Job Description
Job Title: Forester
Location: Lincoln, ME
Employment Type: Full-time
Job Summary:
We are seeking a skilled and experienced Forester and support forest land procurement, management planning, timber harvesting, and overall forest operations. This individual will play a key role in ensuring sustainable forest practices, contract compliance, and production efficiency. The ideal candidate will have a strong knowledge of forestry principles, safety practices, and contract management, with the ability to work both independently and as part of a collaborative team.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Promote and maintain a safe working environment in compliance with OSHA regulations.
- Maintain personal and team safety, responding to and supporting safety concerns and initiatives.
- Communicate effectively and professionally with team members, landowners, clients, and stakeholders.
- Support and collaborate with the Operations Manager on all forest operations.
- Lead forest land procurement and develop both long-term and short-term forest management plans.
- Create and maintain Tree Growth plans for company-owned and client woodlands.
- Ensure Tree Growth compliance as per legal requirements.
- Determine optimal cutting and harvesting methods with minimal environmental impact and waste.
- Oversee timber sales and cutting programs to meet production goals.
- Develop and manage NRCS forest practice contracts.
- Prepare and manage documentation, invoicing, and payment follow-ups.
- Negotiate and monitor contracts for harvesting, leasing, and management of forest lands.
- Supervise and support forestry workers and contractors.
- Assist with timber procurement from private landowners and other sources.
- Plan and lay out forest access roads and post boundaries for sales and rights-of-way.
- Monitor and manage stumpage purchases and harvesting operations.
- Ensure all activities comply with environmental laws and regulations.
Education Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree or higher in Forestry or a related field.
Experience and Skills:
- Minimum of 3 years of experience in Forestry or related industry (preferred).
- Strong understanding of forest management theories, practices, and regulations.
- Familiarity with logging systems and operations.
- Proficiency in mapping, GPS, and forestry equipment usage and maintenance.
- Ability to work independently with high ethical standards and professionalism.
- Strong documentation, negotiation, and project management skills.