Top 18 Conservation Jobs in Athens, Oh

Conservation Specialist/Forester
Capstone Properties Ltd. —Athens, OH
- $55,000 - $98,000 a year
- Full-time
- Writing skills
- Mid-level
- Bachelor's degree
- Employee assistance program
- Professional development assistance
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Science Instructor
Tri-County Career Center —Nelsonville, OH
- Online Application
- Classroom
- Anatomy knowledge
- Teaching Certification
- Dental insurance
Conservation Corps - Buckeye Trail Association Corps Team Member
Student Conservation Association, Inc —Shawnee, OH
- Weekends as needed
- 18 years or older
- Criminal background check
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Adjunct - Wildlife
Hocking College —Nelsonville, OH
- Classroom
- Mid-level
- Master's degree
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Student Employee Nature Center
Hocking College —Nelsonville, OH
- $12 - $13 an hour
- Full-time
- Classroom
- Driver's License
- Experience working with children
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Program Manager- Fish Management and Aquaculture Science
Hocking College —Nelsonville, OH
- $55,000 - $65,000 a year
- Email
- Mid-level
- Master's degree
- Bachelor's degree
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Adjunct Instructor- Natural Resources Law Enforcement
Hocking College —Nelsonville, OH
- Full-time
- Classroom
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- Master's degree
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Project Manager - Air Quality
SWCA Environmental Consultants —United States
- $102,047.40 - $134,152.20 a year
- Online Application
- Remote
- 7 years
- Bachelor of Science
- Engineering
- Profit sharing
- Health insurance

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Conservation Specialist/Forester

Capstone Properties Ltd.
Athens, OH

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Job Details

Full-time
$55,000 - $98,000 a year

Benefits

Employee assistance program
Professional development assistance
Retirement plan

Qualifications

Environmental stewardship
Spatial analysis
Mapping using GIS
Forest fire management
Spreadsheets
Writing skills
Field mapping
Customer inquiry handling
Bachelor's degree
GIS software
Forest management
Business management
Negotiation
Database software proficiency

Full Job Description

Job Summary

Position Overview
Capstone Forestry (www.capstonecompany.com), a real estate and property management company with a small timberland portfolio (3,500 acres), seeks a full-time forester to substantially grow its recreational and woodland preservation portfolio and develop a forest products and services business. The position plays a leadership role in the company, and would be responsible for all Capstone’s forestry management, acquisition, and recreational land activities, as well as take the lead in forming a broad-based forestry services company. Candidate must have an environmental stewardship ethic commitment to sustainable practices that promote woodland preservation.

Job functions will include the following:

· Responsibility for tree planting from inception to free-to-grow status.

· Site preparation for planting, including broadcast or prescribed burning, brush piling, soil ripping and herbicide applications. Develop and implement prescriptions to control unwanted competing vegetation.

· Monitor tree care practices, including pruning, planting, pest management, invasive species and disease control to promote healthy growth.

· Management plan formulation and writing.

· Investment and financial analysis of potential acquisitions and an understanding of anticipated rate of return from comprehensive forest products.

· Advance Capstone’s recreational land activities, including the conceptualization, development, and marketing of existing and new recreational assets.

· Hunting administration - respond to hunting lease customers inquiries, concerns or complaints, assure adequate communication of silviculture activities with hunting lease customers.

Required qualifications:

Associates or Bachelors degree in Forestry or related field, or equivalent work experience.

Strong communication and negotiating skills

Ability to estimate and evaluate timber, logging productivity, and effective timber management practices

Competent in technical forestry skills

Proficient skills and knowledge of Geographic Information Systems, spreadsheets, and database software, and specifically ArcGIS for mapping and spatial analysis of conservation sites.

Planting, herbicide and pesticide use, and pre-commercial thinning and tree improvement technology.

Leadership and management abilities to build and lead a broad-based forestry services company.

Desired qualifications:

Experience in a broad range of forest operations

Experience in developing woodland management plans

Drive to create a leading forestry services company

Capstone Properties is located in Athens, Ohio, home to Ohio University and in the heart of the Appalachian foothills. The successful candidate will bring leadership and have the rare opportunity to create and develop an innovative forestry enterprise within a company deeply committed to woodland stewardship and long-term conservation principles. You will join a dynamic and progressive work environment and contribute in areas beyond forestry. A competitive compensation package including housing if desired, including home purchase program. Pay is $55,000 to $98,000 based on qualifications & experience.

Interested candidates include a cover letter with resume. Cover letter is required for consideration.

Pay: $55,000.00 - $98,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Employee assistance program
Professional development assistance
Retirement plan

Application Question(s):

Did you submit your cover letter?

Work Location: In person

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