Forest Technician

Forest Resource Consultants, Inc. is seeking to fill a Forest Technician position located in the Quitman, Mississippi area. The following information describes our requirements and job responsibilities.

Interested and qualified parties should send resumes no later than March 15th, 2025.

Position Title: Forest Technician

Reports To: Account Manager

Job Description: To provide support to the FRC organization in pursuit of continuously improving the quality and productivity of services provided to clients. Basic responsibility includes assisting area manager, foresters, harvesting supervisors, and appraisers in the completion of tasks focused on satisfying various client objectives.

Requirements:

• Associate Degree or higher in Forestry
• Experience preferred, but not required
• Exhibits good interpersonal skills
• Self‐motivated
• Ability and willingness to travel
• Proficient in basic Windows software, i.e. Excel, Word, Access
• Employee must provide reliable 4 wheel drive transportation as well as automobile insurance. Company pays for business use on a per mile basis.

Job Responsibilities:

• Conducts timer inventories
• Marks sale boundaries, SMZ's, etc., as required
• Supervises contract operations to ensure compliance of the terms of the contract
• Checks on progress of scheduled forest management activities, ensuring compliance with BMP's, governmental regulations and company policies
• Completes timber sale inspections
• Collects GPS field data as required
• Assists in timely completion of special projects
• Presents positive image of FRC at all times
• Travel to Mobile Area Office to assist with field work as needed.

Key Competencies:

• Must be proficient in technical forestry skills
• Motivated to plan and accomplish work with a minimum degree of supervision
• Exhibits strong work ethic and pride in work quality
• Ability to work efficiently with a variety of people and personalities
• Basic understanding of the business in terms of services provided and profitability

Salary will be commensurate with skills and experience. Competitive benefits package includes health care, life and disability insurance, 401(k) plan, optional dental insurance, vacation, and holidays.

FURNISH:

Send resume and professional references to the following address for consideration:

Tim Gahl
Forest Resource Consultants, Inc. 3228 University Avenue, Suite 101
Columbus, GA 31907

Or email to: tim.gahl@frcemail.com

Forest Resource Consultants, Inc. is a large regional southeastern consulting firm with an excellent reputation and diverse client base, maintaining a highly ethical work standard and professional top‐ quality staff.

Forest Resource Consultants, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, gender, national origin, religion, disability, age, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal or state law. Forest Resource Consultants, Inc. is an E‐ Verify company.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Education:

• Associate (Required)

Willingness to travel:

• 25% (Preferred)

Work Location: In person