Project Forester - Remote

Overview

The Project Forester will develop forest carbon offset projects and conservation markets, including validation and verification of agricultural, forestry, and other land use projects.

In Short

• Assist with and conduct desktop and field validations and verifications of forest carbon offset projects.
• Assess, develop, implement and analyze forest inventories to verify forest carbon offset projects and data management.
• Quantify various attributes from forest inventory data, including statistical metrics.
• Establish biomass and carbon stocking levels, and calculate biological sequestration from forest inventory data.
• Develop short- and long-term forest management and planting/reforestation plans.
• Monitor contract compliance and results of forest management activities.
• Determine optimal timber harvesting methods.
• Assess deforested lands for proper reclamation.
• Implement projects for conservation of wildlife habitats.
• Map various forest attributes and conduct geospatial analysis.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in forestry or forest management.
• Experience developing and implementing timber cruises.
• Experience with programming and development of forest growth & yield models.
• Ability to manage and coordinate multiple projects.
• Working knowledge of forest management and inventory design.
• Thorough knowledge of environmental laws and regulations.
• Knowledge of forestry practices and GHG reductions programs.
• Intermediate computer skills in Microsoft Office.
• Frequent travel required (34%-66%).

Benefits

• Medical, dental and vision insurance.
• Competitive pay ($72,000-$100,000/yr).
• Annual bonus opportunity.
• Matching 401(k) with immediate vesting.
• Online training courses and education assistance.
• Paid-time off for work-life balance.
• Employee engagement and recognition programs.