Idaho Forest Group

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Forester (Grangeville) (Biotech)



Assist in log procurement and delivery. Assist with the log procurement plan, log deliveries from all sources, proper log manufacturing, compliance with all regulatory requirements, suppliers and customers, and the purchase, sale and/or delivery of logs.

Essential Functions:

  • Promotes and follows all safety policies and procedures
  • Forecasts monthly price, volume, and delivery point of logs under your care
  • Must demonstrate daily oversight of proper log quality, pricing and sorting all logs delivered
  • Assists in coordinating and implementing high quality timber cruising on State, Federal and Private Forest Lands
  • Writing Log Purchase Agreements contracting with third parties to perform harvesting and silviculture-related services under the guidance of a Forester III or Agency Resource Manager
  • Participate in the development and implementation of timber management strategies for NIPF landowners, land acquisitions
  • Certified American Tree Farm Inspector, conducting Tree Farm Inspections, writing timber tax management plans for NIPF landowners that meet County requirements
  • Provides security for timberland assets including checking gates and resolving land or timber trespasses
  • Gains knowledge of all aspects of harvesting operations including timing, equipment allocation, FPA compliance, log quality, road layout, and harvest evaluations
  • Participates in mill tours, forest tours and help educate the public and school aged kids on land stewardship and environmental issues under the direction of a Forester III or Agency Resource Manager
  • Support and participate fully in local SFI programs
  • Consistently work at acceptable production levels
  • Other duties as needed

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree in forestry or related field
  • Must be able to work well in a team atmosphere and have a desire to stay current regarding changes in forest management and silvicultural practices
  • Demonstrated proficiency in map reading, aerial photo interpretation, and timber cruising, stand delineation and silvicultural prescriptions
  • Solid computer skills including the ability to quickly learn and use computer software, spreadsheets and GIS applications including IFMS
  • Demonstrated ability to plan, organize, and prioritize and execute project plans and production workload to achieve desired results and targets
  • Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with a wide variety of audiences
  • Valid Driver's License with acceptable MVR history for business travel in company vehicle and all-terrain vehicles

As a condition of employment, Idaho Forest Group requires employees to complete a variety of pre-employment screening processes which may include, but are not limited to: criminal background check, drug and substance test, reference check, prior work verification, driving history (MVR), education verification, aptitude/skills testing, and credit checks. The depth of screening will vary based on the position.

Physical Requirements:

Move safely, quickly, and perform duties with repetitious movement. Sit and/or stand for shift, reach with hands and arms, stoop, squat, twist, push and pull, maintain balance, bend at the waist, kneel, walk varying distances, and climb stairs. Must be able to tolerate all weather elements, loud conditions, vibrations and airborne particles (sawdust).

Idaho Forest Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination against qualified individuals on the basis of race/ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, genetic information, family medical history, or any other status protected by law. If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation in the application or hiring process, please contact Human Resources at 208-762-6630 and/or hr@idfg.com.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c) Resource-Forestry

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