Senior Forest Carbon Analyst

Arkansas Talent Group is partnering with a carbon offset project development company to find a Senior Forest Carbon Analyst. This is a newly created position due to the company's rapid growth and may be based Remote U.S. or in Conway, AR. You will be a critical team member, developing high-quality carbon credits for their buyers and returning significant value to their landowner partners. Your primary responsibility is to support forest carbon modeling efforts; however, an ability to think creatively to optimize processes and shrink project timelines will allow for growth and advancement.

Duties:

• Use a full range of spatial (GIS), database, spreadsheet, software manipulations, and other tools to process, calculate, analyze, and digest raw and finalized forest carbon data.
• Utilize forest growth and yield models for the development of forest carbon programs through biometric principles and knowledge of common silvicultural management practices to generate representative long-term projections of forest carbon.
• Advance and develop processes and procedures to support project verifications.
• Assist in the preparation of project data reports and verification documentation.
• Travel occasionally and when necessary to project sites, team training meetings, and /or conferences.

Qualifications:

• University degree, certification, or work experience in forestry or earth sciences; Masters degree in forestry, natural resources, or related subjects preferred
• 2+ years of experience working with forest carbon modeling activities, preferred
• Advanced proficiency using Microsoft Excel
• Experience in forest biometrics and statistical analysis
• Experience in the application of GIS (Geographic Information Systems) programs (e.g., ArcGIS Pro software)
• Experience using the USFS Forest Vegetation Simulator (FVS)
• Experience with forest inventories, forest management plans, and timber harvest plans
• Ability to build and cultivate strong and positive relationships with internal and external stakeholders

Benefits:

• Extremely competitive compensation
• Company pays 90% of health benefits/100% vision and dental
• 401(k) retirement plan with employer matching
• Unlimited PTO
• Professional development & advancement opportunities
• Results-focused, relaxed culture
• Remote opportunity

If you are an experienced carbon offset industry professional seeking a challenging, fun, and rewarding career opportunity with endless growth opportunities, we encourage you to apply for this Senior Forest Carbon Analyst role with this growing company.

For more information, please apply directly or get in touch with Jennifer Thompson at jennifer.thompson@arkansastalentgroup.com. 

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