Strike Force Forester

LandVest, Inc.; Concord (NH); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Company truck

Health insurance

401k Retirement Plan

Training & advancement opportunities

Job summary

LandVest, Inc. is seeking an energetic Strike Force forester to travel to forests across the Northeast, Mid-Atlantic and beyond, providing forest inventory, timber marking, harvest layout and boundary maintenance services.

The team travels 8-10 days per month; duties blend field data collection with data management, quality control and analytics, plus mentorship and training in forest management. This is a hands-on role that builds forestry skills in a supportive, experienced environment.

Qualifications

• Preferred Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Forestry or SAF accredited program.
• Experience with field data collection and data management.
• Strong data management skills with Excel, Access, R, Python.

Responsibilities

• Inventory: collect overstory and understory data using point sample, fixed radius and carbon protocols.
• Timber marking: implement silvicultural prescriptions through marking and sale layout.
• Boundary work: maintenance and GPS data collection.
• Data management: review data for quality and reformat as needed.

Skills

Data management

Excel

Access

R

Python

Travel willingness

Forestry knowledge

Education

Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Forestry or SAF accredited program

Tools

GPS

Field data recorders

Mobile GIS

Job description

LandVest is seeking an energetic and dedicated professional for its Strike Force team. While we might not repel out of helicopters, LandVest's Strike Force lands in some exciting locations. Do you have a desire to travel and work in forests throughout the US? Strike Force foresters play a vital role to LandVest's clients providing forest inventory, timber marking, harvest layout, and boundary maintenance services across the Northeast, Mid-Atlantic and elsewhere in the United States.

The Strike Force is a team of foresters that are strategically located throughout the Northeast. Each member works locally with one of LandVest's regional offices. The team travels together to a project location approximately 8-10 days per month. While not on an out-of-town project, this person will assist our Biometrician in data management, data quality control and analytics and our regional manager with field work. This will be a mix of 60-70% field work and 30-40% office work. LandVest is committed to training and mentorship so our foresters will quickly become well versed in several aspects of forest management and inventory.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Inventory: Overstory and understory data collection using a variety of inventory methods including point sample, fixed radius and carbon inventory protocols. Use of field data recorders and mobile GIS solutions.
• Timber Marking: Implementation of silvicultural prescriptions through marking & sale layout
• Other Field Duties: Boundary line maintenance and GPS data collection.
• Data Management: Review incoming data, verify quality and accuracy and reformat as needed.

Requirements

• Preferred Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Forestry or similar from an SAF accredited program.
• Preferred one or more years of work experience with similar duties. Carbon cruising experience is a plus.
• Strong data management skills - Excel, Access, R, Python.
• Strong work ethic, dedication and commitment to excellence.
• Willingness to travel predominantly across the Northeast and occasionally Pennsylvania or elsewhere on short notice.
• Passion for the forestry profession.
• Open mind and readiness to learn from experienced foresters.
• Willingness to work alone outdoors in all weather conditions and difficult terrain.

LandVest will provide:

• Competitive salary, paid time off, travel bonus & incentives.
• Company-issued truck with personal use options.
• Healthcare, dental, vision, life insurance and disability plans.
• 401k Retirement Plan with company match.
• A stable organization celebrating over 55 years in business.
• A positive work environment.
• Training, the opportunity to build upon your education and hone your forestry skills.
• All tools, equipment, materials and travel expenses reimbursement.
• Continuing education.
• Advancement opportunities.

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.