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Development Professional

Deadline:
Employer:
Weyerhaeuser
Job Field:
Forestry
Job Type:
Full Time
Location:
Regional/Multiple
Location Detail:
De Queen, AR;
Winnfield, LA; Columbus, MS;
Meridian, MS; Lynchburg, VA
Job Description:

• Safely learn and perform various responsibilities that may include map reading, working with legal descriptions, carrying out Best Management Practices (BMP's), fire suppression, surveying, basic cruising, pest management, photo interpretation, and public relations

• Learn Weyerhaeuser forestry practices such as: inventory systems, prescriptions, contract administration, Sustainable Forestry Initiative (SFI), negotiation skills, knowledge of equipment capabilities, knowledge of soil characteristics, and knowledge of tree physiology

• Learn the harvesting function, which includes contractor management and related activities, as well as the procurement function, which includes the purchase of stumpage through various processes

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree (or higher) in forestry or related field (or on track to receive your Bachelors degree by August 2024) OR equivalent combination of work experience and education

• Hands-on field experience in field forestry activities and field experience desirable

• Basic forestry skills as well as knowledge of state, federal, safety, wildlife, water and forest practice rules/statues

• Willingness to abide by established safety standards

• Strong computer skills including working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, Access and PowerPoint and use of hand-held data recorders

• Excellent communication skills-both oral and written • Strong interpersonal, presentation and problem solving skills

• Experience in project management and contract administration

• Capability to prioritize work activities and assignments

• Willingness and skills to support the work needs of the team outside your area of assigned responsibility

• Good teaming skills including the ability and willingness to work in a diverse team environment

• Excellent work ethic

• Works well with ambiguity

How to Apply:

1. Visit wy.com/careers

2. Set up a personal profile.

3. Click on “Search for Jobs”

4. Search by specific job #01019896

5. Click on “Apply Online”

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