Forester

Job Summary:

EP Carbon is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Forester to lead forestry operations aimed at enhancing ecosystem health and maximizing carbon sequestration in U.S. forests. The successful candidate will play a key role in forest management planning, timber harvesting oversight, silviculture, reforestation, and forest inventory. This role involves supervising third-party contractors, engaging with stakeholders, landowners and ensuring compliance with local, state, and federal forestry regulations. The ideal candidate will bring strong analytical skills, problem-solving abilities, and excellent communication skills to support project execution, monitoring, and reporting. This is a remote and field-based position, preferably for candidates located in Southern Arkansas (AR) or Northern Louisiana (LA). The role requires regular travel to project sites for field assessments, operational oversight, and on-the-ground forest management activities.

Prior experience with forest carbon project development is not required.

The Forester maintains a home office and vehicle stipend and mileage reimbursement for work-related travel. This position is a permanent appointment starting as early as May 2025. This is a full-time, salaried position.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Oversee and manage forest harvesting operations, ensuring compliance with environmental and safety regulations.

• Conduct site surveys to assess stand conditions, soil quality, and suitability for planned forestry operations.

• Conduct on-site inspections and audits of forestry operations, including harvesting, planting, and inventory activities, to ensure adherence to best management practices, sustainability standards, and regulatory requirements.

• Plan, supervise, and evaluate tree planting and reforestation activities to promote forest regeneration.

• Implement and manage forest inventory programs, including data collection, analysis, and reporting.

• Supervise and coordinate third-party contractors, including logging crews, planting teams, and inventory specialists.

• Design and implement field trials and experimental designs to test forestry treatments, monitor impacts, and inform adaptive management.

• Maintain and develop relationships with forestry operators, contractors, and industry professionals in the Southeastern region

• Collaborate with landowners and government agencies, to implement sustainable forestry projects.

• Engage with private landowners to promote the adoption of new forest management techniques

• Identity and work with real estate brokers for land acquisition opportunities

• Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal forestry laws and best management practices.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Forestry, Natural Resources, or a related field.

• At least 5 years of relevant work experience.

• Extensive experience in overseeing forestry operations, including supervision of third-party contractors and service providers.

• Proven expertise in developing, implementing, and managing comprehensive forest management plans to enhance sustainability, productivity, and regulatory compliance.

• Experience in designing field experiments and applying statistical analysis to evaluate forestry practices and outcomes.

• In-depth knowledge of Southeastern forestry practices, silviculture, and timber markets.

• Strong industry connections within the Southeastern forestry network, including relationships with professionals, landowners, and contractors.

• Proficient in use of smartphone technology (and experience troubleshooting issues), digital cameras, GPS devices, Microsoft Word and Excel.

• Excellent leadership, communication, and organizational skills to manage operations effectively.

• Willingness to travel as needed to oversee field operations (frequently).

• Able to work effectively with remote team members throughout the U.S.

• Certified Forester (CF) credential is required.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Forest management planning and execution

• Timber harvesting oversight

• Silviculture and reforestation

• Forest inventory and data collection

• GIS, GPS, and remote sensing

• Regulatory compliance and permitting

• Supervision of third-party contractors

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities

• Effective communication and reporting skills

Compensation and Benefits

Salary Range: $95,000 - $105,000 a year

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k) Matching

• Flexible Schedule

• Health, Dental, Vision Insurance

• Paid Time Off

Interested Candidates Should Submit:

• CV or resume.

• Short cover letter describing your interest in the position and corresponding experience. The cover letter should include:

1. Description of your regional experience and professional qualifications.

1. Description of why you’re passionate in solving the environmental challenges of our time.

Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis until the position is filled.

EP Carbon is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity without regard for race, color, national origin, ethnicity, gender, protected veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or religion. People of color, people with disabilities, women, and LGBTQ candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.