Forestry Technician

Overview:
We are seeking a skilled, motivated, and experienced Forestry Technician to join our team. You will play a vital role in managing and preserving hardwood forests and wildlife habitat on both private and public lands. You will be responsible for field-based work which involves implementing various conservation and sustainable forestry practices.

Responsibilities:

• Perform invasive plant species management
• Perform timber stand improvement/thinning operations
• Assist with collecting timber stand inventory data
• Assist with marking timber for harvest and overseeing logging operations
• Track your work progress with GPS
• Work as part of our team to complete contracts/projects
• Assist with general equipment and shop maintenance

Experience/Education:
Must have at minimum, a two-year degree in an environmental/natural resource-related field OR field experience treating invasive plants.

Physical Requirements:

This position is physically demanding and involves walking many miles daily, sometimes over rough/steep terrain, with 20-50 pounds of equipment/gear, in fluctuating outdoor temperatures. Candidate should be aware of the physical nature of the position and be in good physical shape/health.

Wages/Salary:

Commensurate with education and level of experience. You will be asked in an interview what you feel is a fair wage based on your level of experience. Position will likely start as an hourly position and be promoted to a salaried position after 90 days.

Benefits:

• Paid time off/vacation time
• Holiday time off
• Medical/dental/vision insurance offered (Anthem BC/BS) after 90 days
• Annual profit share bonus
• 401(k) after a year of service

Please note: we often work on military bases which require security clearance, therefore candidate must have a clean criminal history/background. We may opt to conduct a background check as part of the candidate selection process.

Please visit our website at www.albertlandmanagement.com to see the complete list of services we provide. You can also apply directly on our website under "employment opportunities".

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $38,000.00 - $56,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 12 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Weekends as needed

Supplemental Pay:

• Bonus opportunities

Application Question(s):

• Do you have a clean criminal record? We work on properties which require federal security clearance.
• Describe your level of experience working outdoors and/or identifying plants.

Education:

• Associate (Required)

Language:

• English (Required)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Campbellsburg, IN 47108 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Campbellsburg, IN 47108: Relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $38,000 - $56,000