Private Woodlands Forester

Itasca Woodland Services, Inc.’s team members are competent, reliable, and share our core principles. We aim to hire the right people, not just the right resume!

POSITION: PRIVATE WOODLANDS FORESTER

PURPOSE OF THE POSITION:

To manage, expand, and serve the company’s clientele base within roughly a 50 – 75 mile radius of Park Rapids, Minnesota, and in the process enhance the company’s effectiveness, efficiency, image, and profitability.

GOALS OF THE POSITION:

Write at least 70 Stewardship Plans and initiate roughly 25 timber sales per year, while also administering any pre-existing timber sale contracts within your work area. Provide periodic support on other company projects as needed.

WHAT TO EXPECT

This is a professional position requiring excellent written and verbal communication skills, and above average interpersonal and social skills. This individual will work under the direct supervision, guidance, and direction of the CEO. Depending on the successful applicants qualifications and applicable experience, the intensity and duration of direct supervision and training will vary. The employee will receive hands-on workforce training and will be immersed in company culture and procedures. Training will emphasize customer and service provider relations, conflict resolution, and task specific technical training. An estimated 60-90% of the work load and training will be associated with private woodlands consulting, specifically Woodland Stewardship Plan writing and Timber Harvest Administration. From time to time, other forestry related tasks may be required as well, including such tasks as conducting forest inventory on company contracts (in which case overnight travel may be required, usually in Minnesota).

This individual will be responsible for serving our existing and future private woodlands clientele within roughly a 50-75 mile radius of Park Rapids, MN, and will work from their home, with occasional trips to the main office. Occasional and/or seasonal work for clients in other geographic areas of Minnesota is to be expected. Anticipated overnight travel averages approximately 1-4 nights per month (at company’s expense). Ongoing training, membership in employer selected professional associations, and other opportunities to enhance your skills as a private consulting forester will be provided at company expense.

This individual will be responsible for properly representing the company in their geographic area and for achieving clear, challenging, and yet realistic production and financial goals. Regular goal management team meetings and contact with the main office and CEO is to be expected. Expect 40 - 48 hour work weeks, with occasional, seasonal high-demand periods (typically a few weeks in late winter/early spring and fall. This position is an approximate 50-50 blend of field and office work.

MINIMUM REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS/SKILLS

Bachelor's degree in forestry or related field with 2+ years of relevant experience, OR an equivalent combination of education/experience, i.e., an Associate’s degree in forestry with at least 6 years of relevant private woodlands experience.
Valid driver’s license with clean driving record in the past 3 years

COMPENSATION

$59,500 – 74,500 annual salary. Salary commensurate with documented experience and proven capability.

BENEFITS

Access to Company vehicle (pickup), ATV, OHV and/or snowmobile
Paid Holidays – 8/year
PTO – Meets or exceeds the new Minnesota “Earned Sick and Safe Time” law
Flexible scheduling
401K and 3% match
Health Savings Account (HSA) matching contribution (up to 3% of payroll)

If you love the outdoors and desire to have a positive impact on our forests and the people you serve, please apply!

TO APPLY:  Submit your cover letter, resume, and at least two professional references to:

Stan Grossman
stan@iwsconsulting.com

STATUS

Full time permanent position. 40 to 48 hour work weeks, flexible scheduling.

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