Job and Contractor Opportunities Forest Manager Job Description General Information Job TitleForest ManagerLocation41 Saint Bernard StreetSaranac Lake, NY 12983Job CategoryManagementJob TypeSalary ExemptRequired DegreeTwo-Year Degree Position Summary Under the direct supervision of a Division Forester or Property Manager, a Forest Manager with The Molpus Woodlands Goup, LLC (“MWG”), a Forest Manager is responsible for managing any and all functions relative to land management activities and marketing and harvesting forest products on lands owned by MWG clients. These land management activities may include but not be limited to, performing and/or contracting all silvicultural activities, all public relations issues (rights-of-way, easements, boundary line, etc.) and all other land use issues (hunting clubs, seismic activity, leases, etc.). Manage all properties to comply with each state’s Best Management Practices and follow SFI® & FSC guidelines. Marketing and harvesting functions may include evaluating, negotiating, scheduling, monitoring, and the auditing of activities associated with short and/or long term timber sales contracts. Essential Functions Assist in preparation of monthly, quarterly, annual, and 5-year plans and budgets for the land management function within a specific geographic division. Serve as the primary contact person for silvicultural activities performed either in-house or through contractual arrangements on lands of clients of MWG within a specific geographic division. Serve as a primary local contact person for public relations and land use issues within a specific geographic division. Serve as a primary local contact person for hunting leases on client’s property and ensures income from this source is maximized. Serve as a primary contact person with loggers working on property of MWG clients and work with loggers to ensure the proper merchandizing of timber cut from these lands. Ensure harvesting meets the Best Management Practices for the state where property is located and loggers are trained to maintain compliance under SFI® & FSC certified properties. Implement strategies to ensure overall timber security for timber growing and being removed from lands of MWG clients. Provide on-ground support and recommends and implements appropriate action on land-use issues such as easements, rights-of-way, boundary lines, seismic requests, and other miscellaneous leases within a specific geographic division. Assist with marketing land sales. A real estate license or the desire to obtain one is a plus. Education, Experience, and Skills Required Bachelor of Science Degree in Forest Management or a closely related field, an Associate Degree in Forestry or a closely related field, and/or five years’ experience in forestry silvicultural research and/or forestry land management. Strong verbal, organizational and interpersonal skills. Self-motivation and ability to make decisions with minimal input are essential qualities. Proficiency with common business computer software, that may include spreadsheet and word-processing software. Must be a dependable team player with strong ethics. Must be trained and experienced in typical woods safety programs and be committed to positively addressing unsafe behaviors and situations encountered in the workplace. Must be trained in forest industry’s principles of sustainable forestry. The Molpus Woodlands Group, LLC is an equal opportunity employer. Contact Info Jeff Denkenberger Regional Operations Director jdenkenberger@molpus.com Nick Brunette Division Forester nbrunette@molpus.com Location Saranac Lake, New York Apply NameEmail MessageResumeMax. file size: 50 MB.