Inventory Forester at Weyerhaeuser

%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22%3EThis position will join the CVA Region Team within Southern Timberlands and report to the Inventory Manager. This is a Full Time Salaried, Exempt position with salaried benefits package, located at our Timberlands office in New Bern, NC; however, consideration will be given to the Summerville, SC office for internal candidates. Some overnight travel will be required for off-site meetings and field work (less than 20%).%3Cspan style=%22mso-spacerun:yes;%22%3E%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%3C/span%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cbr%3EThis role works within the CVA Planning and Inventory Team. This team is responsible for harvest planning, forest inventory, forest data management, and GIS and mapping on timberlands in North Carolina, South Carolina, and Virginia. The successful candidate will be a key member of this team and assist in managing the forest inventory program, overseeing the data quality in the Forest Management System (FMS) and provide mapping services to the CVA Region.%3Cspan style=%22mso-spacerun:yes;%22%3E%26nbsp; %3C/span%3EThe ideal candidate will be familiar with forest measurement techniques and cruising/sampling, harvesting and silvicultural practices, GIS (ArcGIS Pro and WebGIS preferred), mobile technologies, and management of contractors.%3Cspan style=%22mso-spacerun:yes;%22%3E%26nbsp;%3C/span%3E%3Co:p%3E%3C/o:p%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22%3E%3Co:p%3E %3C/o:p%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22%3EKey Functions:%3Co:p%3E%3C/o:p%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cul%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22%3EServe as the primary liaison with operational foresters to ensure inventory data completeness and accuracy.%3Co:p%3E%3C/o:p%3E%3C/p%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22%3EMaintain and enhance the quality and integrity of forest inventory data within the Forest Management System (FMS).%3Co:p%3E%3C/o:p%3E%3C/p%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22%3EProvide training and mentorship to foresters on effective use of FMS tools and processes.%3Co:p%3E%3C/o:p%3E%3C/p%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22%3EManage updates to FMS inventory related to acquisitions, divestitures, and post-harvest activities%3Co:p%3E%3C/o:p%3E%3C/p%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22%3EDeliver accurate spatial (GIS) and tabular data services, ensuring high spatial integrity in FMS.%3Co:p%3E%3C/o:p%3E%3C/p%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22%3EDesign, implement, and audit timber cruises to support reliable standing volume estimates and assist in annual harvest planning.%3Cspan style=%22mso-fareast-font-family:Calibri;%22%3E%3Co:p%3E%3C/o:p%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3C/li%3E%3C/ul%3E
%3Cul%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22%3EA Bachelor%27s degree in forestry or a related field, or equivalent experience%3Co:p%3E%3C/o:p%3E%3C/p%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22%3EPreferred: A degree coupled with 2+ years of relevant experience%3Co:p%3E%3C/o:p%3E%3C/p%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22%3EStrong understanding of forest inventory systems and intensive loblolly pine plantation silviculture practices%3Co:p%3E%3C/o:p%3E%3C/p%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22%3EProficiency in forest mensuration, biometrics, and statistical analysis.%3Co:p%3E%3C/o:p%3E%3C/p%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22%3ESolid computer skills, including Microsoft Office, GIS programs (ArcGIS Pro, FMS), and mobile technologies (Field maps, Survey123, Avenza)%3Co:p%3E%3C/o:p%3E%3C/p%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22%3EExcellent communication, project management, and multitasking abilities.%3Co:p%3E%3C/o:p%3E%3C/p%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22%3EPrior Drone/UAV experience is preferred.%3C/p%3E%3C/li%3E%3C/ul%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22%3E%26nbsp;%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22%3E%3Cstrong%3EWhat We Offer:%3C/strong%3E%26nbsp;%3Cstrong%3E%3Co:p%3E%3C/o:p%3E%3C/strong%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22%3E%3Cstrong%3ECompensation%3C/strong%3E: This role is eligible for our annual merit-increase program, and we are targeting a salary range of %3Cspan style=%22color:black;%22%3E%2449,379-%2486,941%3C/span%3E%3Cspan style=%22color:red;%22%3E %3C/span%3Ebased on your level of skills, qualifications and experience. You will also be eligible for our Annual Incentive Program, which offers a cash bonus targeting 5%%26nbsp;of base pay. Potential plan funding may range from zero to two times that target.%3Co:p%3E%3C/o:p%3E%3Co:p%3E%3C/o:p%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22%3E%3Cstrong%3EBenefits%3C/strong%3E: When you join our team, you and your dependents will be offered coverage under our comprehensive employee benefits plan, which includes medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability, and life insurance. %26nbsp;We offer a pre-tax Health Savings Account option which includes a company contribution. %26nbsp;Other benefit options are also available such as voluntary Long-Term Care and Employee Assistance Programs. We also support personal volunteerism, sponsor a host of diversity networks, promote mentoring, and provide training and development opportunities to help you chart your path to a fulfilling career.%26nbsp;%3Co:p%3E%3C/o:p%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22%3E%3Cstrong%3ERetirement%3C/strong%3E: Employees are able to enroll in our company’s 401k plan, which includes a paid company match in addition to our annual contribution equal to 5% of your base salary.%3Co:p%3E%3C/o:p%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22%3E%3Cstrong%3EPaid Time Off or Vacation%3C/strong%3E:%26nbsp;We provide eligible employees who are scheduled to work 25 hours or more per week with 3-weeks of paid vacation to use during your first year of employment. In addition, after being employed for six months, eligible employees begin to accrue vacation for future use. We also recognize eleven paid holidays per year, providing a total of 88 holiday hours and paid parental leave for all full-time employees.%3Co:p%3E%3C/o:p%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22%3E%3Cstrong%3EAbout Weyerhaeuser%3C/strong%3E%26nbsp;%3Co:p%3E%3C/o:p%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22%3EWe sustainably manage forests and manufacture products that make the world a better place. We’re serious about safety, driven to achieve excellence, and proud of what we do. With multiple business lines in locations across North America, we offer a range of exciting career opportunities for smart, talented people who are passionate about making a difference.%3Cspan style=%22font-family:%26quot;Arial%26quot;,sans-serif;%22%3E %3C/span%3E%26nbsp;%3Cbr%3E%3Cstrong%3EWe know you have a choice in your career. We want you to choose us.%3C/strong%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:%26quot;Arial%26quot;,sans-serif;%22%3E %3C/span%3E%26nbsp;%3Co:p%3E%3C/o:p%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22%3E%3Cstrong%3EAbout Timberlands%3C/strong%3E%3Co:p%3E%3C/o:p%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22%3EWe believe trees are a remarkable resource that can and should be managed responsibly to make a range of products that meet human needs, while also providing%26nbsp;recreation, wildlife habitat, and other important ecosystem benefits.%3Co:p%3E%3C/o:p%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22%3E%3Cstrong%3EFor more than a century, we%27ve been taking care of forests to make life better.%3C/strong%3E%3Co:p%3E%3C/o:p%3E%3Co:p%3E%3C/o:p%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22%3E%3Ci%3EWeyerhaeuser is an equal opportunity employer. Inclusion is one of our five core values%26nbsp;and we strive to maintain a culture where all our people feel a sense of belonging, opportunity and shared purpose. We are committed to recruiting a diverse workforce and supporting an equitable and inclusive environment that inspires people of all backgrounds to join, stay and thrive with our team.%3Co:p%3E%3C/o:p%3E%3C/i%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22%3E%3Ci%3E%3Co:p%3E %3C/o:p%3E%3C/i%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22%3E%3Co:p%3E%3C/o:p%3E%3Co:p%3E%3C/o:p%3E%3C/p%3E Apply Now