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 Forestry Division is seeking a qualified Stewardship Projects Forester to join our Forestry team and implement stewardship projects across multiple National Forests in northern California including the Shasta-Trinity, Lassen, Plumas, Tahoe, Eldorado and Stanislaus.About the PositionWork with our Forestry team, US Forest Service, and numerous contractors to implement a landscape scale, cross-boundary network of fuel break treatments across Northern CaliforniaOversee contract crews with focus on best practices, desired outcomes, and cost effective solutionsDevelop and implement project area preparations including review, layout, flagging and coordination of surveysPrepare project bid prospectus’, successfully negotiate contracts and manage contractor development, scheduling and planningEffectively analyze and solve problems, demonstrating good judgement, with best practice decisions and minimal oversightMonitor quality control guidelines and ensure contract and National Environmental Protection Act complianceProvide weekly progress reports that communicate changing conditions, costs, strategies, and outcomes in alignment with expected project timelinesEffectively and professionally interact with a diverse set of Forestry team members, private contractors, US Forest Service representatives and the publicWork collaboratively and in support of Company’s goals and objectivesWork independently and safely in mountainous terrain and all-weather conditionsFrequent travel to project sites with occasional overnight travel QualificationsBachelor’s degree in Forestry, or significantly equivalent experience, is required3 years related experience that includes forest fuels reduction activities, contractor supervision, project administration, and forestry-related workStrong understanding of harvesting and fuels reduction operationsProficient computer skills, including Microsoft Excel and WordExcellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skillsProven to be a reliable self-starter with a strong work ethic and safety focusPossess a valid driver’s license and able to navigate remote areas Job Field: Forestry Job Type: Full Time Location Detail: Anderson, CA Salary: $75,000 to $125,000 per year is 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: 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 IndustriesHuman ResourcesPO Box 496011Redding, CA 96049(866) 378-8001or apply online at the full job posting link below. You can view all our career opportunities at: spi-ind.com/forestry Application Deadline: Sun, 07/05/2026 - 12:00pm Link to Full Job Posting: https://www.spi-ind.com/Careers/Details/4068904302026
