District Forester

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

Our Forestry Division, Coast District, has an opening for a qualified District Forester to help manage the Company’s timberlands in Humboldt County. This position will involve all aspects of resource management within

this diverse District and will be located out of our Fortuna, California office.

ABOUT THE POSITION

  • Prepare Timber Harvest Plans (THPs), including research, field work and mapping

  • Administer contracts including logging, road construction, reforestation, professional services, and

    miscellaneous sales agreements

  • Conduct botanical, wildlife, archeological, road and watercourse surveys, recommending appropriate protection

    measures

  • Effectively and professionally represent Sierra Pacific Industries, interacting with neighbors and state regulatory

    agencies

  • Participate in forestry-related project work in a wide range of weather and field conditions
  • Hike in remote mountainous regions using maps, compass, and GPS

QUALIFICATIONS

  1. A California Registered Professional Forester (RPF) license or the ability to qualify for, take, and pass the RPF exam within 3 years
  2. Familiarity with the California Forest Practice Rules and knowledge of THP preparation
  3. Understanding of logging, road construction and reforestation operations
  4. Self-motivation, a strong work ethic and the desire to make things happen
  5. Excellent communication skills
  6. Proficient computer skills, including Microsoft Word, Excel, and GIS-based software programs
  7. Ability to work both independently and as a team member

  8. Current valid drivers’ license and the ability to operate a four-wheel drive vehicle and safely negotiate steep

    forest roads

Job Field:
Forestry
Job Type:
Full Time
Location Detail:
Fortuna, CA
Job Benefits:

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:
Link to Full Job Posting:
https://www.spi-ind.com/Careers/Details/3865803252025

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