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Integrated Resource Management (IRM) is a full service forestry consulting firm based in Philomath, Oregon. IRM assists progressive landowners and agencies with a full range of forest management services including forest inventory, timber cruising, timber sale layout, and restoration throughout the Pacific Northwest.
IRM is a Forest Stewardship Council Certified (www.fscus.org<http://www.fscus.org>) Resource Management Organization, accredited through Northwest Certified Forestry ™
(http.Northwest_Natural_Resource_Group@mail.vresp.com<mailto:http.Northwest_Natural_Resource_Group@mail.vresp.com>). IRM manages forestlands for a wide variety of resource benefits – not just timber commodities. Please visit www.irmforestry.com<http://www.irmforestry.com> to learn more about IRM.
IRM is currently recruiting a full time, seasonal Restoration Technician, with the possibility of a full time salaried position, to take a lead role in completing projects for our growing company. This position will be based out of our Philomath, Oregon office in Western Oregon. This position will be responsible primarily for completing habitat restoration and invasive species mapping projects, but may also include small to large-scale forest inventory projects, timber cruising and timber sale layout. The work environment will likely involve 75% field work involving restoration field recon and planning, layout, herbicide application, other manual labor, GPS mapping and contractor supervision and 25% in the office analyzing data, report writing and logistics planning. This is an ideal position for a highly motivated individual interested in stepping into a position with major responsibilities and challenges in a small but highly reputed environmentally progressive forestry consulting firm.
The successful candidate will exhibit a wide range of skills necessary to operate in the highly competitive consulting forestry world. This person should have a working knowledge of restoration ecology, excellent oral and written skills and proficiencies with the full range of forest technology including software used to complete projects. Other experience desired includes forest inventory and cruising systems used in the PNW, and a working understanding of the range of silvicultural systems used in the PNW, both industrial and alternative.
Requirements:
v Must two years of secondary education in Forest Management, Restoration Ecology or related field with demonstrated coursework in Botany and Ecology.
v Must have a working understanding of the use of PC’s including the following programs: MS Excel, MS Word, MS Outlook, MS IE.
v Experience with GPS mapping.
v Excellent plant identification skills.
v Ability to perform field work in a variety of weather and topographic conditions.
v Open minded and enthusiastic about taking on new challenges, tasks, and projects.
v Self-motivated, high level of work ethic and able to work unsupervised for long periods of time.
v Be a licensed driver with a clean driving record.
Compensation:
Ø Salary: Negotiable
This position is a full-time seasonal position with the possibility to become a permanent full-time position with benefits.
How to Apply:
Email a Resume, transcript, Cover letter and three letters of reference to:
Kathy Dunn
kathy@irmforestry.com<mailto:Kathy@irmforestry.com>
541-929-3408