Top 16 Forestry Jobs in West Virginia

Forestry & Agroforestry Specialist
LiKEN Knowledge —Mingo County, WV
- $25 - $35 an hour
- Part-time
- Hybrid work
- Mid-level
- Residential
- Bachelor's degree
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Fall Forest Health Crew Member
Conservation Legacy —Elkins, WV
- $1,956.35 a week
- 10 hour shift
- Background check
- CPR Certification
- Cooking
- Food provided
Construction Equipment Product Support Sales Representative
Cleveland Brothers —Bridgeport, WV
- $90,000 - $120,000 a year
- Dealership
- Word processing
- Computer literacy
- Profit sharing
- Health savings account
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Sales Representative
Anderson Equipment Company —Bridgeport, WV
- $60,000 - $150,000 a year
- Construction site
- Marketing
- Mid-level
- Profit sharing
- Disability insurance
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Forester 1
State of West Virginia —Mineral County, WV
- $37,536 - $65,020 a year
- Full-time
- Management
- Mid-level
- Driver's License
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Contract Specialist
ArborMetrics Solutions, LLC —White Hall, WV
- $24 - $30 an hour
- Full-time
- Background check
- Spanish
- Clean driving record
- Paid parental leave
- Fuel card
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NUTRIENT MANAGEMENT SPECIALIST I-II-III (WVDA/NRCS PARTERNSHIP POSITION)
WV Department of Agriculture —Lewisburg, WV
- $43,500 - $48,500 a year
- Full-time
- Ability to walk for extended periods
- Writing skills
- Mid-level
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR, PLANT INDUSTRIES DIVISION (Guthrie Agricultural Center, Guthrie, WV)
WV Department of Agriculture —Charleston, WV
- $60,000 - $65,000 a year
- Writing skills
- Research
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
Hydraulic & Machining Sales Specialist
Cleveland Brothers —Bridgeport, WV
- $65,000 - $95,000 a year
- Clean driving record
- Word processing
- Computer literacy
- Profit sharing
- Health savings account
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Consulting Utility Forester
The Davey Tree Expert Company —Hurricane, WV
- $19 - $25 an hour
- Full-time
- Background check
- Clean driving record
- Pass drug screening
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
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Forestry Project Scout & Estimator
Miller Timber Services —United States
- $115,000 - $125,000 a year
- Full-time
- Clean driving record
- Microsoft Excel
- Computer literacy
- Health savings account
- Health insurance
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Forestry & Agroforestry Specialist

LiKEN Knowledge
Mingo County, WV

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Job Details

Part-time | Full-time | Contract
$25 - $35 an hour

Qualifications

Forestry
Report writing
Content creation for technical audiences
Educational material preparation
Sustainable land management
Bachelor's degree
Technical writing
Forest management
Forestry
Educational content composition projects

Full Job Description

Livelihoods Knowledge Exchange Network (LiKEN) seeks an experienced and committed Forestry & Agroforestry Specialist located in southern West Virginia. This is a one-year contracted position with the possibility of extension, part-time or full-time based on availability.

This role will support LiKEN's goal of expanding forest-based livelihoods in Appalachia by providing small landowners with tools and resources to improve forest management. LiKEN places special emphasis on agroforestry rooted in traditional Appalachian practices, including stewarding and cultivating edible and medicinal plants and fungi, hunting, integrating livestock into forests, and the sustainable management of timber, wildlife, conservation, and recreation.

Outcomes for the project include:

Forest management plans and practice plans for small landowners
Implementation of conservation, sustainable forestry, and agroforestry practices
Helping landowners enroll and navigate cost-share programs and LiKEN's Forestry Fund
Helping connect producers to markets for timber and non-timber forest products, and ecosystem service markets
Producing educational materials and workshops on Forestry and Agroforestry for our service area
Documenting how communities we work in value and use forests

The candidate will work closely with LiKEN’s local Community Engagement Coordinators and landowners and producers in our Forestry Stewardship Group to achieve these goals, as well as consulting foresters, contractors and local representatives from state and federal agencies.

Key Responsibilities

Conduct site visits, conduct initial forest assessments, and help landowners and producers articulate their goals for their properties or businesses
Connect participants to resources and programs that can help achieve their goals
Assist in management and production planning for landowners and producers
Write implementation/practice plans for some agroforestry and conservation projects
Provide on-the-ground assistance to landowners implementing sustainable forestry, conservation and agroforestry practices
Coordinate with consulting foresters and other forestry contractors, and local agencies providing technical assistance, forest management plans and practice implementation
Represent LiKEN at local and regional meetings related to forestry and agroforestry
Assist the Forest Livelihoods director and communications team with writing reports and educational materials

Collaborate with LiKEN’s Community Engagement Coordinators to support outreach and programming:

Facilitate workshops, demonstrations, and trainings for community members
Assist in identifying and expanding market opportunities for forest-based products
Document project activities and outcomes
Build and maintain strong working relationships within local communities

Required Qualifications:

Passion for and experience in sustainable forestry and agroforestry
Bachelors degree in Forestry, Environmental Studies, Natural Resource Management, Agriculture or related field
Familiarity with Appalachian ecosystems and conservation priorities
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to write plans and educational materials
Ability to work independently and travel locally for fieldwork
Residence in or adjacent to Mingo County or McDowell County, WV

Preferred Qualifications:

Knowledge or experience working with timber or non-timber forest products
Degree from an accredited forestry program
Experience working with landowners, farmers, or community-based programs
Knowledge of state and federal agencies and available cost-share programs
Experience with community engagement or outreach
Long term commitment to or deep roots in Appalachia

Ideal Candidate Qualifications:

Special interest in sustainable land stewardship and rural communities
Comfortable working in the field
Able to communicate technical information to diverse audiences
Values relationship-building and community-based work
Self-directed and adaptable
Born and raised, or a long-living resident of West Virginia

How to Apply: Submit a resume or CV, three references, and a brief statement of interest outlining relevant experience. Send materials to: Steve Kruger, Director of Forest Livelihoods, at [email protected]. Files should be in .doc, .docx, or .pdf format.

LiKEN Knowledge is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status. We are committed to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment.

Pay: $25.00 - $35.00 per hour

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Mingo County, WV

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