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District Forester

Employer
Sierra Pacific Industries
Job Description, Responsibilities and Required Qualifications or Skills

ABOUT THE POSITION

  • Implement all aspects of the silviculture program including reforestation, vegetation management, and tree improvement
  • Assist in the development of silvicultural budgets and forecasts
  • Assist with the timber harvest program, including performing harvest layout and permitting, administering road building and logging contracts, and ensure log quality control
  • Professionally and effectively interact with the state regulatory agencies and diverse groups
  • Effectively work both within a team setting as well as independently in remote areas, in all seasons and weather conditions
  • Hike in remote mountainous regions using maps, compass, or GPS

QUALIFICATIONS

  1. 2 years’ experience in silviculture in the Pacific Northwest preferred
  2. 2-year degree in Forestry or related field, demonstrated equivalent work experience will be considered
  3. Basic understanding of silvicultural practices and cost considerations
  4. Working familiarity with Washington forest practice rules
  5. Valid Washington driver’s license or the ability to obtain a valid Washington driver’s license
  6. Demonstrated ability to drive hazardous mountain roads
  7. Skilled with Word, Outlook, Excel, and ArcGIS software, Road Eng or CAD experience a plus
  8. Excellent organizational skills, self-motivated, and a strong work ethic

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 to:

Sierra Pacific Industries Amy Sarti, Human Resources PO Box 496014 Redding, CA 96049 (530) 378-8107

or apply online and view all our career opportunities at: spi.careers

Job Field:
Forestry
Job Type:
Full Time
Location Detail:
Centralia, Washington.
Job 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.

Application Deadline:

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