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JPMorgan Chase Campbell Global -Forester in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
Campbell Global is a subsidiary of JP Morgan and a leading global investment manager focused on forestland. We are widely recognized as an authority on both forest management and timberland investing. Based in Portland, Oregon, we have nearly four decades of experience in forestland management and value creation. A pioneer in the field, over the last 40+ years we have managed 5 million acres worldwide for pension funds, foundations, and other institutional investors.
Job Summary
As a Forester within Campbell Global, you will be responsible for overseeing all forest management activities to meet client objectives related to financial returns, capital preservation, and environmental stewardship. You will also be involved in silvicultural, harvesting, engineering, and land use projects. The role will be based in Antlers, OK.
Job Responsibilities:
Perform contract supervision (i.e., contractor compliance) of contract logging, road construction and maintenance, surveying, silvicultural activities, surveying, timber inventory and other activities..
Plan, manage and inspect operations. This includes, but is not limited to, logging, road construction, road maintenance, and silvicultural operations.
Direct quality control concerning harvesting activities, including easements, felling, sorting procedures, haul logistics, and BMP compliance.
Ensure full and appropriate compliance with Federal, State, and local regulations, licensing standards, State Best Management Practices; Support and participate fully in local SFI & FSC certification programs.
Actively participate in the implementation and utilization of GIS.
Assist in bid analysis, prospectus preparation, negotiations with prospective contractors, and contract initiation, revisions and additions.
Participate in planning of silvicultural treatments across the tree farms. This would mainly entail planning, bidding, permitting, implementation and coordination of mechanical and chemical treatments.
Monitor expenditure and operation levels closely in order to comply with budget limitations, and participate in the annual budgeting process and "Forward Look" process, as needed.
Maintain good communication and excellent working relationships with outside agencies and companies (Oklahoma Department of Agriculture and Forestry, Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation, other State and County Departments).
Stay abreast of industry technology, trends, new regulations and laws; attend meetings, as necessary.
Ensure that environmental or financial risk management reporting is conducted in a timely and professional manner to the Area Manager and, if appropriate, local Safety Coordinator.
Required Qualifications, Capabilities, and Skills
A Bachelor's Degree in Forestry, Forest Management, or Forest Engineering plus a minimum of two years' work experience in forestland management or the logging industry, or equivalent.
Strong analytical and critical thinking skills, with ability to manage multiple projects from initiation to final completion in a timely manner.
Working knowledge of forest management, logging industry, sorting techniques, log values, silviculture techniques, etc.
Requires valid Driver's License with good driving record
Understanding of applicable State and Federal regulations, specifically State Best Management Practices.
Demonstrated interpersonal, oral communication and written communication skills.
Good and up to date computer skills.
Ability to work alone in the outdoors over rough, brushy, and uneven terrain in all weather conditions required, and ability to regularly lift up to 50 lbs.
JPMorgan Chase & Co., one of the oldest financial institutions, offers innovative financial solutions to millions of consumers, small businesses and many of the world's most prominent corporate, institutional and government clients under the J.P. Morgan and Chase brands. Our history spans over 200 years and today we are a leader in investment banking, consumer and small business banking, commercial banking, financial transaction processing and asset management.
We offer a competitive total rewards package including base salary determined based on the role, experience, skill set, and location. For those in eligible roles, we offer discretionary incentive compensation which may be awarded in recognition of firm performance and individual achievements and contributions. We also offer a range of benefits and programs to meet employee needs, based on eligibility. These benefits include comprehensive health care coverage, on-site health and wellness centers, a retirement savings plan, backup childcare, tuition reimbursement, mental health support, financial coaching and more. Additional details about total compensation and benefits will be provided during the hiring process.
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