Area Forester - East Florida Area

The Opportunity

Responsible for management, coordination and inspection of all operational timberland management aspects within assigned area.  These tasks are to be performed in a team environment involving the Area Manager, Foresters, as well as Administrative, Accounting, Safety, Stewardship, Resource Support Team, Manulife Investment Management – Timber and property management consultants. 

Scope: The area of management includes roughly 30,000 acres of timberlands located in Flagler and Volusia Counties in Northeast Florida.  Management is implemented to reduce risk and increase investor returns while maintaining compliance with MFM’s stewardship procedures and a safe work environment. Activities include timber marketing, harvesting administration, silviculture, protection of assets and other opportunistic sources of returns compatible with MIM-T objectives. 

Location: Daytona Beach, Florida – East Florida Area

Responsibilities

• Ensure client fiduciary obligations are maintained.
• Maintain a safe working environment; enthusiastically and proactively promote safety among MFM teams, contractors, recreation users and visitors.
• Plan and implement timber marketing, sales and contract oversight in the area in coordination with property consultants.
• Plan and implement all silviculture activities in the area in conjunction with the larger MFM team efforts across the MIM-T ownerships.
• Plan and implement BMP compliant road construction and maintenance. 
• Plan and secure non-timber revenue sources for client properties in alignment with MIM-T objectives including recreation revenues, retail land sales, surface use revenue and other opportunistic revenue sources.
• Provide inputs into forest management planning, both long term and short term for areas under management, including quarterly forecasts, annual budgets, long term plans and comprehensive management plans. Support and conduct quarterly reporting including status commentary and updates as scheduled and requested.
• Service the continuous information and communication needs of multiple teams based in multiple regions.
• Implement internal BMP and forest certification procedures and support and participate in audits.
• Maintain positive and proactive partner relationships.
• Ensure compliance with Manulife and Manulife Investment Management – Timber policies and procedures. Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local laws.

What are we looking for

• A bachelor’s degree in forestry or equivalent experience is required.
• Graduate degree in forestry, wildlife or related field is highly desirable.
• Minimum of 2 years forest management and forest operations experience desirable. 
• Southern Pine timber harvesting and silviculture experience preferred.
• Knowledgeable of timberland accounting, land records, and forest management.
• Must be a great teammate and self-motivated.
• Willing to work out of home in a rural environment.
• Strong relationship, interpersonal and communication skills.
• Strong computer, GIS, and analytical skills.
• Client service oriented.
• Valid driver's license that's insurable by company.
• Completion of drug testing prior to start and aligning with company's drug and alcohol policy.

When you join our team:

• We’ll empower you to learn and grow the career you want.

• We’ll recognize and support you in a flexible environment where well-being and inclusion are more than just words.

• As part of our global team, we’ll support you in shaping the future you want to see.

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