Conservation Forester

~ Enviva combines earth's oldest renewable energy source with 21st Century technology to make wood pellets - a sustainable, cost-efficient and essential complement to wind and solar power. According to experts, generating electricity with wood pellets instead of coal reduces greenhouse gas emissions by about 80 percent. And wood pellets can provide uninterrupted power at any time, at large scale and at comparatively low cost. ~

Enviva was founded in 2004 with a clear purpose in mind: We wanted to develop a cleaner energy alternative to fossil fuels. Today, we are the world's largest wood pellet producer, with the capacity to make more than 2 million tons in 2016. We manufacture pellets at six facilities in the American South and supply them to electric utilities in the United Kingdom and Europe.

Enviva is bringing badly needed economic growth to rural communities across the South, creating hundreds of new jobs and pumping hundreds of millions of dollars into the Southern economy. We produce wood pellets with sustainable practices that protect Southern forests. And wood pellets reliably produce electricity at power plants across Europe, regardless of whether the wind is blowing or the sun is shining.

At Enviva, our job is more than making pellets. We work for lower emissions, healthy forests and strong communities. 

Position Overview

Enviva seeks a Conservation Forester to support efforts of the Fiber Supply Team in meeting ambitious goals to track and verify a number of data attributes related to forest certification and sustainability of the fiber supply. The Conservation Forester reports to the Director of Sustainability. This position will be located in Sampson County, NC. 

Responsibilities  

Specifically, this position is responsible for: 

• Performing audits at the tract (approximately 30 per year) level to verify data such as:
• The use of best management practices (BMPs) during harvest,
• Appropriate merchandising of fiber,
• Harvest type,
• Presence of land use change,
• Stand type, age and other attributes,
• Regulatory compliance,
• GPS coordinates, and
• Other items as appropriate.
• Compile, manage and analyze data from audits and other Fiber Team activities and regularly report on trends or progress.
• Complement compiled data with GIS data, where possible, to create and maintain a visual representation of the fiber supply area.
• Perform landowner outreach activities to encourage reforestation, use of trained loggers, lead efforts to increase certified content in the supply chain, and other activities to ensure sustainability of the forest resources.
• Provide on-the-ground support for implementing sustainable forestry certifications & managing regular on-site audits. 

Qualifications  

Requirements 

• BS in Forest Management or other related field
• 3-5 years experience related to fiber procurement
• Working knowledge of forest types of the southeast, applicable BMPs and regulations, harvesting regimes, etc.
• Demonstrated proficiency with field equipment such as GPS units, touch screen technology, and personal protective equipment
• Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Office, ArcGIS or other GIS software, use of databases to manage and analyze data
• Previous experience implementing fiber procurement requirements related to the Sustainable Forestry Initiative and/or Forest Stewardship Council certification programs
• Ability to work independently or with minimal supervision to meet objectives and deadlines
• Ability to maintain high levels of professionalism and safety while visiting working forestry operations and/or interfacing with suppliers and landowners
• Knowledge of forest certification and safety programs a plus
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and adapt as needed 

~ Enviva is dedicated to the principles of equal employment opportunity (EEO) in any term, condition or privilege of employment. Enviva does not discriminate against applicants or employees on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, ancestry, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, uniform service member, genetic information or any other status protected by law. Enviva complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which we operate. ~