- Medical insurance coverage with Anthem Blue Cross/Blue Shield – with significant Company contribution towards premium (up to a Company contribution of 100% depending on plan selected)
- Dental insurance coverage – with significant Company contribution towards premium
- Vison insurance – with significant Company contribution towards premium
- Flexible spending plans
- 401k with 3% company matching (with a 3% employee contribution) or 4% company matching (with a 5% employee contribution)
- Short Term disability insurance coverage – 100% Company paid
- Long Term disability insurance coverage – 100% company paid
- $50,000 life insurance – 100% Company paid. Additional coverage limits can be added by the employee
- 4 weeks paid personal time off
- 11 holidays
- Marking annual timber harvests as prescribed for multiple objectives.
- Painting boundaries and collecting GPS data for the creation of harvest maps.
- Preparing burn areas and equipment for prescribed fire.
- Assisting with the ignition and mop-up of prescribed fire to acreage identified in the annual prescribed fire plan at Fort Jackson, SC.
- Completes post-burn evaluations and collection of fire weather data necessary for reporting requirements.
- Conducting pre and post timber harvest inventory.
- Managing data on inventory software for desktop and mobile device for field collection.
- Assisting with wildlife management practices including prepping and planting food plot fields, inventorying and maintaining RCW clusters and migratory bird boxes, and conducting other wildlife surveys.
- College Degree in Forestry, Natural Resource Management, Wildlife Biology, or related discipline with at least 3 years of field experience.
- Ability and willingness to work in challenging field conditions, including long days and inclement weather (extreme heat/humidity, cold).
- Must be comfortable working independently and collaboratively.
- Strong work ethic.
- Experience with ATVs, off-road vehicle operation, and 4-wheel drive vehicles on unimproved roads.
- Preferred candidate will also have:
- The ability to safely operate chainsaws, vehicles, agricultural tractors, and implements.
- A clear understanding of the theories of forestry and wildlife management and the ecological management of the longleaf pine ecosystem.
- Experience with GPS units and capable of independent navigation.
- Experience marking and cruising timber
-
Forestry Sales Specialist
3 days ago
Linder Industrial Machinery Company West Columbia, United StatesJob Description · Job DescriptionJob Summary: · This position is responsible for securing profitable business of the represented Forestry Equipment product lines and developing sustainable Customer relationships, through sound business practices and integrity. · Responsibilities: ...
-
President
1 week ago
IDEX Consulting Ltd South Carolina, United StatesYour chance to be the lead singer, lead guitarist and songwriter...President of your own Insurance agency with equity to reward you for your success. Sounds great, right? Read on if you think so... · A fiercely independent insurance broker in the South East have a unique opportun ...
-
Management & Engineering Technologies International, Inc. Washington, United StatesThe U.S. Forest Service (USFS) Office of International Programs may require the services of a country coordinator to help administer U.S. government (USG) and other various donor-funded programs in Cameroon. · Background · The USFS, with funding from the U.S. Agency for Internati ...
-
Events Specialist
1 week ago
The Society of American Foresters Washington, United StatesGENERAL SUMMARYThe Society of American Foresters (SAF) is the national scientific and educational organization representing the forestry profession in the United States. Founded in 1900 by Gifford Pinchot, it is the largest professional society for foresters and other forest mana ...
-
Cost & Pricing Consultant - Washington, DC
1 week ago
National Cooperative Business Association CLUSA Washington, United StatesDepartment: Compliance, Cost and Pricing · Position: Cost and Pricing Consultant · For over 60 years, the National Cooperative Business Association CLUSA International (NCBA CLUSA) has contributed to high-impact international development projects in more than 85 countries in Asia ...
-
Events Specialist
1 week ago
The Society of American Foresters Washington, United StatesJob Description · Job Description · GENERAL SUMMARY · The Society of American Foresters (SAF) is the national scientific and educational organization representing the forestry profession in the United States. Founded in 1900 by Gifford Pinchot, it is the largest professional so ...
-
Events Specialist
1 week ago
The Society of American Foresters Washington, United StatesGENERAL SUMMARY · The Society of American Foresters (SAF) is the national scientific and educational organization representing the forestry profession in the United States. Founded in 1900 by Gifford Pinchot, it is the largest professional society for foresters and other forest m ...
