Licensing Forester
We are seeking a motivated and organized individual with a keen interest in forestry to join our team.
* Felling license, forest road, woodland improvement, Ash RUS applications
* Site inspection for mapping purposes
* Coordinating projects with our team of harvesting foresters and liaising with external consultants such as ecologists and engineers
* Undertaking background research, desk studies, and ecological fieldwork and impact assessment reporting, to best-practice guidelines and methodologies
* Advising owners on best forest practice and maximizing financial returns, particularly in relation to harvesting and managing semi-mature plantations
* Delivering fit for purpose project outputs within set deadlines
* A strong appreciation of commercial forestry
* Motivated and highly organized, agile and adaptable to change
* An ability to work on own initiative
* Competence in GIS
* Excellent planning and project management abilities
* Full driving license
* Ability to exercise good judgment with minimal supervision
* Excellent verbal and written communication skills
* A recognized qualification in forestry at level 7/8 on the QQI Framework of qualifications or equivalent
* A knowledge of all Forest Service forestry schemes
* A knowledge of all paperwork associated with the Department for Landowners
* A knowledge or experience of harvesting and marketing of timber
Requirements
Salary commensurate with experience, plus phone, laptop, and transport.
This is a physically demanding role and a requirement to complete a medical assessment may be required.