Employer Sierra Pacific Industries Job Description, Responsibilities and Required Qualifications or Skills At Sierra Pacific Industries, we understand our greatest strength is the people who choose to build a career with us. We are a fourth-generation family-owned company that has grown to be one of the largest lumber and millwork producers in the United States. Our more than 6,000 employees are proud to work at our state-of-the-art sawmills and other facilities, including: manufacturing, custom wood-framed windows, fabrication, millwork, veneer, cogeneration, trucking, forestry, and other operations.Our more than 2.4 million acres of timberland in the Western United States are sustainably managed by professionals in our Forestry Division. Currently, our Coast Forestry 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 Coast District office in Fortuna, California.About the PositionPrepare Timber Harvest Plans (THPs), including research, field work and mappingAdminister contracts including logging, road construction, reforestation, professional services, and miscellaneous sales agreementsConduct botanical, wildlife, archeological, road and watercourse surveys, recommending appropriate protection measuresEffectively and professionally represent Sierra Pacific Industries, interacting with neighbors and state regulatory agenciesParticipate 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 steep forest roads Job Field: Forestry Job Type: Full Time Location Detail: Fortuna, CA Salary: The general wage range for this position at Sierra Pacific Industries is from $70,000 to $110,000 per year, and is dependent upon a number of factors, including, but not limited to: relevant work experience, skill, knowledge, and/or education. Job Benefits: 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.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 IndustriesAmy Sarti, Human ResourcesPO Box 496014Redding, CA 96049(530) 378-8107or apply online at the direct link below.View all our career opportunities at: spi.careers Application Deadline: Fri, 12/19/2025 - 12:00pm Link to Full Job Posting: https://www.spi-ind.com/Careers/Details/3937911242025
