Inventory Forester (Biotech)
Who you are
You're detail-oriented, comfortable working outdoors in a variety of conditions, and just as confident working with data on a computer. You enjoy combining time in the woods with time analyzing results, and you take pride in producing accurate, reliable information. You like working independently but also collaborating with others to support forest management decisions.
What the job is
As an Inventory Forester, you'll be directly involved in collecting, processing, and maintaining forest inventory and related data for our timberlands. You'll perform field measurements, verify plot data, and work with aerial imagery to keep records accurate and up to date.
This role is a mix of fieldwork and office work - gathering information in the woods, then ensuring it's processed correctly in our data management systems. You'll also assist with acquisition due diligence, tactical harvest planning, and other projects that rely on precise forest resource data.
What you'll do
Inventory & Planning
· Collect forest inventory data and perform field cruises, including check cruises for quality control.
· Prepare maps and materials for fieldwork, and coordinate with contractors as needed.
· Process, analyze, and upload inventory and quality control data to the management system.
· Contribute to 3-4 year tactical harvest planning and quarterly reporting.
· Identify opportunities to improve inventory processes and stay current on new technologies.
Data Management
· Maintain accurate silviculture, harvest, and spatial data.
· Use aerial and drone imagery to support spatial data updates.
· Conduct field audits to verify timber typing consistency.
· Assist in training foresters on best practices for data entry and maintenance.
Acquisitions & Dispositions
· Review and verify seller inventory data during acquisitions.
· Conduct field checks to validate and improve valuation data.
· Help transition acquisition data into company systems.
What the department is like
You'll work with a collaborative forestry team that values accuracy, continuous improvement, and clear communication. We share information, support each other's field work, and work together to keep our data reliable and useful for management decisions.
Required
Bachelor's degree in Forestry or closely related field
5 + years of overall experience in timber cruising, GIS, or forest management, with a minimum of 3 years of related experience in inventory management
Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Access, Word)
Working knowledge of ArcGIS and experience with Microsoft SQL
Working knowledge of statistics analysis and ability to process inventory data
Strong attention to detail, problem-solving skills, and ability to work independently
Preferred
· Advanced degree (MS) in Forestry or Resource Management with emphasis on quantification
· Expert in forest mensuration skills
· Experience with aerial or drone imagery
· Supervisory experience
Work environment & travel
· Combination of fieldwork in forested areas and office-based work located in Athens, GA, with flexibility for remote or hybrid work as business needs allow.
· Field conditions include uneven terrain and variable weather
· Travel requiring 6-8 overnight stays per month
· Ability to lift up to 25 lbs. and intermittent need to work in field for up to 8 hours traversing several miles on foot
Compensation Details: Pay range: $74,504.00 - $111,756.00. The pay range listed is just one component of Green Diamond's total compensation package. Other rewards include eligibility to receive a company-wide annual financial performance bonus, and the opportunity to receive an individual performance-based bonus, candidate referral bonuses, and spot bonuses.
Green Diamond offers generous benefits including medical/vision and dental, life and disability insurance, 401(k) plan with match and profit sharing, and an employee assistance program. Reimbursements for work related safety equipment, and wellness. Paid time off includes 9 designated and up to 2 floating (personal) holidays, 10 days' vacation, 10 days sick leave, 30 days parental leave, 3 days bereavement, jury duty, 1 volunteer day, and 5 days family care. Company vehicle for business use. More benefits information can be found at GreenDiamond.com.
Who Green Diamond is: We grow and nurture forests, a renewable resource to build homes, schools, and household necessities, harnessing carbon every single day we operate. We're a family-owned company that is guided by our values of environmental stewardship and supporting our local communities. We do what's right, even when it is the harder path to follow. We focus on the health and safety of our people first - by taking care of all of our resources, we plan to be here for another 130 years.
