District Manager (2 Openings)

About the role

The successful candidate will plan, coordinate, and execute timberland management activities for a district of 50,000–65,000 acres of combined pine plantation and natural forest in Arkansas or Texas. The position works closely with team members in Arkansas, Texas, and Birmingham, AL to drive investor returns while maintaining safe, productive, and sustainable forestry practices.

Responsibilities

• Timber sales and harvesting – Develop and execute annual timber sales plan, including budgeting, harvest delineation, contract administration, fiber sourcing, utilization and merchandizing, contractor supervision, implementation and monitoring of Best Management Practices (BMP), and timber security.
• Silviculture operations – Develop and execute silviculture prescriptions for site preparation, planting, pre-commercial thinning, commercial thinning, mid-rotation investments, and insect, disease, and pest control.
• Non-timber revenue – Manage recreational lease program, evaluate retail land sale candidates, solar leases, conservation easements, and other non-timber revenue opportunities.
• Data management – Maintain spatial, stand attribute, and forest inventory data for the assigned district.
• Other timberland management – Assist with annual property tax preparation and manage infrastructure and property line maintenance programs.
• Networking – Develop and maintain professional, productive, and respectful relationships with colleagues, service providers, and industry personnel to generate positive outcomes and improve performance.
• Additional activities – Participate in timberland acquisition evaluations, investor meetings, field tours, RMS and region-based tactical and strategic initiatives, and other duties as needed.
• Environmental, social, and governance (ESG) – Comply with the RMS safety program; drive compliance with stewardship, sustainability, and BMP programs; foster productive relationships with adjacent landowners, communities, trade associations, state and federal agencies, and other industry stakeholders.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in Forestry or closely related field.
• Four years of relevant industry experience.
• Demonstrated knowledge of current silviculture science and practices, harvesting practices, soil science, and infrastructure management.
• Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Proven negotiation and networking skills with a history of developing and maintaining professional, productive, and respectful relationships.
• Strong problem resolution, critical thinking, analytical, business acumen, and entrepreneurial skills.
• Demonstrated planning, time management, and organizational skills.
• Ability to maintain appropriate balance between leadership, independence, and collaboration.
• Strong technical aptitude and proficiency with Microsoft Office, ESRI, and iPad applications.
• Strong commitment to stewardship and ESG principles; specific knowledge and experience with Sustainable Forestry Initiative (SFI), Forest Stewardship Council (FSC), and Best Management Practice programs.