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Procurement Forester

Deadline:
Employer:
Sierra Pacific Industries
Job Field:
Forestry
Job Type:
Full Time
Location:
California
Location Detail:
Lincoln, CA
Job Description:
  • Appraisal and purchase of logs and timber from both private and public sources 
  • Administration of timber sale contracts, including oversight of logging and road building contractors
  • Monitor log utilization and quality control guidelines
  • Conduct monthly physical log deck inventory and daily log quality audits
  • Maintain log cost and scheduling data using log accounting software 
  • Effectively and professionally interact with private landowners, federal, state and local agencies 
  • Work in support of the Company’s goals and objectives 
  • Work independently and safely in mountainous terrain and all-weather conditions
Qualifications:
  • Degree in Forestry or equivalent experience is required 
  • Experience that includes: log procurement, log marketing, log scaling, cruising, logging supervision, contract administration, and general forestry-related work 
  • Understanding of logging and road construction operations 
  • Proficient computer skills, including Microsoft Excel and Word
  • Excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills 
  • Proven to be a reliable self-starter with a strong work ethic and safety conscious
  • Possess a valid driver’s license and able to navigate remote areas
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.

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 Industries Human Resources 

PO Box 496011 

Redding, CA 

96049 

(530) 378-8001

or apply online and view all our career opportunities at: spi.careers

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