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 third-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.
Currently, we are seeking a qualified Procurement Forester to assist the Procurement Manager in implementing the log procurement program at our division in Lincoln, California.
About the Position
- 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 and build relationships 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
- Bachelor’s degree in Forestry or significantly 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
Job Field:
Forestry
Job Type:
Full Time
Location Detail:
Lincoln, CA
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