Reforestation Specialist

Job Posting – Reforestation Specialist

Corblu Ecology Group, LLC is seeking to hire a qualified B.S. or M.S. graduate in the field of Forestry, Natural Resources, or other closely related discipline, with strong capabilities in reforestation and establishment and maintenance of native vegetation communities. Preference for applicants with minimum five (5) years applicable professional, educational, or research orientated experience.  This position is available in Corblu’s Lawrenceville, Georgia office and is a full-time, permanent opportunity.

Typical job duties will primarily include, but are not limited to, managing and directing all reforestation and rangeland-related operations in support of ecological restoration projects and land management activities including: developing resource inventories, identification of target restoration vegetation community types; reference vegetation community survey and analysis; tree planting planning, design, specifications, coordination, and oversight; native warm season grasses, meadow, and pollinator plot establishment and management; site preparation and post-planting maintenance; soil fertility analysis and basic soil-plant relationships; seed bank studies; annual vegetation monitoring; and applicable research studies in support and advancement of projects. Travel is expected and candidates should be accustomed to working outdoors under difficult field conditions.

Applicants should have a desire to work in private consulting and possess strong skills in the following areas:  1) verbal and written communications; 2) technical writing; 3) design and execution of field research and sampling protocols; 4) experience and familiarity with obtaining and managing data in a GIS database or similar platform; 5) proficiency with navigation and map interpretation; and 6) ability to work both independently and as part of a team. Experience in native vegetation species identification for southeastern community types, prescribed burning and/or fire ecology, and licensed pesticide applicator and/or experience with herbicides is preferred. High-achieving individuals will have excellent opportunities for advancement. 

Corblu Ecology Group offers competitive salaries and benefits (including medical, dental, vision, 401k, vacation, holidays, and sick leave), challenging projects, and opportunities for growth in a team-orientated environment.