Operations Forester - Ridgway, PA

About the role

LandVest is looking for an energetic and dedicated individual for an Operations Forester position for its growing business in its Ridgway, Pennsylvania Office. The position will be a mix of field (80%) and office (20%) work for various clients focusing on meeting their objectives. The position will report to the Pennsylvania Regional Forester.

Responsibilities

• Timber Sale Administration: develop and implement silvicultural prescriptions, complete sale preparation documents, complete sales layout, ensure easement compliance, create contracts, inspect active timber sales.
• Green Certification: ensure compliance with LandVest green certification policies and procedures.
• Inventory: participate in and help manage inventory projects, including carbon project inventory as assigned.
• Other Field Duties: reconnaissance of potential harvest units, field easement compliance, hunting license compliance, road layout, boundary line maintenance, GPS data collection, invasive species control.
• Office: maintain LandVest and client records, update maps, input data into client monthly reports, other client reporting, prepare timber sale paperwork.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in forestry or related field from an SAF accredited program.
• Associate’s degree with additional experience will be considered.
• Strong computer skills (Excel and Word) and other technical abilities.
• Three to five years of work experience with similar duties.
• Passion for the forestry profession.
• Strong work ethic and dedication.
• Attention to detail and excellence.
• Open mind and readiness to learn from experienced foresters.
• Desire to work in all weather conditions in remote areas, often alone.
• Initiative and ability to plan your own day‑to‑day schedule and work with minimal daily oversight.

Benefits

• Company truck with a plan that allows personal use.
• Stable organization with over 55 years in business.
• Positive and collaborative work environment.
• Training opportunities to build upon your education and hone forestry skills.
• Mentoring to advance forestry skills and career within LandVest.
• Competitive salary, paid time off, benefits & incentives.
• Salary negotiable depending on experience and qualifications.
• Expense reimbursement.
• Advancement opportunities.

Pay

$50k - $60k