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Posted: January 11, 2012
Position: Forester/Forest Technician
Organization: The Conservation Fund
Location: Caspar, CA
Compensation: Commensurate with experience
The Conservation Fund is seeking a Forester / Forest Technician to provide field support for our North Coast Forest Conservation Program in Mendocino County, California. The position will work on all of the Funds North Coast properties to aid in forest inventories, Timber Harvest Plan preparation (including watercourse classification and timber marking), watershed restoration projects, community outreach, and wildlife and botanical assessments. It is desired that the candidate, with the training and experience gained through this work, will have the potential to take on more direct land management responsibilities, such as Timber Harvest Plan drafting and oversight of contractors. The Conservation Funds North Coast Forest Conservation Initiative was launched in 2004 with the acquisition of the 24,000-acre Garcia River Forest, followed two years later with the addition of 16,000 acres in the Big River and Salmon Creek watersheds. By acquiring these properties, the Fund seeks to demonstrate that large tracts of intensively managed coastal forest can gradually be returned to sustainable timber production and ecological vitality through the use of innovative financing and patient management by a nonprofit organization in partnership with private and public agencies and community stakeholders. Management plans for these properties, along with other reference documents, can be found at http://www.conservationfund.org/north_coast_forests.
The qualified candidate will have a valid California drivers license and safe driving record, as well as good communication and organizational skills. Should be a hard worker with previous experience providing field forestry services, or related work, in a safe and reliable manner. Should be familiar with California forest practice regulations and have a desire to work as a member of a multi-disciplinary team dedicated to sustainable forestry. Must be capable of safely traveling to and from remote field sites and performing physical work in various weather conditions and on difficult and hazardous terrain. Fluency in Spanish desired but not required. Degree in forest management or a related field is expected. Women, minorities and veterans are especially encouraged to apply. The Conservation Fund offers a complete benefits package including health insurance, life insurance, retirement, paid vacation and continuing education opportunities. For additional information visit our website at www.conservationfund.org. We are and equal opportunity employer.
To Apply: Qualified/interested candidates should send their resume and cover letter with salary requirements to: The Conservation Fund Attention: HR 1655 Ft. Myer Drive Suite 1300 Arlington, VA 22209 E-mail:
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Fax: (703) 525-4610
Deadline: Until Filled
Posted: October 27
Position: Forest Operations Manager
Organization: The Conservation Fund
Location: Chapel Hill, NC
Salary: Commensurate with experience
We are seeking a manager for day-to-day operations on fee/timberland acquisitions and assist with dispositions of fee land and easement sales. Will maintain and enhance neighbor, partner and stakeholder relationships. Will manage/grow a team of consultants on all of the TCF and New Forest Fund (NFF) forested properties east of the Mississippi River as well as execute, monitor, adjust and report on the progress of these pro-forma business plans. Monitor regional product pricing and market trends.
For additional information visit our website at www.conservationfund.org. We offer a great benefits package.
How to apply: Qualified/interested candidates should send their resume/cover letter w/salary requirements to:
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Deadline: Open until filled
Posted: September 26
Position: Manager Forest Carbon Projects
Organization: Blue Source
Location: San Francisco, CA
Salary: Blue Source offers an excellent benefits package and a competitive salary that is commensurate with experience.
Founded in 2001, Blue Source is the leader in North American carbon markets, finance, and project development. Blue Source has established the largest portfolio of carbon projects and credits in North America, with over a dozen project types located in nearly every U.S. state and Canadian province, and over 20 million credits sold to pre-compliance and voluntary market buyers. Blue Source is headquartered in Salt Lake City, with offices in San Francisco, Calgary, and Toronto. Manager Forest Carbon Projects Blue Source seeks a Manager Forest Carbon Projects to work closely with the Blue Source forestry team to identify, contract, and develop new forest carbon projects. The Manager will be the primary forest project technical lead, providing carbon and financial analyses through every stage of project evaluation, validation, verification, and monitoring. This position will also oversee the forest carbon inventory and verification processes, managing third-party contractors and coordinating associated fieldwork and analyses. This is an excellent opportunity for a mid-level professional seeking a dynamic position in the center of the forest carbon market.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities
The Manager Forest Carbon Projects will perform the following and other duties as assigned:
Provide forest carbon inventory designs consistent with existing standards.
Perform statistical analyses of inventory and other data sets.
Develop forest carbon stock estimates based on inventory results or other available data.
Model future forest growth using recognized models (e.g., Forest Growth Simulator).
Estimate timber production and financial returns of alternative forest management plans.
Analyze financial costs and benefits of carbon project development.
Prepare written project documents and models for verifiers, management, and other stakeholders.
Perform regulatory and financial due diligence; maintain associated project records.
Manage third-party inventory development, validation, and verification process.
Qualifications
The successful candidate will have the following minimum qualifications:
1 - 4 years of experience in forest carbon finance or project development
Bachelors or graduate degree in forestry (or another applicable scientific discipline)
Solid quantitative skills and experience in forest growth modeling, GIS mapping and analysis, timber cruise design, and statistical analysis
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
Experience in forest management or harvest plan design
Expertise in project management and demonstrated ability to coordinate among various stakeholders
Ability to self-motivate and work independently
Knowledge of and experience in forest carbon policy, soil carbon analyses, and carbon protocols and accounting standards a plus
Experience marketing forestry services to forest owners, investors, and advisors a plus
Experience working in a variety of North American forest types a plus
Strong interest in climate change and environmental issues Compensation and Benefits Blue Source offers an excellent benefits package and a competitive salary that is commensurate with experience. This position will be located in San Francisco, CA.
To be considered for this position, interested candidates must follow the link below to submit a resume, cover letter, and salary requirements. CEA Recruiting is assisting Blue Source with this search. Please direct all applications and inquiries to CEA Recruiting.
How to apply: Please visit http://www.ceaconsulting.com/what/position_details.aspx?client=CEA&jobId=168
Deadline: Position will remain open until filled.
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