Technical Forester

Company Overview:

Come grow with us! We are One Rayonier, a team that works together to create value by prioritizing safety, challenging the status quo, giving back to our communities, and driving innovation through continuous learning. With nearly 100 years of experience, we’re still discovering new ways to make lives better with our trees, our land, and — our most important resource — our people.

At Rayonier, we strive to create an employee experience where you feel valued and proud to be part of our team. We foster a respectful, inclusive and collaborative environment that celebrates your unique talents and perspectives.  Experience the Rayonier difference: We’re big enough to offer exciting career paths, but small enough for you to know your colleagues by name. Come join a team that empowers you to make a difference!

The Technical Forester requires a passion for working in the woods and contributing to our mission of growing sustainable forest to support consumer needs while caring for the environment and protecting endangered species. In our forests, you will make decisions not just for today, but decisions that have an impact on future generations. You will be responsible for collecting quality inventory data, as well as sale preparation activities including sale area design, inventory reports and GIS mapping. The work you perform is foundational to our business and has a significant impact on key decisions we make including sustainable yields, harvesting scheduling, timber marketing, silviculture treatments, long-range planning, land sales and acquisitions.

Through this experience you will gain exposure to many different aspects of forestry and have access to the tools, support and development you desire to continue to build upon your knowledge and expertise and advance your career, including mentoring, rotational roles, training opportunities, development exposures and more.

How will you contribute:

• Embrace Collaboration: Build meaningful relationships and partnerships with contractors, neighboring landowners, our communities and land users
• Act Like an Owner: Take ownership of the land you manage and the information you gather with a focus on quality and identifying opportunities for improvements
• Contribute to Team Success: Collaborate with others and share your viewpoints, ideas and findings to create better outcomes for Rayonier, our customers and communities
• Ensure SFI Compliance: Understand your responsibility for environmental stewardship and take careful measures to ensure the long-term sustainability of our forest ecosystems, as well as the wildlife, soils, and water within them
• Continuous Learning: Finding new and more innovative ways of doing things and staying current on state BMPs, SFI principles and technology
• Prioritize Safety: Maintain a safe work environment for company personnel, contractors, and other stakeholders by adhering to safety protocols, conducting regular safety assessments, and promoting a culture of safety awareness.