Employer Sierra Pacific Industries Job Description, Responsibilities and Required Qualifications or Skills Our Forestry Division, Burney District, has an opening for a qualified District Forester to help manage the Company’s timberlands in Shasta, Lassen, Modoc, and Siskiyou counties. This position will involve all aspects of resource management within this diverse District and will be located out of our Burney, California office.ABOUT THE POSITIONPrepare Timber Harvest Plans (THPs), including research, field work and mappingAdminister contracts including logging, road construction, professional services, and miscellaneous salesagreementsConduct botanical, wildlife, archeological, roads and watercourse surveys, recommending appropriate protectionmeasuresEffectively and professionally represent Sierra Pacific Industries, interacting with neighbors and state regulatoryagenciesParticipate in forestry-related project work in a wide range of weather and field conditionsHike in remote mountainous regions using maps, compass, and GPS QUALIFICATIONSA California Registered Professional Forester (RPF) license or the ability to qualify for, take, and pass the RPF exam within 3 yearsFamiliarity with the California Forest Practice Rules and knowledge of THP preparationUnderstanding of logging, road construction and reforestation operationsSelf-motivation, a strong work ethic and the desire to make things happenExcellent communication skillsProficient computer skills, including Microsoft Word, Excel, and GIS-based software programsAbility to work both independently and as a team memberCurrent valid drivers’ license and the ability to operate a four-wheel drive vehicle and safely negotiate steepforest roads Job Field: Forestry Job Type: Full Time Location Detail: Burney, 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: Fri, 04/18/2025 - 12:00pm Link to Full Job Posting: https://www.spi-ind.com/Careers/Details/3863903182025
