Forestry Careers at ArborGen

1. Orchard Management — Coordinate complete management regime for approximately 100 acres of pine and hardwood seed orchards, from new establishments to mature orchards.  Working knowledge of fertility management, integrated pest management and orchard establishment procedures a plus.
2. Cone Harvest — Supervise annual pinecone harvest (+- 5000 bushels) via contract labor keeping detailed records.
3. Mass Control Pollination – Supervise contract labor in spring MCP operations including bagging, pollen collection, pollination and detailed record keeping.
4. Administrative — Develop and manage an annual operating budget of +/- $750,000, directly supervise 2 reports, manage a strong safety program, operational purchasing, and oversight for MCP, cone harvest and misc. contracted services.
5. Operation and knowledge of farm tractors, general farm equipment and chainsaws.

• Department: Daily interaction with direct reports. Frequent interaction with Orchard Manager and personnel from other ArborGen Orchards across the Southeast.
• Company: Regular interaction with personnel in the administration group and Product Development (Research) group.
• Outside Company: Participation in occasional outside industry conferences.

• Bachelor’s degree in Forest Science or related agricultural/horticultural field preferred, or AA degree, plus 5 years work experience in a forestry/agricultural/horticultural -related field
• Strong administrative and organizational skills supported by proficiency with spreadsheet and word processing software.
• Demonstrated leadership and supervisory skills.
• Orchard management-specific technical knowledge.
• Strong sense of financial and asset stewardship.
• Maintain a valid driver’s license.
• Will be required to obtain a Restricted Use Pesticide Applicators License

Ability to work in aerial lift buckets of heights up to 85’ is a must.  This is heavy work exerting 40-100 pounds of force repeatedly.  Work may involve climbing, stooping, crouching, kneeling, reaching, pushing, pulling, lifting and grasping.  Workers are subject to inside and outside environment, noise, vibration, working hazards, fumes, odors, dust, wood smoke and chemicals. Visual acuity is required for equipment and vehicle operation; requires hearing sufficient to perceive noises for diagnostic purposes.

Applicant must pass a background check and drug screening test.

This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent.  It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities required of the incumbent.  Incumbent may be asked to perform other duties as required and the responsibilities of the position may change.

• Safely complete all essential work functions in your area.
• Promote ArborGen seedling products to forestry consultants, private forest landowners, and tree planters, with emphasis on value-based selling.
• Basic understanding of reforestation best practices such as seedling care, seedling handling, and tree planting fundamentals.
• General knowledge of tree improvement, forestry growth and yield concepts, sampling, forest finance, and forest soils.
• Ability to discuss general site preparation guidelines and implications of stocking rate options as related to local forest product markets.
• Candidate must have strong communication skills and the desire to address audiences with technical presentations both indoors and in field settings.
• Ability to troubleshoot out-planted seedling survival or nutrition issues in a constructive manner with ArborGen personnel and clients.
• Coordinate with nursery team to ensure on time seedling deliveries.
• Track competitive information intelligence in region.
• Focus on growing market share and increasing profitability.
• Adhere to budget guidelines.
• Forecast and execute territory sales plan and support fellow Reforestation Advisors on overall sales goal.
• Work closely with Marketing for website enhancement, assistance with email newsletter articles, and providing field photos.
• Self-motivated individual with the ability to work independently on a frequent basis.

• Department: Frequent to daily interaction with Sales Manager. Frequent interaction with peers in the immediate Regional Sales Team.  Regular interaction with peers in other groups within the department.  Frequent interaction with Nurseries.
• Company: Regular interaction with peers in Product Development as related to current and future products. Participation in review sessions with Product Development and Product Launch Teams.
• Outside Company: Extensive relationships and frequent contact with customers. Participation in outside conferences and trade shows.

• Bachelor’s degree in Forestry preferred, Agribusiness or related field.
• 5 years of forestry (preferred) or related experience, ability to build on strong communication skills to leverage relationships.
• Experience managing customer issues/CRM.
• Necessary computer skills include: Microsoft Office Suite and SAP B1 software.

• This position requires the ability to lift up to 30 pounds; work may involve climbing, stooping, crouching, kneeling, reaching, pushing, pulling, lifting and grasping; worker is subject to inside and outside environment, noise, vibration, working hazards, fumes, odors, dust, gasses and chemicals; normal visual acuity is required; requires hearing sufficient to perceive noises for diagnostic purposes.
• Will require work in the field such as evaluating planting sites with customers and including seedling survival estimation by traversing reforestation sites to install and measure plots.
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally for up to two-week periods.

This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent.  It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities required of the incumbent.  Incumbent may be asked to perform other duties as required and the responsibilities of the position may change.