Strike Force Forestry Crew Leader - Tupper Lake, NY

Description

Are you ready to begin or advance your career with a nationwide leader in forest management and timberland marketing? Then, we want to talk to you.

As a provider of forest inventory services across the northeastern US, LandVest has an opportunity for an energetic and organized natural resources professional looking for an entry-level management position in a leading-edge organization. The position of Strike Force Crew Leader requires a crew leader with 1-2 years of experience who understands the importance of planning and executing out-of-town projects. He or she will work closely with our Forest Inventory Manager to plan and implement a broad range of forest management, inventory, and consulting projects. The location of the position is Tupper Lake, NY or surrounding area. Other locations in New York or New England will be considered. 

The Strike Force Crew Leader will be part of the Strike Force Team. The team is comprised of foresters that are strategically located throughout the Northeast. Each member works locally with one of LandVest’s 10 regional offices conducting harvest layout, marking timber sales, local inventory projects, boundary line maintenance, and other forestry related tasks. The team travels together to a project location approximately 8-10 days per month. 

Responsibilities & Duties:

• Supervise Strike Force team with guidance from the Forest Inventory Manager on out-of-town forest management, inventory, and consulting projects with a focus on inventory projects across the Northeast.
• The crew leader will work alongside other Strike Force members to execute the assigned project.
• Inventory: Overstory and understory data collection using a variety of inventory methods including point sample, fixed radius and carbon inventory protocols. Use of field data recorders and mobile GIS solutions.
• Timber Marking: Implementation of silvicultural prescriptions through marking & sale layout.
• Other Field Duties: Boundary line maintenance and GPS data collection.

Requirements

• At a minimum, an associate’s degree in forestry, natural resources, environmental science, or related field.
• Preferred one or more years of work experience with similar duties. Carbon cruising and people management experience are a plus.
• Passion for the outdoors.
• Strong work ethic, dedication and commitment to excellence.
• Open mind and readiness to learn from experienced foresters.
• Willingness to work alone outdoors in all weather conditions and difficult terrain.
• Willingness to travel across the Mid-Atlantic, Northeast and occasionally elsewhere on short notice.
• Patience and attention to detail are essential to this position.
• Experience and thoughtfulness in leadership and supervisory role.
• Ability to solve problems.

Desired: All the skills below will be critical to be successful in this position.  LandVest is willing to train the right individual.  

• Knowledge of forest mensuration and comfort with the tools of forest inventory and the underlying concepts, including angle gauges, clinometer, digital hypsometer and other current technologies.
• Confidence in basic skills needed for forest inventory, such as tree and plant identification and navigation both with compass and GPS.
• Become an expert timber cruiser with the ability to assist the Forest Inventory Manager as a check cruiser.

LandVest will provide:

• Competitive salary, paid time off, travel bonus & incentives.
• Company-issued truck with personal use options.
• 401k Retirement Plan.
• Healthcare, dental, vision, life insurance and disability plans.
• A stable organization celebrating over 55 years in business.
• A positive work environment.
• Training, the opportunity to build upon your education and hone your forestry skills.
• All tools, equipment, materials and travel expenses reimbursement.
• Continuing education.
• Advancement opportunities.

Application Procedure:

• Respond with a letter of interest and resume through the link.

For information on careers with LandVest Forest Resource Division, please visit our website at: https://careers.landvest.com/forestry

LandVest, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.