Seasonal Forester

Position Overview

POSITION: Forester Internship (Seasonal)

TYPE: Part Time, Temporary

POSITION LOCATIONS: Las Vegas, New Mexico

Davey Resource Group, Inc. is a  wholly owned subsidiary of the employee owned Davey Tree Expert Company.  We provide a wide range of natural resource, utility, GIS and remote sensing consulting services. Our job is to help our clients provide a safe and reliable power source through proper vegetation management practices. 

Do you want a career working outdoors? The Davey Resource Group (DRG) is currently hiring certified arborists, professional foresters, horticulturalists, natural resource specialists, environmental scientists, landscape, nursery, tree care and parks and recreation professionals, plant and outdoor enthusiasts to join our workforce.

Job Duties

RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Support post-fire reforestation planning, field data collection, and landowner assistance activities 

• Collect site information, including GPS coordinates, acreage, parcel information, photographs, and stand condition data. 

• Conduct forest Inventory plots and timber cruising

• Measure and document distance to seed source in accordance with established protocols where applicable.

• Assist with the identification of site preparation needs, competing vegetation, and reforestation opportunities.

• Evaluate site suitability for reforestation and natural regeneration 

• Assist foresters in developing resilient reforestation plans that meet project requirements and landowner objectives.

•  Organize and upload field data, photographs, shapefiles, maps, and project documentation to designated shared drives and project databases.

• Maintain accurate and organized project records.

• Communicate and schedule work plans with client 

• Be a direct liaison between Client and contracted services

• Follow all safety protocols and maintain a clean, organized work site

• Collect and enter data on handheld devices, follow maps and use GPS navigation 

• Maintain professional communication with landowners and project partners. 

• Assess all terrain, habitat, and environmental conditions

• Coordinate with project managers and  planners 

• Manage workloads and work schedules to meet required deadlines 

Qualifications

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: 

• Has, or is in the process of obtaining, a Bachelor's in Forestry

• Has the ability to work in remote mountainous terrain without access to sanitary facilities throughout a 10-hour day

• Work safely and effectively in a variety of outdoor conditions including heat, cold, rain, wind, smoke, and other inclement weather commonly encountered during forestry field operations.

• Experience with forest inventory plot sampling and timber cruising

• Clean DMV driving record and ability to drive and operate a 4x4 vehicle on rough roads 

• Embraces an outdoor and independent work environment

• Thrives on adaptation, continual learning and training and is detail oriented

• Possess knowledge of local tree species 

• Has the ability to work and hike in rugged terrain and inclement weather

• Is a great communicator and team player

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS: 

• Embraces an outdoor and independent work environment

• Experience working in a post-fire forested setting 

• Thrives on adaptation, continual learning and training, and is detail oriented

• Possess knowledge of local tree species and species-specific growth rates

• Is a great communicator and team player with a professional demeanor

Additional Information

WHAT WE OFFER: 

• Company Vehicle/Fuel Card

• Company Phone

• Opportunities for advancement

• All job-specific equipment and safety gear provided

Company Overview

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:  At Davey, our values are our compass and core to everything we do. Davey Resource Group values itself on Safety, Integrity, Expertise, Leadership, Stewardship, and Perseverance. 

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER: The Davey Tree Expert Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

ACCOMODATIONS: If requested by an employee or otherwise as required by law, reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

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