GHD

Forest Biometrician

GHD
410 Eagleview Blvd, Exton, PA 19341, USA
Full-TimeDepends on ExperienceEntry LevelMasters
Job Description

As a forest biometrician at GHD, you will be a core team member within the Natural Resources Service Line supporting our growing base of forest carbon projects in Canada, the US, and beyond. You are a motivated, experienced forestry professional with expertise in forest biometrics/statistics and passionate about applying your skills to help fight climate change within a global consulting firm. Apply forest growth and yield models that integrate forest stand dynamics, silvicultural practices and local forest management standards to create long-term projections of forest stand volume. Design and review forest inventories and sampling protocols for GHG offset projects and forest management plans. Design and review modelling tools to calculate carbon stocks from forest inventory and forest growth and yield model outputs. Design workflow and database management tools and frameworks. Conduct statistical analyses of forest inventories and other data.

Where is this job?
This job is located at 410 Eagleview Blvd, Exton, PA 19341, USA
Job Qualifications

  • Masters or Ph.D. in Forestry, or a closely related science, with a focus on biometrics, growth and yield modelling, and statistics

  • Experience working with one or more Canadian and US growth and yield models – FVS equivalents, etc

  • 2+ years of experience working with forest inventory data and forest growth and yield modelling

  • Familiarity and experience working with the CFS-CBM3 carbon model.

  • Experience with geospatial and remote sensing analyses and datasets.

Required Skills

  • Python

  • R

  • Regression analysis

  • Multivariate analysis

  • Writing SQL queries

  • Business Development skills

  • Time management competent

  • Variance estimation

  • Sampling design skills

Soft Skills

  • Results Oriented

  • Verbal communication

  • Detail Oriented

  • written communication

  • Multitasking Skills

  • Adaptability

  • Problem Solving Skills

  • Process Oriented

Compensation

According to JobzMall, the average salary range for a Forest Biometrician in 410 Eagleview Blvd, Exton, PA 19341, USA is between $58,000 and $87,000 per year.

Additional Information
GHD is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.
Required LanguagesEnglish
Job PostedSeptember 1st, 2022
Apply BeforeMay 22nd, 2025
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