Forestry Technician Job at Stambaugh Ness, Paint Lick, KY

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  • Stambaugh Ness
  • Paint Lick, KY

Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

SEASONAL FORESTRY TECHNICIAN

Location: Paint Lick, Kentucky or Shepherdsville, Kentucky

Amount of Travel: Estimated between 80% - 100% during peak seasons

About this Opportunity

Do you have the passion to advance a conservation ethic, inspire biological curiosity, and drive environmental innovation?Are you looking for an opportunity to grow and develop your skillset with some of the most passionate and multidisciplinary technical experts in the industry?Then this might be the perfect opportunity for you!

Copperhead Environmental Consulting is expanding our team and actively seeking a Forestry Technician to join our family of foresters, wildlife and aquatic biologists, planners and environmental scientists.This is a seasonal position driven by current and future projects. We are seeking a candidate who is looking to develop a long-term career in the environmental consulting industry and is open to diversification across the company.

Why Copperhead?

Copperhead is a growing full-service environmental firm headquartered in the historic village of Paint Lick, Kentucky, but with satellite offices across the Eastern U.S.To ensure our clients receive the highest quality services, we remain dedicated and focused on our scientific disciplines. Our mission is exceptional service and expertise driven by a passion for the natural world.Copperhead has been voted Best Places to Work in Kentucky multiple times. If this resonates with you, then Copperhead may be just the place for you!

Key Benefits

Competitive salary

Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance

401k, including a company match

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Primary Responsibilities

Implement specific forest management actions to fulfill project objectives such as:

  • Mechanical and chemical timber stand improvement (TSI)
  • Herbicide applications
  • Tree planting
  • Forest Inventory
  • Direct field operations in the absence of the Lead Forester.
  • Operate forestry equipment such as chainsaws, off road vehicles, and large capacity herbicide sprayers safely and effectively.
  • Coordinate with Lead Forester and clients as needed.
  • Maintain field equipment and vehicles.
  • Implement pollinator / wildlife habitat project implementation

Required Qualifications

  • Associates or Bachelors degree (or working towards degree) in forestry, wildlife management, or related science is preferred. Previous related work experience may be substituted for education.
  • 1+ Years of forest management experience preferred.
  • Experience working with or knowledge of natural systems.
  • Knowledge of forest and wildlife management techniques preferred
  • Ability to identify trees and plants by species is required
  • Ability to operate trucks and UTVs in an off-road environment.
  • Ability to work in rugged terrain long distances from vehicles.

Preferred Skills and Certifications

  • Possess, or have the ability to obtain, a Kentucky Pesticide Applicators License.

For More Info. & To Apply

Visit Our Career Page

Equal Opportunity Employment

Copperhead Environmental Consulting is an equal employment opportunity employer and seeks diversity in its workforce.We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, genetic information, ethnic or national origin, marital status, or other statuses protected by law.

Candidates must be able to pass a background check. Drug testing may be required for specific clients and projects.

Job Tags

Holiday work, Work experience placement, Seasonal work, Long distance,

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