Job Responsibilities:    • Develop an understanding of the FRC business model, especially the importance of producing high quality products in a cost-effective manner.    • Participate with our Technical Services team, which provides various technical services to FRC managers and clients.    • Maintain and update property level spatial and attribute data within ArcGIS or similar systems.    • Generate various project-related maps, reports, and documents for clients.    • Develop an understanding of ArcGIS and associated tools, including an understanding of relational databases such as SQL Server and their use at FRC.    • Develop an understanding of FRC’s internal inventory processor and assist with inventory design, processing, and reporting.    • Develop an understanding of and provide support for FRC’s handheld field data collection systems and inventory data transfer.    • Participate in reviews of current technology and innovations in the geo-spatial arena.    • Assist with other special projects as requested.    • Promote a positive image of FRC with clients, associates, contractors, and the general public.  
Qualifications:
 Requirements:    • Two or four-year degree in Forestry, Geography, or Natural Resources Management from an SAF-accredited college.    • Working knowledge of standard computer software packages, e.g., Word and Excel; an introduction to or working knowledge of MS Access is highly desirable.    • Working knowledge of ArcGIS or similar mapping and data management systems and a willingness to become fully proficient with the systems used by FRC.    • Introduction to forest inventory design, workup, and reporting and a willingness to learn the FRC standard methods.    • Willingness to learn about biometrics, mensuration, volume equations, quantitative analysis, and statistics.    • Willingness to learn about forest finance and economics.    • Must possess good verbal and written communication skills.    • Must possess good interpersonal skills and be able to work well with others in team production situations.    • Ability and willingness to travel occasionally.