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 Almanor Forestry District has an opening for a qualified District Forester to help manage the Company’s timberlands in Lassen and Plumas counties. This position involves working with California Registered Professional Foresters (RPFs) to prepare harvest plans and administer harvest operations. The successful applicant is expected to work out of our district office located in Westwood, California.About the PositionPrepare Timber Harvest Plans (THPs), including research, field work, mapping, and writingAdminister contracts for field operations including logging, road construction, professional services, and miscellaneous agreementsConduct botanical, wildlife, archeological, road, and watercourse surveysCollaborate with reforestation activities, including planting and site preparationProfessionally and effectively interact with the state regulatory agencies and diverse groupsPerform forestry-related project work in a wide range of weather and field conditionsHike in remote mountainous regions using maps, compass, and GPSEffectively work both within a team setting as well as independently in remote areasAssist and collaborate in other forestry work on the district as neededApplications are open until position is filled QualificationsA California Registered Professional Forester (RPF) license or the ability to qualify for, take, and pass the RPF exam after qualification through a combination of educational and/or work experienceFamiliarity with the California Forest Practice Rules and fieldwork involved in Timber Harvest Plan (THP) preparationUnderstanding of logging, road construction, and reforestation operationsExcellent communication skills, self-motivated, and strong work ethicProficient computer skills, including Microsoft Word, Excel, and GIS-based software programsAbility to effectively work both independently and as a team memberCurrent valid driver’s license and the ability to operate a four-wheel drive vehicle and safely navigate steep forest roads Job Field: Forestry Job Type: Full Time Location Detail: Westwood, CA (Almanor Forestry District) Salary: $70,000 to $110,000 per year (The general wage range for this position at Sierra Pacific Industries 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 ApplyIf you are qualified and would like to join our team,please send a cover letter referencing this position and a resume to:Sierra Pacific IndustriesHuman ResourcesPO Box 496011Redding, CA 96049(866) 378-8001or apply online at the link to full job posting below.You can view all our career opportunities at: spi-ind.com/forestry Application Deadline: Fri, 10/16/2026 - 12:00pm Link to Full Job Posting: https://www.spi-ind.com/Careers/Details/4084608142026
