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Join the vibrant team at American Forest Management, Inc. (AFM) as an Operations Forester in Milford, ME. Reporting directly to the District Manager, this role plays a pivotal part in comprehensive forest management, overseeing planning, permitting, timber harvest, road construction, silviculture, client reporting, and budgeting. You'll also handle additional duties assigned by the District and Region Manager.

About American Forest Management, Inc.  (AFM):

Founded in 1966, American Forest Management, Inc. is a nationally recognized land and natural resource consulting firm headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina. AFM provides sustainable land management, consulting, and real estate services for a diverse range of land assets - including timberland, farmland, and other privately held lands - serving landowners throughout the United States, Panama, and Costa Rica.

AFM’s team of experienced professionals works closely with clients to understand and achieve their objectives through a comprehensive suite of land management and advisory services. With 50 regionally based offices managing almost 6 million acres, AFM offers strong local expertise, while its national platform supports collaboration among multidisciplinary teams of foresters and technical specialists to manage large and complex land projects.

AFM’s services include land and wildlife management; land sales and acquisitions; forest inventory, planning, and design; growth and yield modeling; cash-flow projections; environmental and farmland services; appraisal; forest resource data management; and harvest scheduling.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities:

• Forester is responsible for: harvest area reconnaissance, silvicultural prescription development, road plan development & implementation, logging job supervision, forest product utilization, and other land management activities on client-managed properties. 
• Contract administration duties focus on monitoring contractor harvesting, road construction, and maintenance activities.
• Employ technical tools for the development of harvest plans, timber harvest implementation, road construction projects, and other associated land management activities.
• Provide forest product utilization control checks for product preparation to comply with market specifications.
• Assist in the development and administration of annual budgets.
• Participate in forest inventory projects individually or with a team.
• Supervise contracted services, including certifying completion of work for payment.
• Monitor BMP and EMS Compliance to ensure third-party SFI Certification
• Interact and communicate as a member of a 5 (five) person team focused on meeting and exceeding client expectations.        

Additional Requirements:

• Working knowledge of forestry skills, including the use of tools in silviculture, forest product utilization, timber harvesting, logging systems, road construction, timber cruising, and other duties that pertain to forest management.
• Office and remote field environments. Utilize various means of transportation, including all-terrain vehicles (ATVs) and snowmobiles. Required to drive, ride, or walk through rough terrain in difficult weather conditions, in daylight and dark, in wet and dry environments. Involves working extended periods outdoors, including adverse weather conditions.
• Exposure to loud noise, extreme temperatures, fumes or airborne particles, outdoor weather conditions, and inclement weather. Exposure to heavy equipment operations.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to drive, walk, wade, stand, talk, and listen. The employee is frequently required to bend, stoop, reach with hands and arms, lift, and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Education/Experience:

• BS in Forestry or commensurate level of technical experience in field forestry operations.
• Experience with forest operations.
• Working knowledge of GPS devices and GIS applications (will train specific applications for this job).
• Working knowledge of water quality protection through best management practices (BMP’s) and state regulations. (Will train specific regulatory requirements for this job)
• Familiarity with Northeastern US tree species, silvics, and silviculture.
• Working knowledge of the Microsoft Office suite and mobile applications.
• Maine professional forester license, or ability to obtain license in the first two years of employment.
• Valid driver’s license and good driving record.

Work Environment

Join our team and thrive in a dynamic and collaborative work environment that values innovation, integrity, and professional growth. At American Forest Management, we foster a culture of teamwork and open communication, where every team member’s contribution is recognized and valued.

Salary and Benefits:

• Full-time salary position
• Salary commensurate with qualifications and experience
• Paid vacations and holidays
• Medical, Dental, and Vision healthcare plans
• Short- & Long-Term Disability plans available
• 401(K) retirement plan with matching company contributions
• Eligible for annual bonus plan
• Educational Assistance
• Company-issued vehicle and cellular phone

Why Work at AFM

For 60 years, American Forest Management has helped landowners manage, buy, sell, improve, and enjoy millions of acres of land.  At AFM, employees have the opportunity to make a real impact by helping clients unlock the full potential of their property while building lasting relationships based on trust and shared success.

We are committed to sustainable land and forest management, responsible environmental stewardship and high-quality client service. Our six core values—Integrity, Stewardship, Innovation, Dedication, Respect, and Knowledge—guide everything we do and create a culture where employees can grow, collaborate, and make meaningful contributions to both the land and the communities we serve. 

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or national origin.