Technical Forest Carbon Analyst w/ Finite Carbon (pdx)

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Technical Forest Carbon Analyst
Finite Carbon

​Finite Carbon is the leading developer and supplier of forest carbon offsets in North America. We are seeking a Technical Forest Carbon Analyst to join our collaborative team. With our reputation for integrity, professionalism, and results, we offer an end-to-end solution for forest owners seeking to participate in the carbon market. We currently have 3 million acres of land under carbon management across the US, resulting in over 62 million carbon offsets issued to date. We offer an entrepreneurial environment where you will have the opportunity to be mentored by industry veterans and participate in the collective success of the business.
In the Technical Forest Carbon Analyst position, you will partner with a team of 14 employees, including 10 full-time foresters, in providing technical expertise and implementation capabilities. We service a wide range of clients including tribes, land trusts, family forests, and institutional timber managers. Our solutions include project feasibility, inventory, modeling and documentation, verification oversight, timber-carbon decision support, and offset transactions. We pride ourselves on working as an advocate for these landowners and are committed to integrity and fair dealing in all our business interactions. We are seeking a like-minded individual who shares these same values to join us here at Finite Carbon.

Responsibilities

• You will support the project development team by learning and executing proprietary workflowprocesses embedded in GIS, growth and yield modeling, database management, and quantification of forest carbon offsets.
• Assist in the preparation of offset project data reports and verification documentation.
• You will conduct feasibility studies to estimate project performance and valuation of forest carbon assets for new and existing clients.
• Assist with forest carbon inventory design.
• You may travel occasionally and when necessary to project sites, team training meetings, and /or conferences.

Education

• B.S. in forestry or related natural resources management degree.
• Masters level degree from an SAF accredited forestry school is a plus, but not required.

Experience (At least 2 out of 3 required)

• 1-2 years in forestry consulting or forest products industry, or related experience dealing with forest operations and timber management, such as timber sale administration.
• 1-2 years of timber cruising and inventory design.
• 1-2 years of experience related to carbon offset standards and protocols and/or carbon markets

Nice-to-have Skills:

• Strong communication skills – both verbal and written
• Ability to prioritize and manage time to meet deadlines
• Advanced user of MS Excel and MS Access for inventory data management
• ESRI ArcMap for GIS analysis
• Experience or familiarity with FVS and/or Remsoft is a plus, but not required
• Forester credential including state licensure and/or SAF Certified Forester or Association of Consulting Foresters membership strongly preferred

Compensation and Location:

• Salary is commensurate with experience. Position includes a competitive benefits package. Location is flexible, but there is a preference for candidate to work from the Portland, Oregon, or Tallahassee office.

Finite Carbon Benefits:

• Competitive paid time off
• Flexible work hours
• Company pays 100% of individual Health Care & Dental premium
• Option to participate in company-sponsored 401k Plan and employer match dependent on employee contribution
• Potential for equity in the company and profit sharing
• Potential for company-wide bonus, based on company performance
• Dependent Care FSA
• Health FSA