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Technical Services Forester / GIS

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Title
Technical Services Forester / GIS
Organization
Forest Resource Consultants, Inc.
Description

Job responsibilities:


• Participate with our Technical Services team, which provides various technical services
to FRC managers and clients.


• Develop an understanding of the FRC business model, especially the importance of
producing high quality products in a cost‐effective manner.


• Develop a thorough understanding of ArcGIS and associated tools, including an
understanding of relational databases such as SQL Server and their use at FRC.


• Maintain and update property level spatial and attribute data within ArcGIS or similar
systems.


• Develop an understanding of FRC’s internal inventory processor and assist with inventory
design, processing, and reporting.


• Provide support for FRC’s handheld field data collection systems and inventory data
transfer.


• Generate various project related maps, reports, and documents for clients.


• Provide managers with insight on innovations in the geo‐spatial arena.


• Assist managers in the competitive bid process through support of mapping and data
management time‐and‐expense estimates.


• Assist with other special projects as requested.


• Promote a positive image of FRC with clients, associates, contractors, and the general
public.


Qualifications
Requirements:
 Bachelor’s Degree or higher in Forestry and 5 years practical experience.
ï‚· Practical experience with ArcGIS or similar mapping and data management
systems.
ï‚· Practical experience in inventory design, workup, and reporting.
ï‚· Good understanding of biometrics, mensuration, volume equations, quantitative
analysis, and statistics.
ï‚· Working knowledge of other standard computer software packages, e.g., Word,
Excel, and Access (especially databases).
ï‚· Working knowledge of forest finance and economics.
ï‚· Must possess good verbal and written communication skills.
ï‚· Must possess good interpersonal skills and be able to work well with others in team
production situations.
ï‚· Ability and willingness to take on new projects with little supervision.
ï‚· Ability and willingness to travel occasionally.
Salary
Negotiable
Job Type
Full Time Experienced
Location
Macon, Georgia United States
Posted on
2019-06-20
Expires on
2019-08-19
Desired Start Date
Not provided
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