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Senior Forester - Landowner Assistance

Drax Group
Houston, TX Full Time
POSTED ON 3/4/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/4/2025

About the Role : :

Elimini is actively building alandowner assistance program to provide technical and educational assistance tofamily forest landowners. The aim of theprogram is to promote and support forest management practices that enhanceforest health, conservation of natural resources, and sustainable wood productsproduction.

Along with the Landowner OutreachProgram Manager, the Senior Landowner Assistance Forester will be responsiblefor co-creation of the landowner assistance program, leading the development oftechnical forest management materials and the forest planning systems requiredto support the program. The SeniorForester Landowner Assistance Forester will also engage with externalstakeholder groups and private landowners to both promote the program and directlydeliver on-the ground forestry assistance. The role will act as a liaison between state and federal naturalresource agencies, professional natural resource service providers, loggers / woodsuppliers, and Elimini’s own fiber procurement team.

As part of the SustainabilityTeam, the Senior Forester will be responsible for :

Program development :

  • Leading development of technical materials and forest management resources
  • Advising on the development of data systems necessary to support the program
  • Assisting the Landowner Outreach Program Manager in program promotion and community awareness
  • Designing and leading landowner education workshops and events
  • Liaising with local forestry and wildlife service providers in project sourcing area (federal, state, and private)
  • Leading pilots projects to test and refine engagement techniques and forestry support systems prior to Elimini start-up

Programdeployment :

  • Owning the relationship with participating family landowners
  • Delivering on-the-ground forest management and conservation recommendations
  • Developing management plans
  • Connecting landowners with local forestry and wildlife service providers in project sourcing area
  • Developing harvesting plans and coordinating with fiber procurement to identify suitable logger
  • Monitoring harvest progress and assuring Elimini’s sustainability requirements are fulfilled
  • Providing post-harvest advice
  • Who we’re looking for :

  • Masters level degree in forestry or related field desirable, degree plus suitable experience acceptable
  • Significant applied experience ( 7-10 yr minimum)
  • Experience in southern forest management, including but not limited to knowledge of silviculture, forest roads, forest harvesting, and elements of wildlife management
  • Experience working with non-corporate landowners desirable
  • Strong interpersonal communication skills and interest in broader sustainable management including wildlife and recreation
  • Strong verbal and written skills
  • GIS and mapping experience a plus
  • Experience with fiber procurement a plus
  • Self-driven with ability to adapt to working within a team or lone working environment with minimal supervision
  • Commitment to work safely and consistently demonstrate safe behaviours & attitude
  • Demonstrates interpersonal skills that enhance the team approach to work and problem solving
  • What’s itlike to work at Drax?

  • A competitive salary, with opportunities to grow your experience and build an exciting career.
  • A supportive team environment where you will continuously learn and grow.
  • Great health and dental benefits starting from day one at Drax!
  • A 401K matching plan to support your personal and family goals (also starting from day one at Drax!).
  • A company bonus plan which rewards overall Drax performance, safety, and scorecard achievement.
  • We’re committed to making a tangible impact onthe climate challenge we all face. Drax is where your individual purpose canwork alongside your career drive. We work as part of a team that shares apassion for doing what’s right for the future. With Drax you can shape yourcareer and a future for generations to come.

    Together, we make it happen.

    At Drax, we’re committed to fostering anenvironment where everyone feels valued and respected, regardless of theirrole. To make this a reality, we actively work to better represent thecommunities we operate in, foster inclusion, and establish fair processes.Through these actions, we build the trust needed for all colleagues at Drax tocontribute their perspectives and talents, no matter their background. Find outmore about our approach here.

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