Forester - Part Time

About Environmental Assessment Services

Environmental Assessment Services, LLC (EAS) is part of the KOMAN Family of Companies, a group of wholly owned subsidiaries of Natives of Kodiak, Inc. (NOK), an Alaska Native Corporation.

At EAS, we specialize in environmental consulting, natural resource management, environmental planning, and scientific field services. Our teams support federal agencies, including the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Department of Defense, and other government clients, through environmental compliance, habitat restoration, natural and cultural resource management, environmental assessments, and field data collection.

We combine technical expertise, innovative field technologies, and practical solutions to help our clients protect, manage, and restore natural resources while meeting their operational objectives.

As part of the KOMAN Family of Companies, our work supports more than successful projects. Our Alaska Native ownership connects our business success to a larger purpose and the people and communities represented by Natives of Kodiak.

Why This Role Matters

As our Forester , you'll play an important role in managing and protecting forest resources throughout the Pacific Northwest. From conducting forest inventories and developing management plans to supporting timber harvest operations and habitat restoration, your work will help ensure forest resources are managed responsibly and sustainably.

You'll work closely with environmental professionals, project managers, and federal clients to collect and analyze field data, develop forestry management recommendations, and implement projects in challenging and remote environments.

This is a hands-on opportunity for someone who enjoys the balance of technical forestry work, problem-solving, and spending time in the field.

If you're an experienced forestry professional who thrives outdoors, enjoys working independently, and takes pride in delivering high-quality work, we'd love to hear from you.

What You'll Do

• Coordinate multiple forest inventory and planning projects supporting forest resource management.

• Provide technical advice and direction on the collection, warehousing, analysis, and reporting of forest inventory and vegetation resource data.

• Develop multi-cultural prescriptions to support forest management objectives.

• Develop land use plan proposal alternatives and modifications.

• Conduct statistical analysis of forestry and vegetation data to support management decisions and project recommendations.

• Perform location mapping, field data collection, data analysis, treatment implementation, and preparation of technical reports and documentation.

• Conduct extensive fieldwork in remote locations, including accessing challenging terrain using 4x4 vehicles.

• Perform and support forestry activities across the following technical areas:

• Forest Mensuration: Measure and evaluate forest stands, timber volume, growth, and resource conditions.

• Reforestation: Support forest regeneration, planting, and restoration activities.

• Timber Stand Improvement: Evaluate and implement treatments to improve forest health and productivity.

• Vegetation Management: Assess vegetation conditions and support vegetation management treatments.

• Timber Harvest Preparation: Assist with harvest planning, layout, and preparation.

• Timber Harvest: Support timber harvest operations, including hazard tree assessment and removal, small-scale timber harvesting, log marketing and consultation, and harvest appraisal.

• Site Restoration: Support restoration activities following forestry operations and other land disturbances.

• Timber Unit Layout: Conduct field layout and delineation of timber management units.

• Timber Inventory: Collect, evaluate, and document timber and forest resource inventory data.

• Project Documentation: Prepare accurate field records, technical reports, and supporting documentation.

• ArcGIS/Resource-Grade GPS Mapping: Use GIS and GPS technologies for field mapping, resource inventory, and data management.

• Evaluate forestry activities and projects for compliance with applicable federal laws, regulations, and guidance.

• Coordinate project activities, schedules, resources, and deliverables to ensure timely, accurate, and cost-effective results.

• Work collaboratively with clients, project teams, and other stakeholders to resolve technical challenges and support project objectives.

• Identify opportunities to improve field methods, technical processes, and service delivery.

What We're Looking For

Education

A four-year degree in forestry or a related subject-matter field from an accredited university that includes a minimum of 30 semester hours in biological, physical, or mathematical sciences or engineering, with at least 24 semester hours specifically in forestry.

Your coursework must include each of the following areas:

• Management of Renewable Resources: Coursework such as silviculture, forest management operations, timber management, wildland fire science or fire management, utilization of forest resources, forest regulation, recreational land management, watershed management, or wildlife and range habitat management.

