objectives.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2+ years of forest management or related field experience.
• Bachelor's degree in forest discipline preferred.
• Experience with GIS data management and field data collection.

Responsibilities

• Support silviculture planning and implementation, including reforestation.
• Assist with forest inventory, stand measurements, plot work, and field inspections.
• Maintain GIS data for stand boundaries, roads, streams, inventory depletions, and other layers.
• Support drone operations and remote-sensing workflows.
• Coordinate contractor qualification, bid analysis, and contract compliance.
• Ensure required notifications, permits, licenses, and easements are in place before fieldwork.

Skills

Organization & Planning

Communication

Forecasting

Budgeting

Independent work

Education

Bachelor of Science in forest management / forest engineering / forest operations management

Tools

ArcGIS Pro

ArcGIS Field Maps

ArcGIS Online/Enterprise

Geodatabases

Aerial imagery

Remote sensing

UAS/Drone operations

FAA Part 107 certification

Job description

Support and help coordinate silviculture, forest inventory, GIS, and related resource activities for Tree Farm operations. Perform the work in a manner that advances client objectives for financial returns, capital preservation, regulatory compliance, operational efficiency, and environmental stewardship.

Key Responsibilities and Duties

• Support silviculture planning and implementation, including reforestation and nursery coordination, density management, vegetation and damage control, forest health, regeneration surveys, and precommercial thinning surveys.
• Assist with forest inventory, stand measurements, plot work, field inspections, and other forestry data-collection activities.
• Maintain and quality-check GIS and forestry data for stand boundaries, roads, streams, harvest units, inventory depletions, and other operational layers using ArcGIS Pro, Field Maps, and related systems.
• Build and maintain Field Maps projects and offline maps for forestry staff and contractors.
• Support drone operations, imagery collection, remote-sensing workflows, and emerging technologies such as drone-derived tree counts and heights, automated change detection, and Geo AI applications.
• Participate in procuring and administering third-party forestry and engineering services, including contractor qualification, bid analysis, negotiations, contract execution, and compliance monitoring.
• Confirm required notifications, permits, licenses, and easements are in place before fieldwork begins.
• Maintain compliance with applicable laws, licensing standards, forest-practice requirements, SFI standards, and best management practices.
• Maintain effective working relationships with contractors, regulators, partner organizations, and the public.
• Communicate environmental and financial risks promptly, respond to information requests, and support delivery of services that meet client commitments.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Educational Requirements

• University (Degree) Preferred

Work Experience

• 2+ Years Required; 3+ Years Preferred

Physical Requirements

• Physical Requirements: Medium Work

Career Level

6IC

Required Qualifications

• Minimum of 2+ years of forest management, timberland management, forest engineering or forest operations management experience in a work, academic and/or internship setting.

Preferred Qualifications

• 3 - 5 years of forest Management, forest engineering, timberland management, forest operations management or timber industry experience.
• Bachelor of Science degree in forest management, forest engineering or forest operations management.
• Strong organization, prioritization, communication, planning, budgeting, and forecasting skills, with the ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Ability to prepare bid prospectuses and negotiate, administer, and revise contracts.
• Understanding of applicable federal, state, and local requirements, particularly the Oregon Forest Practices Act.
• Oregon Commercial Pesticide Applicator License, or ability to obtain one.
• Experience with ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Field Maps, ArcGIS Online or Enterprise, geodatabases, GIS data management, aerial imagery, and basic remote sensing.
• Drone/UAS experience and FAA Part 107 certification, or willingness to obtain it, are preferred.
• Familiarity with forestry inventory and cruising systems and experience working with contractors or field crews.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Outlook, Excel, and Word.
• Valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record.
• Ability to work outdoors over rough terrain in all weather conditions and lift up to 50 pounds.

Related SkillsBusiness Development, Client Relationship Management, Collaboration, Data Analysis, Financial Modeling, Investment Reporting Oversight, Investments, Market/Industry Dynamics, Natural Capital Investments, Nuveen Products/Services Acumen, Relationship Management, Story Telling

Anticipated Posting End Date

2026-11-28Base Pay Range: $75,000/yr - $105,000/yr

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