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Forester (Ecotrust Forest Management, Inc.)
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Ecotrust is dedicated to promoting sustainability for the rain forests of the northwest United States, Canada and Alaska. Ecotrust's programs and approach are based on the premise that economic, ecological, and social equity systems are mutually interdependent: the triple bottom line. Founded in 1991 and based in Portland, Oregon, Ecotrust works in five programmatic areas: Fisheries, Forestry, Native Programs, Food & Farms and Knowledge Systems.
Ecotrust is a casual, team-oriented workplace located in Portland's historic Pearl District. Compensation commensurate with experience.
Ecotrust is an equal-opportunity employer and seeks to promote diversity through its hiring decisions.
Title: Forester
Reports to: CEO, Ecotrust Forest Management, Inc.
Position Summary:
Develop, implement and monitor forest management plans and operations for both timber and ecosystem service production.
Roles and Responsibilities:
- Forest Management
- Develop and oversee the company's forest management strategy, planning and operations.
- Develop and implement forestry activities on EFM-managed properties: preparing and securing approval of harvest plans; marking timber and overseeing harvest operations; selecting and directing contractors for road maintenance, biological surveys, road assessments and upgrades, aquatic restoration projects, property security, and restoration and reforestation treatments; and ensuring compliance with state and federal regulations and EFM policies.
- Develop and implement property level plans, including road maintenance, insect and fire suppression, long-term conservation planning and monitoring, and development of good relationships with local communities and tribes.
- Manage foresters, forest consultants, field staff and contractors for contract compliance.
- Manage all forest product sales.
- Manage general activities and monitoring necessary for asset protection.
- Manage forest inventory and growth and yield modeling, and oversee the quarterly forest asset valuations, as well as FSC certification and verification audits of forest management and carbon, and ensure that staff and contractors are familiar with FSC and the Management plan for the property.
- Achieve annual and long-term goals related to timber harvests, ecosystem services, and property management.
- Acquisitions
- Working with the CEO, play a key role in sourcing, structuring, evaluating and negotiating potential acquisitions.
- General Management
- Prepare annual budgets for EFM-managed properties.
- Work closely with the CEO and Managing Director of Capital Resources in pitching the company to potential investors, and conducting forest tours for existing and potential investors.
- Maintain a high level of integrity in all activities.
Qualifications/Basic Job Requirements:
It is required that the candidate have (at a minimum):
- Ten years in the natural resource management fields.
- Bachelors degree in forest management or related field.
- Extensive experience with timber harvest preparation, permit process, harvest administration and supervision, timber marking, erosion control plans, and road construction and maintenance in Washington and Oregon.
- Familiarity with Forest Stewardship Council Principles and Criteria (experience managing FSC certified forests a plus).
- Leadership experience with log sales and logging service agreement programs.
- Experience with uneven-aged silviculture and watershed restoration issues and techniques.
- Ability to interact well with diverse stakeholders, including public agencies, conservation groups and members of the local community.
- Demonstrated initiative and commitment to conservation.
- Good writing and organization skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Physical/Mental Requirements:
This position requires the ability to safely travel to and work in variable weather conditions, at remote locations, and on difficult and hazardous terrain. Applicant must possess experience with forestry fieldwork (identifying harvest units; classifying water courses; identifying unstable areas; identifying archeological and historical sites, marking trees for harvest and retention, and establishing road and landing layouts); understanding of silvicultural regimes; simple statistical sampling and survey design; ability to identify a variety of plant and animal species; simple surveying and road engineering layout skills; proficiency with MS Word and Excel; familiarity with GIS and forest inventory systems.
This is a full-time, salaried position with an excellent benefits package, including retirement plan match, medical, dental and vision, and four weeks vacation.
Application materials are due no later than close of business, Sunday, May 31st.
To apply, please submit a cover letter, resume, standard Ecotrust employment application, and references to:
Amanda Peden (
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Manager, Office Operations
Ecotrust Forest Management, Inc.
721 NW 9th Avenue, Suite 200
Portland, OR 97209
No phone calls please.
