Resource Forester

TIAA

. Support silviculture planning and implementation, including reforestation and nursery coordination, density management, vegetation and damage control, forest health, regeneration surveys, and precommercial thinning surveys .

Posted 11/5/2026full-timeGearhart • Oregon • United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $75,000 - $105,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in forest management, including silviculture planning, GIS data management, and compliance with forestry regulations. Proficient in drone operations and contract administration, with strong organizational and communication skills.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Forest Management ExperienceGIS Data ManagementDrone OperationsOregon Commercial Pesticide Applicator LicenseContract Administration

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Hard Skills

Silviculture PlanningForest InventoryStand MeasurementsRemote SensingAerial ImageryGIS Data ManagementDrone/UAS OperationsContract NegotiationBudgetingForecasting

Soft Skills

Strong OrganizationPrioritizationCommunicationPlanningAbility to Work Independently

Tools & Technologies

ArcGIS ProArcGIS Field MapsArcGIS OnlineGeodatabasesMicrosoft OutlookMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft Word

Certifications & Qualifications

Oregon Commercial Pesticide Applicator LicenseFAA Part 107 Certification

Industry Keywords

Forest Practices ActSFI StandardsTimberland ManagementForest EngineeringField Inspections

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Remote Sensing

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support silviculture planning and implementation, including reforestation and nursery coordination, density management, vegetation and damage control, forest health, regeneration surveys, and precommercial thinning surveys
Assist with forest inventory, stand measurements, plot work, field inspections, and forestry data collection
Maintain and quality-check GIS and forestry data for stand boundaries, roads, streams, harvest units, inventory depletions, and other operational layers
Build and maintain Field Maps projects and offline maps for forestry staff and contractors
Support drone operations, imagery collection, remote-sensing workflows, drone-derived tree counts and heights, automated change detection, and Geo AI applications
Participate in procuring and administering third-party forestry and engineering services, including contractor qualification, bid analysis, negotiations, contract execution, and compliance monitoring
Confirm required notifications, permits, licenses, and easements before fieldwork begins
Maintain compliance with applicable laws, licensing standards, forest-practice requirements, SFI standards, and best management practices
Maintain working relationships with contractors, regulators, partner organizations, and the public
Communicate environmental and financial risks promptly, respond to information requests, and support delivery of services meeting client commitments
Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

Minimum of 2+ years of forest management, timberland management, forest engineering, or forest operations management experience in a work, academic and/or internship setting
University degree preferred
Bachelor of Science degree in forest management, forest engineering, or forest operations management preferred
Strong organization, prioritization, communication, planning, budgeting, and forecasting skills
Ability to work independently and collaboratively
Ability to prepare bid prospectuses and negotiate, administer, and revise contracts
Understanding of applicable federal, state, and local requirements, particularly the Oregon Forest Practices Act
Oregon Commercial Pesticide Applicator License, or ability to obtain one
Experience with ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Field Maps, ArcGIS Online or Enterprise, geodatabases, GIS data management, aerial imagery, and basic remote sensing
Drone/UAS experience and FAA Part 107 certification, or willingness to obtain it, preferred
Familiarity with forestry inventory and cruising systems and experience working with contractors or field crews
Proficiency with Microsoft Outlook, Excel, and Word
Valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record
Ability to work outdoors over rough terrain in all weather conditions and lift up to 50 pounds

Benefits

Comp & perks

Superior retirement program
Competitive health, wellness, and work life offerings
Incentive program linked to performance may be available, including annual discretionary incentive programs, non-annual sales incentive plans, or other non-annual incentive plans
Future-focused skills and AI tools
Meaningful learning experiences and development pathways
Hybrid Flex work arrangement