What are the responsibilities and job description for the Forester position at Fountains Land?
Location
Sandpoint, Idaho
Residence
Sandpoint, Idaho
Overview
Inland Forest Management Inc., an F&W Forestry company, is currently accepting resumes for a full-time permanent Forester position in the Inland Northwest area.
Responsibilities
- Private forest landowner assistance
- Forest management plan preparation
- Timber sale layout and administration
- Tree planting layout and supervision
- Assessing private forestland for forest health and wildfire risk
- Forest inventory
- Prescribed burning and wildfire suppression
- Occasional away-from-home travel required
Requirements
- Ability to navigate using cell phone or mapping applications
- Experience using a chainsaw and road clearing
- A background working mechanically on vehicles
- Supervision of personnel experience
- Basic knowledge of Microsoft software programs
- Bachelor of Science in Natural Resources from an accredited school
- Six months of field forestry experience
- Knowledgeable about Inland Northwest silviculture
- Strong oral and written communication skills
- Wildland fire fighter experience desirable, but not required
- Forest inventory skills desirable, but not required
- High level of physical fitness
Essential Functions
- Includes the ability to traverse distances over one mile on uneven terrain.
- Work in outdoor forested areas for extended periods in a variety of environmental conditions.
- Occasionally carry 5 to 10 pounds of equipment over longer distances for extended periods of time.
- Must be able to work independently during a work week and complete tasks in a timely manner.
- Must have an insurable driving record.
Compensation
- Competitive with industry standards based on experience.
- Benefits package.