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Timber Specialist
Company: Davey Resource Group, Inc.
Locations: Asheville, NC, Atlanta, GA, Charlotte, NC, Knoxville, TN
Additional Locations: Throughout North Carolina
Work Site: On Site
Req ID: 224283
Position Overview
POSITION: Professional Forester/Timber Specialist
TYPE: Temporary Full -Time
POSITION LOCATIONS: North Carolina
Project Length: 6-9 months,travel costs covered and per diem provided
Take ownership of your future. Join one of the largest employee-owned companies in the nation while growing your career in a dynamic industry! Davey Resource Group, Inc. has a unique culture that focuses on the open exchanging of ideas, community partnership, a commitment to safety, and delivering unrivaled client service while acting as industry leaders in utility and environmental services.
The Davey Resource Group is looking to hire 1-8 on-call Timber Specialists to support our disaster restoration efforts in North Carolina. This is an on-call position with an estimated project length of 6-9 months. Travel costs will be covered and per diem awarded. When on project you can expect to go back home at least once per month.
What you'll do:

• Inventory and cruising of timber stands, assessing tree health, growth, and volume.
• Marking and designating trees for harvest or removal based on management prescriptions.
• Collecting and analyzing field data using specialized equipment (e.g., GPS, clinometer, diameter tape).
• Preparing timber sale packages, including mapping, volume estimates, and contract specifications.
• Inspecting timber harvest operations for compliance with best management practices and contract terms.
• Communicating effectively with landowners, loggers, and internal team members.
• Ensuring compliance with local, state, and federal forestry and environmental regulations.
• Safe operation of all equipment.
• Create fuels and forest management plans, perform surveys, write reports, coordinate resources and manage individual projects
• Prepare CEQA documents and prepare permits
• Identify client goals and objectives and implement plans to achieve them; ensure client satisfaction
• Identify opportunity with the marketplace, build a network of clients and agency contacts to support project work
• Work with a team of professionals
• Build a culture of Safety and excellence

What you'll need:

• Authorization to work in the U.S.
• Hold a current U.S. drivers license with a clean driving record.
• Love of the outdoors and the ability to work and hike in rugged terrain and inclement weather.
• Ability to identify plant and wildlife species in the eastern United States.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Hold a Bachelor's degree in wildlife biology, animal ecology, or other closely related area of study

Desired Qualifications

• Four year degree in silviculture, forestry, urban forestry, environmental science, natural resources or related discipline
• Registered Professional Forester (RPF) license required
• Proven leadership skills
• Excellent communication skills and working knowledge of computers
• Ability to travel as needed
• Ability to work independently and within a team setting
• Self-driven desire to improve processes and procedures for our clients and meet company goals

What we offer:

• The opportunity to work in America's great outdoors with teammates that will support your professional growth and managers who empower.
• Career Development Program supported by Industry Expert Safety Specialists & Skills Trainers through the Davey Institute of Tree Science.
• A company vehicle for commuting purposes & cell phone.
• Competitive wages based on qualifications and experience and excellent benefits including health, dental, vision & life insurance, available day 1.
• Employee referral bonus program.

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. Pre-employment drug screen (marijuana included) and background check required.
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.
Company Overview
DAVEY RESOURCE GROUP, a division of The Davey Tree Expert Company, is a leader in the natural resource, environmental, and forestry consulting industries throughout the United States.
The Davey Tree Expert Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to protected class, including race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national or ethnic origin, marital or familial status, disability, status as a protected veteran, status as an Aboriginal or Indigenous person, or other classification protected by law.
Davey Resource Group, Inc., is a leader in the natural resource, environmental, and forestry consulting industries throughout the United States. The Davey Tree Expert Company provides research-driven tree services, grounds maintenance and environmental consulting for residential, utility, commercial and environmental partners in the U.S. and Canada. We care about our clients, each other and the world around us. We offer the resources, size and stability of a big company while maintaining the culture, entrepreneurial spirit and feel of a small one. We invest in our employees by offering industry-leading training, technology and benefits that lead to a rewarding and safe work experience at all levels. Wherever you want to grow your career, there's a place for you at Davey. To learn more, visit Davey.com.
Accommodations: If requested by employee or otherwise as required by law, reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform essential job functions.
If you need assistance at any time, please contact us at 1-877-411-7601 or at Recruiting@davey.com.
Employment Type: Temporary
Job Type: Full Time
Travel Expectations: Up to 100%