Forest Management Specialist
Quick answer
The Nature Conservancy is hiring a mid-level Forest Management Specialist in Abingdon, Virginia to manage sustainable forest practices on 23,000 acres. The position offers a salary range of $60,000 - $67,500 per year.
- Role
- Forest Management Specialist
- Organization
- The Nature Conservancy
- Location
- Abingdon, Virginia
- Work setup
- On-site
- Level
- Mid
- Compensation
- $60,000 - $67,500 per year
- Category
- Other
The role
The Nature Conservancy is hiring a Forest Management Specialist to support sustainable forest management and restoration practices on 23,000 acres in the Appalachian Mountains of Southwest Virginia.
What you'll do
- Develop and update management plans for sustainable timber harvesting, stand improvements, and forest restoration activities.
- Conduct timber, carbon, and other ecological inventories.
- Oversee contractors, forestry consultants and loggers. Monitor logging and general operations on the Conservation Forestry Program.
- Ensure program compliance with internal policies and external requirements.
- Work in physically demanding settings sometimes to the point of physical fatigue.
What it takes
- Bachelor’s degree and 3 years’ experience in forestry or another relevant natural resource field, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Experience managing contractors, or volunteers.
- Relationship building skills and ability to cultivate partnerships with a variety of program stakeholders including rural landowners, neighbors, hunt clubs, agricultural lessees, government agency partners.
- Experience completing tasks independently with respect to timeline(s).
- Experience with communication via written, spoken and graphical means in English and other relevant languages.
- Experience using common software applications such as Word, Excel, web browsers, etc.
What you'll bring
How we treat you
Competitive, comprehensive benefits package including health care benefits, flexible spending accounts, a 401(k) plan with an 8% employer match, parental leave, accrued paid time off, life insurance, disability coverage, employee assistance program, other life and work well-being benefits.
Frequently asked questions
Where is the job located?
The job is located in Abingdon, Virginia.
What is the compensation range?
The salary range for this position is $60,000 - $67,500 per year.
What are the key qualifications required?
Key qualifications include a bachelor’s degree and 3 years of experience in forestry or another relevant natural resource field, managing contractors/volunteers, relationship building skills, independent task completion, communication skills, and software application experience.
How do I apply for this position?
To apply, indicate that you are responding to the posting on Conservation Job Board. Applications can be submitted through The Nature Conservancy’s recruitment process.
How to apply
Apply directly on The Nature Conservancy's site. We link straight through — no resume parsing, no profile to fill out.
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