-
Marketing Communications Specialist
6 days ago
The Society of American Foresters Washington, United StatesGeneral Summary · The Society of American Foresters (SAF) is the national scientific and educational organization representing the forestry profession in the United States. Founded in 1900 by Gifford Pinchot, it is the largest professional society for foresters and other forest ...
-
Marketing Communications Specialist
1 week ago
The Society of American Foresters Washington, United StatesGeneral SummaryThe Society of American Foresters (SAF) is the national scientific and educational organization representing the forestry profession in the United States. Founded in 1900 by Gifford Pinchot, it is the largest professional society for foresters and other forest mana ...
-
Management & Engineering Technologies International, Inc. Washington, United StatesSKILLS SEARCH · Dushanbe, Tajikistan March, 2024 · Management and Engineering Technologies, Inc. (METI), a close partner of the US Forest Service (USFS), may require the services of a Tajikistan HR & Finance Coordinator to support the development and implementation of the "Stre ...
-
Tajikistan Finance Manager
1 week ago
Management & Engineering Technologies International, Inc. Washington, United StatesSKILLS SEARCH · Dushanbe, Tajikistan March, 2024 · Management and Engineering Technologies, Inc. (METI), a close partner of the US Forest Service (USFS), may require the services of a Tajikistan HR & Finance Coordinator to support the development and implementation of the "Stre ...
-
Sustainable Carbon Life Cycle Analyst
1 week ago
WORK180 USA Washington, United StatesExcited about this role, but not sure if you meet 100% of the criteria? Employers would still love to hear from you. · Nuseed delivers VALUE BEYOND YIELD · through Canola, Carinata, Sorghum and Sunflower seed for farm customers and new plant-based solutions for end-use customers ...
-
Management & Engineering Technologies International, Inc. Washington, United StatesSKILLS SEARCH · Dushanbe, Tajikistan March, 2024 · Management and Engineering Technologies, Inc. (METI), a close partner of the US Forest Service (USFS), may require the services of a Tajikistan HR & Finance Coordinator to support the development and implementation of the "Stre ...
Lead Forestry Specialist - Columbia, United States - Ayuda Companies
Description
Lead Forestry Specialist (Timber Sale Preparation and Prescribed Fire)
Ayuda Companies - Fort Jackson, Columbia, SC
Full-time employment: Non-Exempt
Compensation: $19 - $24/hr commensurate with experience
Company Overview:
Ayuda Companies is a successful small business providing expertise and innovation across the environmental, restoration, and compliance service sectors nationwide. Ayuda supports the Department of Defense, NASA, and various commercial clients.
We offer competitive pay and an excellent benefits package including:
Ayuda's success is due to our commitment to our valued employees, establishing lasting partnerships, and providing innovative, high-quality services. We conduct our business ethically, honestly and with integrity in everything we do. We leverage our multi-disciplinary strength to benefit our clients and we communicate, collaborate, and execute together as a team.
Position Overview:
The candidate will provide technical support to the Natural Resources Conservation and Endangered Species Act compliance programs at Fort Jackson to include forestry, wildland fire, endangered species conservation, and other wildlife management.
The candidate will preferably have completed NWCG S130/S190 wildland fire training and have experience with wildland fire.
Primary job duties include:
30% - Timber Marking
30% - Prescribed Fire
25% - Timber Inventory
15% - Other Duties as Assigned
Candidate must be able to perform physical tasks such as walking while carrying at least 20 lbs for extended periods of time. Candidate should also be capable of lifting and carrying 50 lbs for a short duration. Environment requires working in dense vegetation and in hot, humid weather, raking RCW cavity trees, preparing areas for prescribed burns, and conducting prescribed burns.
Qualifications:
Candidate must be a U.S. Citizen, have a current driver's license, be able to pass a background security investigation, and have an original copy of their birth certificate. Typical work schedule is Monday through Friday, 8 hours per day. Schedule will be determined by work activities and may exceed 8 hours in one day. Occasional weekend or holiday work may occur.