Benefits:- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Forest Technician – Elkins, West Virginia
Our Elkins, WV forestry team seeks a highly motivated, Full Time Forestry Technician to join our progressive,
growing team. The ideal candidate will reside near one of these five (5) West Virginia communities: Elkins,
Buckhannon. Weston, Flatwoods, or Summersville. A two-year or four-year degree in Forestry or closely related
field is required, or applicants must have 2+ years of practical field forestry/timber procurement experience.
Interviewing/ Hiring timeline: Open
Principal Duties Include:
Timber inventory (cruising)
Timber sale preparation (timber marking)
Forest data collection, including GPS and photographic information
Other duties related to forest management for our long-term clients
Principal Requirements include:
An Associate's (or higher) degree in Forestry, Forest Technology, or Environmental Biology, or 2 years
minimum of practical field forestry experience is required.
Individuals with a B.S. degree in Forest Science/Forest Management, Natural Resources, or Environmental
Sciences are strongly encouraged to apply.
Must be competent in tree species identification, and with forest mensuration techniques, including point
sampling, plot sampling, and 100% inventory methods.
Basic knowledge of common computer/office software.
Self-motivated and able to work in a fast-paced environment.
Ability and willingness to work out of town as assigned for 1-2 week time periods.
Job Type: Full-time
Starting Compensation: $18.00 – $19.00 per hour, depending on experience; paid over-time
Benefits: 401(k) matching, health insurance, life insurance, paid time off, professional development
assistance, vision insurance
A “Task and Duty Guide” for this position is available upon request. Pay and benefits are commensurate with skills
and experience. Entrepreneurial spirit, solid communication skills, strong work ethic, and dedication to meet
company and client needs are essential. FORECON, Inc. is a multi-disciplinary full-service consulting forestry firm
operating out of five (5) offices throughout NY, PA and WV. Our corporate headquarters is in Falconer, NY. Our
clients include institutional investors, TIMOs, private, industrial and municipal forest landowners. Please visit our
website: http://www.foreconinc.com.