Quantitative Biometrician Forester - Remote

Overview

The Quantitative Biometrician Forester is responsible for applying statistical and mathematical models to analyze forest carbon data, evaluate emissions from sustainable forest management practices, and contribute to validation and verification audits of carbon offset and removal projects.

In Short

• Evaluate and implement forest growth & yield models – specifically FVS
• Assist with/conduct validations and verifications of forest carbon projects
• Assess, develop, implement and analyze timber cruises to verify forest carbon projects and data management
• Provide assistance and training in applied biometrics, forest modeling and statistics to forestry validation and verification staff
• Quantify various attributes from forest inventory data related to carbon, including statistical metrics
• Establish biomass and carbon stocking levels, and calculate biological sequestration, from forest inventory data collected, using a wide range of methods
• Evaluation of short- and long-term forest management and planting/reforestation plans
• Monitor contract compliance and results of forest management activities to assure adherence to government regulations and/or carbon market requirements
• Determine optimal timber harvesting methods yielding minimum waste and environmental damage
• Assess projects for conservation of wildlife habitats and soil and water quality

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Forestry or statistics with coursework in forest biometrics and statistics
• At least two years of experience in forest biomass or carbon inventories
• Prior auditing experience
• Master’s degree in statistics or forest biometrics preferred
• Strong knowledge of forest biometrics, statistics, growth and yield models
• Experience with remote sensing technologies (i.e. ArcMap)
• Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment
• Strong knowledge in forest inventory applications

Benefits

• Medical, dental and vision insurance, life insurance
• Competitive pay, 401(k) with company match
• Paid-time off (vacation, sick, holidays)
• Online training courses and tuition reimbursement