Traveling Inventory Forester
Quick answer
Skylight Forestry Inc. is hiring a Traveling Inventory Forester (entry-level) in Athens, GA for $4,500 - $5,200 per month plus production bonuses.
- Role
- Traveling Inventory Forester
- Organization
- Skylight Forestry Inc.
- Location
- Athens, GA (recruiting and potential home-base location)
- Level
- Entry
- Compensation
- $4,500 - $5,200 per month, plus a production bonus of $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 and stand examinations
- Mark timber according to silvicultural prescriptions
- Collect plot information using GPS and field tools
- Navigate remote field sites
- Use standard forestry equipment for measurements
- Record, review, edit, upload, and summarize field data
What it takes
- Associate or bachelor’s degree in forestry, natural resources, biology, botany, biometrics, remote sensing, or a related field
- 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
- Working proficiency with GPS units and compass navigation
- Ability to work independently and manage time effectively
- Willingness and ability to travel extensively
What you'll bring
How we treat you
$750-$1,000 production bonuses
Frequently asked questions
Where is the job located?
The recruiting and potential home-base location is Athens, GA. However, employees will be traveling extensively 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 of $750-$1,000 per month. Bonuses are not guaranteed.
What qualifications are required?
Applicants must have at least one year of forest inventory or timber cruising experience and an associate or bachelor’s degree in forestry-related fields.
How do I apply?
Email your resume or CV to [email protected]. Include your earliest available start date, current location, relevant experience, and vehicle availability.
Is the job remote?
This is a traveling field position with frequent travel required throughout the eastern United States.
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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