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American Forest Management, Inc.

District Manager

American Forest Management, Inc., Underwood, Washington, United States, 98651

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Columbia Gorge District . Reporting to the Region Manager, the District Manager will oversee 75,000 acres of forestland in Washington and Oregon in the Columbia Gorge region. The role involves managing existing operations, driving new forest-management business, and supervising a team of 4 employees. About AFM

American Forest Management, Inc. (AFM). Founded in 1966, AFM is a leading national forestry consulting firm based in Charlotte, North Carolina. The company sustainably manages and provides timberland consulting and real estate services for privately owned timberland throughout the United States, Panama and Costa Rica. AFM’s team of professionals focuses on meeting client needs by providing a complete range of forestry services. Our regionally dispersed offices allow individualized services, and our large overall size enables coordination of teams of foresters and technical specialists for large, complex jobs. AFM’s services include land and wildlife management, land sale and acquisition services, forest inventory and design, growth and yield modeling, cash flow projections, environmental and farmland services, appraisal, forest resource data management and harvest scheduling. Responsibilities

Prepare budgets, annual operating plans, forecasts, and reports for clients. Oversee the management of contractors in the implementation of forest operations. Manage contract negotiation for management operations, timber, and land sales to assure compliance with government regulations and client objectives. Lead a four-person team in alignment with the Company mission, vision, core values, and policies. Manage team performance and safety. All aspects of fieldwork, office work, analysis, and reporting. Utilize Geographic Information System (GIS) for effective property management. Operate within the Sustainable Forestry Initiative's objectives. Fulfill other assignments from the Region Manager. Soft skills: communication, leadership, adaptability, problem solving, decision making, time management, conflict resolution, and team building. Qualifications

Bachelor’s in Forestry; Master in Forestry; or related field. Minimum preferred 10 years of experience in forest operations including silviculture management, harvesting, timber marketing, and forest inventory. Supervisory experience preferred. Capability to work in challenging field conditions. Experience with Washington Forest Practice Rules and Oregon Forest Practices Rules. Knowledge and ability to work within the performance standards of the Sustainable Forestry Initiative (SFI). Highly proficient in Microsoft Office products; working knowledge of GIS & GPS applications. Ability to multi-task, prioritize in a fast-paced work environment, work independently, and make client-based business decisions. Strong written, verbal, and listening communication skills. Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities. Ability to work within and lead a team of foresters. Must have personal skills necessary to communicate with clients, contractors, and various stakeholders. Valid Driver’s License with safe vehicle operation skills. Work Environment

Office and remote field environment. At times works alone in remote forest lands accessed by private, unimproved roads where off-road driving skills are required. Involves working long periods outdoors, sometimes in adverse weather conditions including summer heat and extreme cold. Salary And Benefits

Expected salary range: $95,000-$125,000, commensurate with experience. Additional compensation: Company provided vehicle with unlimited personal use Eligible for annual and new business bonus plans Paid vacations, sick time and holidays Medical, Dental, and Vision healthcare plans Short- & Long-Term Disability plans available 401(K) retirement plan with matching company contributions Educational Assistance Reimbursement Program Equal Employment Opportunity

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or national origin. Note: This description reflects the role as described in the source content and does not introduce new facts beyond the original information.

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