Job Type: Full-time, on-site
Location: Ashland, Oregon
Salary: $55,000-$65,000/year
Overview:
Lomakatsi Restoration Project, a non-profit organization based in Ashland, Oregon, seeks a qualified forestry professional with demonstrated experience in commercial timber harvest operations management to join our growing team for full-time employment. This position will have the opportunity to work across the diverse ecosystems of Oregon and Northern California, in partnership
with Tribes, federal, state and municipal agencies, and other nongovernmental organizations to help design and implement large-scale stewardship initiatives. The Stewardship Operations Forester will assist in the management of ecological forestry operations—many of which include commercial thinning and the utilization of timber as a by-product of forest restoration and fuel hazard mitigation. Applicants should be skilled and experienced in preforming a variety of essential forestry tasks including timber cruising; timber harvest inspections and reporting; layout and marking of restoration-focused commercial thinning projects; collecting and managing forest inventory data; using GIS to prepare maps; and writing and interpreting ecologically focused silvicultural plans.
Applicants should also be experienced in overseeing regulatory and NEPA compliance, and commercial restoration-based timber harvest sub-contractor accountability. A majority of this position’s work will be done in the field, working independently or with other foresters, technical forestry personnel and specialists. The remaining office time will be dedicated
to producing maps, plans and reports. The position is based out of Ashland, Oregon, with travel (sometimes overnight) required as needed to Lomakatsi’s project sites across Oregon and Northern California.
Qualifications, Experiences, and Skills:
BS degree in Forestry and/or demonstrated equivalent experience
3-5 years of field work experience in applied forestry (restoration-based preferred)
Experience with cruising, cruise design and using cruising software
Practical knowledge of forestry operations and logging systems
Competency in the use of technical forestry equipment: GPS/GIS, navigation, data gathering/processing, Relaskop, compass, increment borer, densiometer, and clinometer
Experience with Microsoft Word, Excel, and work performed in a network environment
Experience with Esri ArcGIS and ability to produce maps
Ability to work independently and as a member of a team
Possession of a valid driver’s license
Physically fit to orient, navigate and hike in rough terrain using map, compass and GPS
Ability to identify native trees and shrubs
Flexibility to work variable hours and travel
To Apply:
Please provide:
Cover Letter and Resume
Work samples or certificates that demonstrate practical experience in the field
Three current professional references
Send to jobs@lomakatsi.org with subject “Stewardship Operations Forester” No phone calls please. Due to the high number of applicants, only considered applicants will be contacted for an interview opportunity. Position open until filled, with applications
reviewed on a rolling basis. Candidates are encouraged to apply ASAP.
See the “Learn More” link below for more information.
