Deadline: Tue, 08/20/2024 - 12:00pm Employer: Sierra Pacific Industries Job Field: Forestry Job Type: Full Time Location: Washington Location Detail: Mt Vernon, WA Job Description: Overview Our Forestry Division, Burlington District, has an opening for a qualified District Forester to help manage the Company’s timberlands in Whatcom, Skagit, and Snohomish counties. The successful applicant will work out of our district office located in Mt Vernon, Washington. ABOUT THE POSITION Implement all aspects of the timber harvest program, including performing harvest layout and permitting, administering road building and logging contracts, and ensuring log quality control Assist in the development of harvest budgets and forecasts Assist with silvicultural programs including reforestation, vegetation management, tree improvement, and inventory Interact professionally and effectively with state regulatory agencies and diverse groups Hike in remote mountainous regions using maps, compass, or GPS Work may consist of team or independent settings, in remote areas and in all seasons and weather conditions Qualifications: QUALIFICATIONS Bachelor's degree in Forestry or related field, or equivalent recent, related work experience 1 year experience in harvest engineering and/or harvest unit layout in the Pacific Northwest Demonstrated understanding of operational and cost considerations of cable and ground-based logging systems and forest road construction Working familiarity with Washington forest practice rules Excellent organizational skills, self-motivated, and a strong work ethic Skilled with Word, Outlook, Excel, ArcGIS software, experience with Road Eng or CAD preferred Have or be able to obtain valid Washington driver’s license, as well as the ability to navigate hazardous mountain roads Benefits: WHY JOIN OUR TEAM Because this is more than an invitation, it's a commitment to offer opportunities for personal and professional growth to everyone! We ask people to grow with us and make the company even better. In addition to paid vacation and 10 paid holidays, we provide an excellent benefit package including a full Health Benefits Plan (including medical, dental, and vision) with low-cost premiums, a 401(k) with Company Match, additional Retirement Contributions, and company-paid Life Insurance. Every year since 1979, the Sierra Pacific Foundation has provided an average of $500,000 in scholarships to help the children of our crew members with education expenses. How to Apply: If you are qualified and would like to join our team, please send a cover letter referencing this position and a resume no later than August 20th 2024 to: Sierra Pacific IndustriesAmy Sarti, Human ResourcesPO Box 496014Redding, CA 96049(530) 378-8107 or apply online and view all our career opportunities at: spi.careers
