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Crest Industries

Forest Technician (Southwest LA/Southeast TX)

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What they do

A Forest or Conservation Technician works with foresters and conservation scientists to help maintain forests and natural areas. Tracks data on water, soil, disease and insect damage in forest areas; tracks wildlife and maintain trails or campsites; monitors timber and logging activity; patrols and assists with forest fire prevention measures; provides information to the public on forest or natural areas conservation .

$48,230 / year median in Louisiana

-4% projected decline

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Job Description

Crest Natural Resources LLC, headquartered in Pineville, La., has an immediate opening for an energetic self-motivated individual to join the management team. The position is for the South management unit covering Western Louisiana and Eastern Texas. This position will primarily be focused on the field work involved with the management of over 100,000 acres of pine timberland. Vehicle and equipment will be provided. The Forest ry Tech nician works alongside Forest ers to conduct field work in the management of timberland and associated equipment / properties held by Crest Natural Resources. This position must have a knowledge of forest management tech niques; timber cruising; ability to identify different types of plants, animals, and habitats; and an ability to operate and maintain various equipment and tools, while using proper safety methods. \n
COMPETENCIES
Customer Focus Decision Quality Business Insight Drives Results Collaborates Communicates Effectively Courage Instills Trust Manages Ambiguity
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Associate or Bachelor's Degree in Forest ry is required; Five plus years of related field experience in lieu of degree will be considered. Field experience is considered a plus. Must maintain a valid Driver's License. Ability to work within a team to achieve a common goal.
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Live within 50 miles of the areas covered by the position. \n Crest Natural Resources is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information. Crest Natural Resources is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request information regarding reasonable accommodation, contact your Human Resource Business Partner. Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35 (c) Part of the
CREST INDUSTRIES
family of companies.