Strike Force Forester

About the role

LandVest is seeking an energetic and dedicated professional for its Strike Force team. This is a full‑time position. Strike Force foresters play a vital role providing forest inventory, timber marking, harvest layout, and boundary maintenance services across the Northeast, Mid-Atlantic and elsewhere in the United States. The team travels together to a project location approximately 8-10 days per month. When not on an out-of-town project, the role assists the Biometrician with data management, data quality control and analytics and the regional manager with field work. This position involves a mix of 60-70% field work and 30-40% office work. LandVest is committed to training and mentorship so foresters will quickly become well versed in several aspects of forest management and inventory.

Responsibilities

• Inventory: Overstory and understory data collection using a variety of inventory methods including point sample, fixed radius and carbon inventory protocols. Use of field data recorders and mobile GIS solutions.
• Timber Marking: Implementation of silvicultural prescriptions through marking & sale layout
• Other Field Duties: Boundary line maintenance and GPS data collection.
• Data Management: Review incoming data, verify quality and accuracy and reformat as needed.

Requirements

• Preferred Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Forestry or similar from an SAF accredited program.
• Preferred one or more years of work experience with similar duties.
• Carbon cruising experience is a plus.
• Strong data management skills – Excel, Access, R, Python.
• Strong work ethic, dedication and commitment to excellence.
• Willingness to travel predominantly across the Northeast and occasionally Pennsylvania or elsewhere on short notice.
• Passion for the forestry profession.
• Open mind and readiness to learn from experienced foresters.
• Willingness to work alone outdoors in all weather conditions and difficult terrain.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Paid time off
• Travel bonus & incentives
• Company-issued truck with personal use options
• Healthcare, dental, vision, life insurance and disability plans
• 401k Retirement Plan with company match
• A stable organization celebrating over 55 years in business
• A positive work environment
• Training, the opportunity to build upon your education and hone your forestry skills
• All tools, equipment, materials and travel expenses reimbursement
• Continuing education
• Advancement opportunities

Pay

$52,500 - $54,500

Schedule

Travel to project locations approximately 8-10 days per month; when not on out‑of‑town projects, work includes data management and field support. The role entails roughly 60‑70% field work and 30‑40% office work.