Position(s): Forester – Timberland Management
Company: Larson & McGowin, LLC
Location (s): Sheridan, Arkansas
Position Description: Larson & McGowin, LLC (L&M) is seeking a forester to assist with the management of client properties located in south Arkansas. Responsibilities include timber sale preparation and administration, timber inventory, the development of stand-level silvicultural prescriptions, management of spatial data related to land management, timber marking, contracting of forestry-related services, and other forest management activities.
Candidate will occasionally participate in large-scale inventory projects across the U. S. Southeast. Travel outside of the local area will be required approximately 20% of the time. All necessary travel costs will be reimbursed.
Qualifications and Abilities:
· Required
o Applicant should have a minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree in Forestry
o Must be a Registered Forester in Arkansas or meet the necessary requirements to obtain this designation within 2 years from date of hire
o Knowledge and proficient with GIS software (i.e. ESRI software applications )
o Knowledge and experience with Microsoft Office suite
o Strong written and verbal communication skills
o Time management skills
o Must be capable of working in remote outdoor locations in various weather and forest conditions
· Preferred
o 2+ years’ experience related to forestry field work
o Experience in bottomland hardwood silviculture
o Field proficiency with various forest inventory/mensuration techniques and methodologies
Who we are: In business over 60 years, Larson & McGowin, LLC provides a full range of land management and on-demand decision support and consulting services. L&M currently manages approximately 700,000 acres of timberland across the U.S. Southeast. www.larsonmcgowin.com
Salary/Benefits: Competitive salary commensurate with experience. Fixed and Variable Vehicle Compensation Plan, Paid Vacation and Holidays, Health Insurance, 401(k) Profit Sharing Plan, Cafeteria Plan for Vision, Dental, and Life Insurance Coverages.
Where to apply: Please send cover letter (referencing “Position” title), resume, and three references via email to:
Pat Jolley
Regional Manager
Larson & McGowin, LLC
10 North Florida Street • P.O. Box 2143 • Mobile, AL 36652
(251)438-4581 • (251) 438-4604 Fax
www.larsonmcgowin.com
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