• Forest Biology: Coursework such as dendrology, forest ecology, silvics, forest genetics, wood structure and properties, forest soils, forest entomology, or forest pathology.

• Forest Resource Measurements and Inventory: Coursework such as forest biometrics, forest mensuration, forest valuation, statistical analysis of forest resource data, renewable natural resource inventories and analysis, photogrammetry, or remote sensing.

Professional Experience and Technical Qualifications

• Minimum of two years of professional forestry experience.

• Experience working in the Pacific Northwest is required.

• Demonstrated experience conducting forest inventories, forest resource assessments, and forestry management activities.

• Experience in forest mensuration, reforestation, timber stand improvement, vegetation management, and timber harvest operations.

• Experience with timber harvest preparation, hazard tree assessment and removal, small-scale timber harvest, log marketing and consultation, and harvest appraisal.

• Experience with site restoration, timber unit layout, timber inventory, and project documentation.

• Proficiency with ArcGIS and resource-grade GPS mapping technologies.

• Experience collecting, analyzing, managing, and reporting forestry and vegetation resource data.

• Ability to conduct statistical analyses and translate technical findings into practical recommendations.

• Knowledge of applicable federal environmental and natural resource regulations, compliance requirements, and project guidance.

• Extensive fieldwork experience, including operating 4x4 vehicles in remote access areas.

• Strong technical writing, documentation, communication, and organizational skills.

• Ability to manage multiple projects, establish priorities, meet deadlines, and deliver accurate, high-quality results.

• Strong problem-solving skills, sound judgment, and the ability to adapt to changing field conditions.

• Ability to collaborate effectively with clients, colleagues, contractors, and other project stakeholders.

Even Better If You Have

These aren't necessarily required, but they could help you hit the ground running:

• Registration as a Certified Forester.

• Experience supporting federal forestry or natural resource management projects.

• Experience coordinating multiple forestry projects, including scheduling, budgeting, and contractor oversight.

• Experience developing land use alternatives, forestry prescriptions, and resource management recommendations.

• Experience identifying opportunities to improve forestry programs, field methods, and technical services.

What We Offer

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance

• 401(k) retirement plan

• Paid time off

• Paid holidays

• Opportunities for professional development and career growth

• The opportunity to support meaningful environmental and natural resource management projects

Benefits and eligibility are subject to applicable company plans and employment classification.

What to Expect From Our Hiring Process

We know applying for a job can sometimes feel like sending your resume into a black hole. Our goal is to make the process straightforward, respectful, and conversational.

1. Recruiter Conversation: You'll start with a conversation with a member of our Talent team. We'll learn more about your experience, what you're looking for next, and tell you more about KOMAN, EAS, and the opportunity.

2. Hiring Manager Interview: Next, you'll meet with the hiring manager to dig deeper into the position, your experience, the team, and the work you'd be supporting.

3. Final Conversation: Depending on the role, you may meet additional members of the team, project leadership, or other key stakeholders. This is also your opportunity to get a better feel for the people you'd be working with and ask any remaining questions.

4. Offer & Onboarding: If it's a match on both sides, our Talent and HR teams will guide you through the offer and onboarding process so you know what to expect before your first day.

Apply today to start a conversation with our Talent team.

EEO/AAP:

It is the company’s policy to select, place, train and promote the most qualified individuals based upon relevant factors such as work quality, attitude, and experience, so as to provide Equal Employment Opportunity for all employees in compliance with applicable local, state and federal laws and without regard to non-work related factors such as race, color, religion/creed, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, or other protected status. When applicable, the company’s policy of non-discrimination applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, training, transfer, promotion, placement, layoff, compensation, termination, reduction in force, and benefits. It is the company’s business philosophy and practice to provide reasonable accommodation, according to applicable state and federal laws, to all qualified individuals with physical or mental disabilities.

Additional Job Duties:

This job description is intended to describe the general content and requirements for performance of this job. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all job duties, responsibilities and requirements. Other duties may be assigned and the company reserves the right to modify, interpret and apply the job description as necessary. This job description is not a contract for employment.