Forestry Technician

Forestry Technician

AMRO Forestry, www.amroforestry.com

 

To Apply: Please send a resume and cover letter, outlining how your education, experience, and skills make you a good candidate. 

Please note your start date availability. 

Do not use AI to generate- this is our opportunity to get to know YOU, not judge your letter writing skills (our company promotes sustainability, not abuse of natural resources). 

Send to Heidi Knobel, heidi@amroforestry.com, 

with subject line: Forestry Technician Position

Project Location:

Primarily in New York State centered around the Whitney Point area.  

This position is for our crew based out of Whitney Point, NY. Employees are required to meet in Whitney Point on a daily basis prior to travel around to our different work sites. 

Position Summary:

AMRO Forestry provides scientific consulting in forest, ecosystem, and wildlife management to private and municipal landowners and governmental agencies. We are seeking a motivated individual to support the company’s activities in forest inventory and management, including installing permanent forest measurement plots, timber cruising, forest/timber stand improvement, street and park tree inventory, invasive species control, and other similar forest management activities. 

In addition, the successful applicant would support several other projects throughout New York State, including forest and ecosystem inventory, timber marking, and a willingness to engage in manual labor (e.g., light hand tool work, tree planting, and herbicide/pesticide application). The successful candidate will work closely with a team, but may work alone for extended periods of time. 

Position Requirements:

• A valid driver’s license with 3 years clean driving record (no accidents or major tickets)
• Ability and willingness to work outdoors in all weather and environmental conditions
• Must be able to lift and move objects up to 40 pounds
• Tree Identification Skills
• Willingness and ability to apply pesticides - a pesticide technician certification in Category 2 or prior experience/apprenticeship is a plus but not a necessity.

• 30 semester college credit hours, including or supplemented by 12 semester credit hours in forestry, natural resources management, or related environmental field

OR

• One year of forestry experience, including forest inventory and timber marking

Duties Description:

The successful candidate will conduct all aspects of forest inventory and measurement, including measuring tree DBH, height, log defect, canopy cover, etc. In addition, the candidate will carry out less intensive plot assessments (e.g., prism plots, 1/10 acre plots), parcel and stand identification and boundary marking. The candidate will select, measure and mark individual trees for harvest using marking guidelines and silvicultural prescriptions, and record specific data for marked trees. Work may involve hand tool work, such as girdling or felling small trees and/or brush, tree planting, and herbicide application. Essential skills include: tree identification, tree diameter and height measurement, log defect assessment, GPS navigation and GIS data manipulation. Experience with chainsaws, brush saws, ATVs and snowmobiles is a plus.

Additional Comments:

This job may involve a flexible work schedule based upon the successful candidate needs, and actual work hours and schedule may vary and will be discussed at interview. There is potential for experience with grant work and company administration should the successful candidate be interested. This position requires meeting up in Whitney Point prior to traveling to job sites.

Compensation:

Compensation will be commensurate with experience, with a competitive rate (starting at $19.75+) and productivity bonuses, and 401(K) contributions (no match required). Health, dental, and vison insurance available, paid time off, and travel allowance will be discussed at interview.

Non-discrimination:

AMRO Forestry is an equal opportunity and veteran-friendly employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, marital status, familial status, age, sexual orientation, status with regard to public assistance, disability, genetic information, veteran status or activity in a local Human Rights Commission or any other characteristic.

Job Type: Permanent