Traveling Inventory Forester
Quick answer
Skylight Forestry Inc. is hiring a Traveling Inventory Forester (Athens, GA) paying $4,500 - $5,200 per month plus production bonuses for forest inventory and timber cruising in the eastern U.S.
- Role
- Traveling Inventory Forester
- Organization
- Skylight Forestry Inc.
- Location
- Athens, Georgia (recruiting and potential home-base location)
- Level
- Entry
- Compensation
- $5,200 per month, plus a production bonus targeted around $750–$1,000 per month
- Category
- Other
The role
Traveling Inventory Foresters are needed to support forest inventory, timber cruising, stand examination, and timber-marking projects across the eastern United States.
What you'll do
- Conduct forest inventory, stand examinations, timber cruises, and forest resource assessments
- Mark timber in accordance with silvicultural prescriptions
- Apply applicable regional timber-cruising standards and National Forest cruising guidance
- Collect and verify plot information such as coordinates, aspect, slope, site index, species, diameter at breast height (DBH), height, basal area, and related stand metrics
- Navigate to remote field sites using GPS, aerial imagery, topographic maps, compass, and field judgment
- Use standard forest-measurement equipment
What it takes
- Associate or bachelor’s degree in forestry, natural resources, biology, botany, biometrics, remote sensing, or a related field—or an equivalent combination of relevant training and experience
- At least one year of forest inventory, timber cruising, stand-exam, or comparable field-data-collection experience
- Strong working knowledge of eastern tree species identification; advanced hardwood identification skills are preferred
- Working proficiency with GPS units, compass navigation, field maps, forest-measurement tools, and basic field-data software
- Ability to work independently, self-motivate, manage time, and maintain accurate records
- Willingness and ability to travel extensively and work in different forest ecosystems throughout the eastern United States
What you'll bring
How we treat you
$750-$1000 production bonuses
Frequently asked questions
Where is the job located?
The recruiting and potential home-base location is Athens, Georgia. However, employees will be traveling extensively to forestry projects throughout the eastern United States.
What is the compensation package?
Compensation includes a base salary of $4,500 - $5,200 per month plus a production bonus targeted around $750–$1,000 per month. Bonuses are not guaranteed.
What qualifications are required?
Required qualifications include an associate or bachelor’s degree in forestry-related fields and at least one year of relevant field-data-collection experience.
How do I apply?
Email your résumé or CV to [email protected]. Applications will be reviewed weekly, and positions will remain open until filled.
Is the job remote?
This is a traveling field position with frequent travel to forestry projects throughout the eastern United States. Company-paid lodging or a lodging stipend is provided during assignments.
How to apply
Apply directly on Skylight Forestry Inc.'s site. We link straight through — no resume parsing, no profile to fill out.
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