Deadline: Sun, 06/25/2023 - 12:00pm Employer: Sierra Pacific Industries Job Field: Forestry Job Type: Full Time Location: California Location Detail: Central Sierra Area Oroville, CA Job Description: Our Forestry Division, Stirling District, has an opening for a Road Crew Manager / District Forester to manage a forest road construction and maintenance crew and help sustainably manage the Company’s timberlands in Butte, Tehama, Plumas, Nevada, Yuba, Placer, and Sierra Counties. This position will involve working with USFS and California Registered Professional Foresters (RPF’s) to prepare harvest plans, administer harvest operations and oversee a 2–3-person road crew. Work will be based out of the office in Oroville, CA requiring living in one of the surrounding communities. ABOUT THE POSITION Directs the road crew during the construction/maintenance of Sierra Pacific Industries / USFS road projects Assists the preparation of Timber Harvest Plans (THP’s), including research, field work and mapping Manage operations, machinery, materials and logistics for field operations on road projects Effectively and professionally represent Sierra Pacific Industries, interacting with neighbors and resource state regulatory agencies Responsible for record keeping/paperwork associated with road crew projects Assist in all forest activities, including reforestation, wildlife , botany and archeology. Oversees machine operators, production, safety, equipment and resource protection Forestry-related project work in a wide range of weather and field conditions Hike in remote mountainous regions using maps, compass, and GPS Qualifications: Familiarity with the California Forest Practice Rules, Degree in Resource Management preferred Experience with forest road construction and maintenance and THP Operations Excellent communication skills, self-motivation, and strong work ethic Computer skills including Microsoft Word, Excel, and GIS-based software programs Ability to successfully supervise the road crew and support flow of work Familiarity with operating heavy equipment Current valid driver’s license Miscellaneous: WHY JOIN OUR TEAM 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 no later than June 25th 2023 to: Sierra Pacific Industries Tana Hartman, Human Resources PO Box 496014 Redding, CA 96049 (530) 378-8107 or apply online and view all our career opportunities at: spi.careers Sierra Pacific is an (EOE) Equal Opportunity Employer, including those with a disability and veterans. We are a drug and tobacco free workplace. The general wage range for this position at Sierra Pacific Industries is between $65,000 and $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.
