Forest Ranger
Core
Manage and monitor sustainable forest harvesting operations, including tree assessment, operational inspection, and environmental compliance.
Role type
Field operations specialist (forestry)
Builds
Sustainable timber harvesting plans and compliant operational activities
Domain
Forestry / Natural resource management
Required skills
Off-road vehicle operation (4WD/ATV), field equipment handling, spatial mapping systems (ArcGIS/GPS), stakeholder coordination, timber harvesting planning, safety compliance
Preferred skills
Rural work history, practical problem-solving, physical fitness for uneven terrain
Technologies
ArcGIS, Google Earth, GPS, 4WD vehicles, off-road vehicles
Responsibilities
Assess and mark trees, inspect harvesting operations, operate 4WDs in remote terrain, use mapping systems for planning, coordinate with stakeholders, assist with timber sale documentation
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on field role