Technical Forester Position Available In Schuyler, New York

Technical Forester 3.5 3.5 out of 5 stars Cayuta, NY 14824 The Baillie Group’s, Wagner Hardwoods, has an immediate opening for a procurement forester working out of our Cayuta, NY location. The ideal candidate for this role will fulfill all aspects of locating, assessing, costing and negotiating the purchase and successful harvest of standing timber. The purpose is to supply logs to multiple hardwood sawmills. This is a two-year training program for a procurement forester position. Procurement Forester Duties and Responsibilities Assist Procurement Forester with all aspects of purchasing standing timber. Locate and mark boundary lines. Cruise standing timber for quantity. Appraise timber for quality and value. Locate skid roads and landing locations. Apply costs to all aspects of timber sale preparation and harvesting. Assist Procurement Forester with all aspects of harvesting standing timber sales. Visit harvest sites to determine if BMPs are being used appropriately. Assure boundary lines are being observed. Determine whether residual damage is acceptable. Check to see that the proper trees are being cut. Provide administrative assistance to forestry staff. Deed/Mortgage research. Qualify properties in advance of timber cruising. Apply for various types of permits. Help with timber sale paperwork Additional Duties Learn and develop their skills Attend veneer sales Support loggers and direct ship wood suppliers, with Senior Forester support

Procurement Forester Qualifications Education:

A.S. Degree in Forestry or an affiliated discipline. B.S. in Forestry (preferred).

Skills:

Good communication skills. Good math skills. Northern Hardwood tree ID and map reading skills.

Other characteristics:

Ability to work in a team atmosphere. Clean motor vehicle record. Neat appearance and well organized. Procurement Forester Pay & Benefits Minimum –

Anticipated Maximum Salary:

$50,000 – $60,000/year• Full Plan of Benefits Paid vacation/holidays The advertised pay range represents what Baillie Lumber Co. believes we would anticipate paying for this position. It is not typical for an individual to be compensated at the top of the range for a position as candidates must possess experience and qualifications that far exceed the requirements.•