Forester

Position Description: Larson & McGowin, LLC (L&M) is seeking qualified candidates to assist with the forest management of client properties located in south Alabama. Responsibilities include timber inventory, timber marking, timber sale preparation and administration, the development of stand-level silvicultural prescriptions, contracting of forestry-related services, and other consulting activities. 

Candidate will occasionally participate in consulting/field projects across the U. S. Southeast. Travel outside of the local area will be required approximately 20% of the time. All necessary travel costs will be reimbursed.

Qualifications and Abilities: 

Required

• Applicant should have a minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree in Forestry or related field
• Knowledge and experience with Microsoft Office suite
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Time management skills
• Must be capable of working in remote outdoor locations in various weather and forest conditions
• Ability to operate and communicate as part of a team

Preferred

• 0-5 years’ experience related to forestry field work
• Field proficiency with various forest inventory/mensuration techniques and methodologies
• Knowledge and experience with GIS software (i.e., ArcGIS)
• Registered Forester or meet the necessary requirements to obtain this designation or equivalent within 2 years from date of hire

Who we are: In business over 60 years, Larson & McGowin, LLC provides a full range of land management and on-demand decision support and consulting services. L&M currently manages approximately 1,000,000 acres of timberland across the U.S. Southeast.   www.larsonmcgowin.com

Salary/Benefits: Competitive salary commensurate with experience. Fixed and Variable Vehicle Compensation Plan, Paid Vacation and Holidays, Health Insurance, Paid LTD, STD and Life, Cafeteria Plan for Health, Vision and Dental, 401(k) Profit Sharing Plan, Supplemental Life Insurance and other coverage options.