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Living Carbon · 18 hours ago

Project Forester

United States

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

$70K/yr - $80K/yr

Living Carbon is a public benefit company dedicated to combating climate change by restoring degraded lands into thriving forests. The Project Forester will oversee forestry operations, manage contractors, and support project implementation to achieve forest carbon project objectives in the Appalachian Region of the US.

BiotechnologyForestryLife ScienceNatural Resources

Responsibilities

Administer service contracts and serve as field point of contact for contractors, including planting crews, site preparation crews, government natural resources personnel, forestry agencies and conservation organizations

Contribute to the playbook that expands our forest project implementation to tens of thousands of acres. Help develop planting project designs and execute, working alongside internal supply chain and land origination teams

Assist in the preparation of reports, including project progress updates, cost analyses, and impact assessments designed for senior management and relevant stakeholders

Regular travel to project sites for due diligence, site preparation, planting season and continual forest monitoring

Engage with external partners, such as federal, state and local departments of natural resources, forestry agencies, conservation organizations to foster strategic alliances and maximize project impact

Operate efficiently within our team of forestry professionals, providing field and office support of forest project implementation, with an emphasis on speed and agility. Perform tasks according to project budgets, timelines, and resources

Stay up-to-date with industry developments, research, and best practices related to forestry and forest carbon projects, ensuring continuous improvement and innovation, while maintaining a focus on nimble operations

Qualification

Forestry project managementGIS/GPS functionalityTree identificationData analysisCommitment to sustainabilityCommunication skillsNegotiation skillsWork ethicProblem-solvingAdaptability

Required

Excellent communication and negotiation skills, with the ability to effectively manage contractors and build relationships with external partners

Strong project management skills, including the ability to effectively execute and monitor projects, manage resources effectively, and deliver results within tight timelines and budgets

Strong work ethic and capability to function at a high level on internal teams with common goals while maintaining an emphasis on moving quickly

Bachelor's or advanced degree in forestry, natural resource management, or a related curriculum

Ability to thrive in a collaborative, dynamic work environment, with a proactive and adaptable approach to problem-solving and decision-making

Strong commitment to environmental sustainability and a passion for combating climate change

Preferred

Familiarity with data analysis, including the ability to interpret and utilize scientific research, GIS data, and remote sensing technologies to inform decision-making

Familiarity with relevant forestry software and tools, such as forest inventory systems, growth and yield modeling, and drone operation