What are the responsibilities and job description for the Procurement Forester position at Woodgrain Millworks - Independence, VA?
Woodgrain Millwork in Independence, VA is looking for an energetic and sociable Forester to procure timber.
Woodgrain Millwork is proud to be a family owned and operated manufacturer with over 60 years of product innovation, quality service, and business growth. Woodgrain Millwork’s diverse product offering includes wood molding, prefinished molding, wood door shop parts and products, and wood window parts, as well as many branded products. Woodgrain is a worldwide manufacturer and is proud to be one of the largest millwork operations today.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
The Forester will evaluate forest land for its current and future potential and interact and build rapport with a variety of forest landowners.
Primary Responsibilities
- Procure high-quality timber in a wide variety of species
- Help landowners achieve their forestland goals: wildlife, recreation, etc.
- Meet and connect with new clients
- Help maintain targeted inventories
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree (or higher) in Forestry or related field with three years of experience OR equivalent combination of education and experience (five years).
- Willingness to abide by established safety standards.
- Team building, communication, analytical and critical thinking skills.
- Proficiency in use of personal computers and related software applications such as MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Geographical Information Systems.
- Ability to develop, prioritize, plan, implement and manage activities to meet targets and deadlines with occasional extended work periods and weekend work.
- Willing to work independently in an office setting and travel to destinations in the woods. Minimum of 50% of work time is spent in the field, working on steep or broke ground covered with slash and brush, and in all weather conditions.
- Valid driver’s license is required as work involves driving a vehicle on rough roads
BENEFITS:
Compensation is commensurate with experience. Woodgrain has a competitive benefits package that includes medical, dental, term life insurance, disability, 401(k), and other valuable benefits.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $45,000.00 - $80,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Independence, VA 24348: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $45,000 - $80,000