State Lands Forester – Public Forest Management

Georgia Forestry Commission; Athens (GA); Presencial; USD 48.000 - 62.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

The Georgia Forestry Commission is seeking qualified professionals to manage State Lands properties, coordinate timber sales, and supervise forest management activities on public lands. You will work with federal and state partners to meet management objectives, perform field measurements, and ensure timber sale integrity.

Roles involve writing plans, conducting inventories, overseeing reforestation, and using GPS/ArcGIS for mapping.

Formación

• Entry requirements include an associate degree in forestry, forest resources, or related field with three years of forestry experience.
• For Forester roles, a SAF‑accredited bachelor's degree is required; knowledge of timber markets and forest ecology is expected.
• Experience with GIS tools, navigation, and field data collection is desirable.

Responsabilidades

• Prepare timber harvest plans and conduct GEPA reviews.
• Conduct timber cruises, mark SMZ lines, and manage timber sale processes.
• Coordinate reseeding, prescribed burns, and road/stream crossing projects.
• Operate UAVs for property assessment and assist law enforcement with timber theft investigations.

Conocimientos

Timber markets knowledge

GPS/ArcGIS

Data collection

Forest management

Inspections

Educación

Associate's degree in forestry or related field

Bachelor's degree in forestry or related field

Herramientas

Word

Excel

ArcGIS

GPS tools

Descripción del empleo

The Georgia Forestry Commission is seeking qualified professionals to manage State Lands properties, coordinate timber sales, and supervise forest management activities on public lands. You will work with federal and state partners to meet management objectives, perform field measurements, and ensure timber sale integrity.

Roles involve writing plans, conducting inventories, overseeing reforestation, and using GPS/ArcGIS for mapping.