Forest Technician Cortland NY

FORECON, Inc.

Forest Technician Cortland NY

Cortland, NY
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Benefits:

    401(k) matching

    Health insurance

    Paid time off

    Training & development

    Our Cortland, NY forestry team seeks a highly-motivated, full-time Forestry Technician to join our progressive, growing field team. The ideal candidate would be located within 40 miles of Cortland, NY. A two-year or four-year degree in Forestry or closely-related field is required; or applicant must have 2+ years of practical field forestry/timber procurement experience.

    Interviewing/ Hiring timeline: Open

    Principal Duties Include:

    Timber inventory (cruising)

    Timber sale preparation (timber marking)

    Forest data collection, including GPS and photographic information

    Other duties related to forest management for our long-term clients

    Principal Requirements include:

    An Associate's (or higher) degree in Forestry, Forest Technology, or Environmental Biology, or 2 years minimum of practical field forestry experience is required.

    Individuals with a B.S. degree in Forest Science/Forest Management, Natural Resources, or Environmental Sciences are strongly encouraged to apply.

    Must be competent in tree species identification, and with forest mensuration techniques, including point sampling, plot sampling, and 100% inventory methods.

    Basic knowledge of common computer/office software.

    Self-motivated and able to work in a fast-paced environment.

    Ability and willingness to work out of town as assigned for 1-2 week time periods.