Resource Forester

POSITION DESCRIPTIONThe Resource Forester is responsible for assisting with planning, coordinating, and executing timberland management and forest operations activities within a region consisting of 450,000+ acres located in East Texas. The position will closely collaborate with the Regional Manager and TTG Forestry Services staff to provide exceptional client services and drive asset value through implementation of science-based forest management practices and stewardship, optimization of timber deliveries, productive stakeholder relationships, and quality analytics and reporting.RESPONSIBILITIESParticipate in the region’stimber sales program,including development of annual harvestplans and executionof fiber supply agreements, committed volume agreements, and stumpage salesExecute the region’s harvesting operations, including budgeting, planning, harvest delineation, utilization, merchandizing, contractor supervision, a timber securityExecute the region’s silviculture operations, including site preparation, planting, pre-commercial thinning, thinning, mid-rotation treatments, forest health treatments, and BMP complianceCollaborate in the implementation of a cost-effective, proactive infrastructure maintenance program that addresses safety, efficiency, and year-round access to the timberland assetExecute the region’s maintenance, population, and use of an enterprise-level information management system that includes spatial and tabular attribute and activity data related to the timberland assetActively engage in TTG FS’s environmental, social, and governance program that includes safety, stewardship, sustainability, conversation, industry advocacy and community relationsQUALIFICATIONSBachelor’s Degree in forestry or closely related field3+ years of relevantindustry experienceDemonstrated knowledge of current silviculture science and practices, harvesting practices, soils science, infrastructure maintenanceStrong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skillsProven networking skillsProject management, critical thinking, business acumen, and entrepreneurial aptitudeDemonstrated planning, time management, and organizational skillsStrong technical and analytical aptitudeStrong commitment to stewardship, sustainability, and ESG principles