Forest Analyst - Grass Valley, United States - TÜV SÜD America

Description

FRST is a forestry consulting firm located in Grass Valley, CA whose experienced professionals provide clients with advanced forest and vegetation management solutions through the application of innovative technology and science.

We are committed to high-quality professional service and client care, the conservation and wise use of natural resources, and strong business and land ethics.

Join our team of dynamic forest resource professionals and build your career in forest management
Job Purpose

Forest Analysts work primarily with our forest carbon project verification team on all aspects of verification and validation work, including conducting site visits primarily in North America (US, Mexico, and Canada) as well as other international locations, analysis of project modeling and quantification, audits of project documentation, and completion of verification reports.

Additionally, this position may provide support to our company's timberland management program including design, implementation, and analysis of timber inventories and appraisals, spatial data analysis and cartography (GIS), and some field work.

Duties and Responsibilities

Participate in all verification, validation, confirmation and other associated audit activities with ability to learn and follow verification requirements according to various forest carbon programs, registries, and tools (CA Air Resources Board Compliance Offset Program, voluntary programs such as the Climate Action Reserve, Climate Forward, Verified Carbon Standard, and the American Carbon Registry).

Assess project conformance with related methodologies to evaluate other ecosystem or social benefits such as CCB (Climate, Community and Biodiversity Standards) or SD VISta (Sustainable Development Verified Impact Standard)
Completion of on-site inventory audits including forest mensuration/check-cruising, harvest/silvicultural method analysis, boundary verification
Completion of data auditing of carbon quantification including growth and yield modeling
Evaluate the use of modeling software such as USFS Forest Vegetation Simulator (FVS), CBM-CFS3, Remsoft Woodstock, etc.
Evaluate GIS modeling for conformance to various forest carbon protocols/methodologies; GIS analysis and cartography and use of online/mobile GIS software for field data collection
Interview project personnel regarding harvesting activities and other regulatory compliance; interview project stakeholders for conformance to various forest carbon protocols/methodologies
Ongoing training for these responsibilities will be provided
Professional interaction with clients
Travel will be required (expected 20-40% time).
Must be committed to maintaining the confidentiality of all of employer, client, and project data and information
Working Conditions
This position spends extended periods of time working outdoors with travel
The position occasionally requires working and/or traveling on weekends

This position requires travel to remote locations with vehicles such as float planes, helicopters, fan boats, snowmobiles, all-terrain vehicles, etc.

Operate four-wheel drive vehicles in a safe manner on steep, muddy, or otherwise technical forest roads
Ability to lift 50 lbs and carry the load in a pack or vest
Do repetitive tasks with few breaks
Work in adverse weather conditions including but not limited to high and low temperatures, rain, snow, smoke, and dust
Walk, hike, or stand for extended periods of time with others and alone in steep, rugged, brushy, swampy, and/or remote terrain under adverse weather conditions
Minimum Qualifications
B.S. in Forestry or closely related field
3 years experience working in forestry or closely related field
High level of competency with forest inventory measurements, instruments, and sampling protocols
High proficiency in Microsoft Excel
High proficiency in the suite of ESRI GIS software
Interest in remote/rural travel
Proficiency in database management and database tools including Access, R, etc
Valid driver's license and clear driving record
Ability to drive vehicles in a safe manner and in accordance with company policy
Ability to work safely, effectively, and respectfully with others and alone in steep, rugged terrain under adverse weather conditions
Ability to navigate terrain with GPS or map and compass
Creativity and interest in utilizing new technologies
Interest in being involved with a wide variety of project types and stages
Excellent written and oral communication skills
State-issued Professional Forester credential or SAF Certified Forester or the ability to obtain a credential within 1 year
Desired Qualifications
Master's degree in forestry or closely related field
Experience and/or education in forest carbon inventory and analysis
Experience and proficiency with statistical analysis and biometrics
Experience and proficiency manipulating large datasets
Experience and proficiency with remote sensing and LiDAR data and software
ARB Accredited Offset Verifier or certification in other voluntary GHG protocols
Additional information

Equal Opportunity Employer – Disability and Veteran
TÜV SÜD America, Inc.

is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, marital status, genetics, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status and those laws, directives, and regulations of Federal, State, and Local governing bodies or agencies.

We participate in the E-Verify Employment Verification Program.
For more information on applicable equal employment regulations, please refer to the following: Labor Law 2024

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