Forester
Trout Mountain Forestry is a consulting forestry firm specializing in long-term, conservation-based forest management. Our clients include family forest owners, municipal watersheds, land trusts, and youth camps located throughout western Oregon and Southwest Washington. We maintain offices in Portland and Corvallis for our five Foresters and one Office Manager.
We are seeking an entry-level Forester to assist in a range of tasks related to harvest management, inventory and mapping, and reforestation and restoration activities on client lands. The primary role of this position will be supporting staff foresters and senior foresters in implementing and accomplishing tasks related to client services.
This position will be based out of our Corvallis office. Most field work will be located in the south Willamette Valley area– primarily Benton, Lincoln, Lane, Linn and Douglas Counties, within a 2-hour drive of Corvallis.
TMF maintains the highest standards of client service and professional ethics and we pride ourselves on taking on challenging and complex projects. We are creative, outside-the-box thinkers committed to helping landowners realize the benefits of a long-term, conservation-based approach to forest management. The consulting forestry environment is dynamic, often requiring the forester to manage multiple projects and a range of tasks across several client properties. This work requires good organization, the ability to adapt to varying work environments, and excellent communications. We foster an exceptional work culture through our strong commitment to collective success and personal job satisfaction. We are seeking to hire someone who is open-minded and pragmatic with the potential to be a successful consulting forester and long-term member of our team.
Tasks and responsibilities include:
- Harvest unit layout, including tree marking, and buffer and boundary flagging
- Assist in road monitoring and maintenance
- Assist in supervision of contract crews (chainsaw/tree planting/herbicide applications)
- Timber cruising
- Field data collection and basic mapping
- Herbicide application for targeted weed control and small-scale release treatments
- Communications with Oregon Department of Forestry
- Contributing to development of forest management plans
- Other tasks related to forest management as required
Candidates must possess the following qualifications:
- Undergraduate degree in Forestry or closely related field
- Experience around timber harvesting or a strong desire to learn
- Commitment to innovative forest management
- Strong work ethic and good attitude
- Enjoy physically challenging work
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Knowledge of Oregon forest types and tree species
- Ability to problem-solve and work independently
In addition, these qualifications are preferred:
- 2 -5 years of field forestry experience
- Experience in a consulting forestry environment
- Desire to build a career as a consulting forester as part of our team
- Familiarity with ArcPro software and field data collection using handheld devices
- Basic chainsaw training/experience
- Willingness to become an Oregon Licensed Pesticide Applicator
Frequent or daily driving to client lands including travel on gravel or dirt logging roads will be required. The candidate will be required to provide their own vehicle initially with mileage reimbursed by the company; a company truck will be provided after a trial period. The position will require the ability to work in variable weather conditions, independently, at remote locations, and on difficult and potentially hazardous terrain.
Salary
Salary depends on experience. Benefits include paid holidays and vacation, employer contributions to a SIMPLE IRA retirement plan, and annual bonuses based on personal and company performance.
To apply, please send a cover letter explaining your interest in this position, your résumé, and a list of three references to: [email protected]
Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.
