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Senior Silviculture Forester

Employer
Green Diamond Resource Company
Job Description, Responsibilities and Required Qualifications or Skills

Green Diamond Resource Company is seeking a Senior Silviculture Forester to support our Northwest Timberlands Division based in Shelton, Washington. This role oversees silviculture and forest management activities across approximately 315,000 acres of western Washington timberlands.

 

This position is a mix of field and office work, with approximately 50% of time spent in each environment. The role works closely with Forestry, Logging, Harvest Planning, Wildlife, and Engineering teams to coordinate safe, efficient, and sustainable forest management operations. 

 

Key Responsibilities:

  • Leading silviculture programs to include reforestation, vegetation control, slash burning, fertilization, animal damage control, and pre-commercial thinning
  • Managing and overseeing contractor operations and ensuring work quality and contract compliance
  • Supporting operational planning, scheduling, budgeting, and permitting activities
  • Coordinating with internal teams and adjacent landowners
  • Promoting and maintaining strong safety practices across all operations
  • Monitoring forestry operations and adapting plans based on operational and environmental conditions

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Forest Management or related field, or equivalent experience
  • 10+ years of forestry or silviculture experience
  • Experience overseeing field operations and contractor crews
  • Strong communication, planning, and organizational skills
  • Ability to work independently and make sound operational decisions
  • Commitment to safety, stewardship, and teamwork

 

Preferred qualifications include knowledge of Washington Forest Practice regulations, leadership experience, and experience with budgeting or operational planning.

 

Job Field:
Forestry
Job Type:
Full Time
Location Detail:
Green Diamond Resource Company
215 North 3rd
Shelton, WA 98584
Salary:
Annual range $86,200 to $129,400
Job Benefits:

The pay range listed is just one component of Green Diamond’s total compensation package.  Other rewards include eligibility to receive a company-wide annual financial performance bonus, and the opportunity to receive an individual performance-based bonus, candidate referral bonuses, and spot bonuses.  

 

Green Diamond offers generous benefits including medical/vision and dental, life and disability insurance, 401(k) plan with match and profit sharing, and an employee assistance program.  Reimbursements for work-related safety equipment, and wellness. Paid time off includes 9 designated and up to 2 floating (personal) holidays, minimum of 10 days’ vacation (or per policy based on experience), 10 days of sick leave, 30 days of parental leave, 3 days of bereavement, jury duty, 1 volunteer day, and 5 family care days.  A company vehicle for business use.  Cell phone reimbursement for business use.  More benefits information can be found at GreenDiamond.com.

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