Forest Technician Cortland NY

Job Description

Job Description

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.