Vegetation Management Specialist

Employer
Sierra Pacific Industries
Job Description, Responsibilities and Required Qualifications or Skills

We are seeking a qualified Vegetation Management Specialist to work out of either our Stirling District office in Chico, California or our Tahoe District office in Grass Valley, California.

About the position:

  • Develop and implement strategic fuel breaks as part of a comprehensive network
  • Maintain existing fuel breaks through vegetation treatments including herbicide application, mastication, controlled burns and animal browsing/grazing
  • Actively participate in collaborative groups
  • Develop and maintain good relationships with agencies, organizations, and adjacent landowners
  • Plan and implement roadside vegetation treatments and develop contractors to accomplish the work
  • Maintain GIS database of activities and treatments
  • Assist with reforestation activities and Timber Harvest Plan (THP) preparation and operations including resource surveys, timber marking, logging, and road construction
     

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Forestry, Agriculture, or equivalent related work experience
  • Ability to obtain a California Pest Control Advisors (PCA) license “Weed” category and a QAL license with “Right of way” and “Forest” category
  • Working experience with herbicides commonly used in right of way applications and forestry applications
  • Strong work ethic
  • Proficient computer skills, including Microsoft Word, Excel, and GIS-based software programs
  • Ability to work both independently and as a team member
  • Current valid drivers’ license and the ability to operate four-wheel drive vehicle and safely negotiate steep mountainous roads
Job Field:
Forestry
Community Forestry & Arboriculture
Job Type:
Full Time
Location Detail:
Chico, CA (Stirling District office) or Grass Valley, CA (Tahoe District office)
Salary:
$69,000 - $100,000 per year
(This is the general wage range for this position at Sierra Pacific Industries and is dependent upon a number of factors, including, but not limited to: relevant work experience, skill, knowledge, and/or education.)
Job Benefits:

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
Amy Sarti, Human Resources
PO Box 496014
Redding, CA 96049
(530) 378-8107

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

Application Deadline:
Link to Full Job Posting:
https://spi-ind.com/Careers/Details/3904307212025

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