Forester | Project-based | For Kibungan, Benguet
Aboitiz Power Generation Group
- Kibungan, PhilippinesNAC Tower, 32nd Street, Bonifacio Global City, Kibungan, Cordillera Administrative Region, PhilippinesKibunganCordillera Administrative RegionPhilippinesPhilippines
- Full timeFULL_TIME
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Job Description
The Forester is responsible for the implementation and monitoring of all forestation and reforestation projects of the site.
- Plans and directs forestation and reforestation projects.
- Determines methods of cutting and removing timber with minimum waste and environmental damage and suggests methods of processing wood for various uses.
- Directs suppression of forest fires and conducts fire prevention programs.
- Assists in planning and implementing projects for control of floods, soil erosion, tree diseases, and insect pests in forests.
- Advises landowners on forestry management techniques and conducts public educational programs on forest care and conservation. Participates in environmental studies and prepares environmental reports.
- Determines how to conserve wildlife habitats, creek beds, water quality, and soil stability, and how best to comply with environmental regulations.
- Monitors contract compliance and results of forestry activities to assure adherence to government regulations.
- Chooses and prepares sites for new trees, using controlled burning, bulldozers, or herbicides to clear weeds, brush, and logging debris.
- Plans and supervises forestry projects, such as determining the type, number and placement of trees to be planted, managing tree nurseries, thinning forest and monitoring growth of new seedlings.
- Analyzes effect of forest conditions on tree growth rates and tree species prevalence and the yield, duration, seed production, growth viability, and germination of different species.
- Monitors forest-cleared lands to ensure that they are reclaimed to their most suitable end use.
- Plans and directs forest surveys and related studies and prepares reports and recommendations.
- Subcontracts with loggers or pulpwood cutters for tree removal and to aid in road layout.
- Studies different tree species' classification, life history, light and soil requirements, adaptation to new environmental conditions and resistance to disease and insects.
- Plan and lead the periodical tree planting program.
- In Addition to inspection reports, keep a daily dairy summarizing Contractor’s operations, problems encountered and corrective measures taken relative to the work area.
Minimum Qualifications
- Must be a Bachelor's degree holder in Forestry or any related course
- Preferably a Licensed Forester
- Good computer skills in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Power Point)
- With experience in dealing with government agencies (LGUs, DENR, Barangay and Municipal Offices)
- With at least three (3) years of related work experience
- 1 vacant position available in Kibungan, Benguet
Perks and Benefits
- Special Leave Benefits for Women
- Free Lunch or Snacks
- Housing
- Single Parent Leave
- Paid Holidays
- Maternity & Paternity Leave
Licenses and Certifications
- Forester
Preferred Courses
- Forestry
Jobs Summary
- Job Level
- Associate / Supervisor
- Job Category
- Sciences
- Educational Requirement
- Bachelor's degree graduate
- Recruiter response to application
- Often
- Office Address
- 214 Ambuclao Road, Obulan, Beckel, La Trinidad, Benguet
About Aboitiz Power Generation Group
Aboitiz Power Corporation (AboitizPower, AP) is a leader in the Philippine Electric Power Industry with a portfolio of assets located across the country. It has several hydroelectric and geothermal assets in its generation portfolio and also has non-renewable power plants located across the country.
This includes:
- Hedcor, Inc.
- Therma Luzon, Inc.
- Therma South, Inc.
- Therma Marine, Inc.
- Therma Mobile, Inc.
- East Asia Utilities Corp.
- Cebu Private Power Corp.
- AP Renewables, Inc.
At AboitizPower, we thrive together to drive change for a better world.
We are a PEOPLE-CENTRIC organization who provides growth OPPORTUNITIES on a professional and personal level. We shape a better future as we do purposeful WORK in an ENVIRONMENT that is culture-focused, continuously innovating, and where individual and team contributions aligned to winning with integrity are RECOGNIZED.
When you work at AboitizPower, you become part of an organization that is passionate and committed to advancing business and communities by providing reliable, reasonable, and responsible power to all.
AboitizPower is an equal opportunity employer. We believe that a diverse and inclusive workforce is crucial to our purpose of driving change for a better world. We consider and encourage all applicants without discriminating against age, sexual orientation and/or gender identity, disability, political opinion, religion, nationality, marital or parental status (including pregnancy), ethnicity or other status protected by law. Our equal opportunity and non-discrimination policy applies in all aspects of employment, including recruitment, hiring, regularization, promotions, transfers, discipline, termination, benefits and training.
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