Sierra Pacific Industries
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Sierra Pacific Industries , we understand our greatest strength is the people who choose to build a career with us. We are a fourth‑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.
Our more than 2.4 million acres of timberland in the Western United States are sustainably managed by professionals in our Forestry Division. Currently, our Ryderwood Forestry District has an opening for a qualified
District Forester
to help manage the Company’s timberlands in Lewis, Pacific, Thurston, and Cowlitz counties. The successful applicant is expected to work out of our district office located in
Centralia, Washington .
Position: District Forester About The Position
Implement all aspects of the timber harvest program, including performing harvest layout and permitting, administering road building and logging contracts, and ensuring log quality control
Assist in the development of harvest budgets and forecasts
Collaborate regarding silvicultural programs including reforestation, vegetation management, tree improvement, and inventory
Interact professionally and effectively with state regulatory agencies and diverse groups
Hike in remote mountainous regions using maps, compass, or GPS
Work may consist of team or independent settings, in remote areas and in all seasons and weather conditions
Safely navigate hazardous mountain roads
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in forestry or related field, or equivalent recent, related work experience
1 year experience in harvest engineering and/or harvest unit layout in the Pacific Northwest
Demonstrated understanding of operational and cost considerations of cable and ground‑based logging systems and forest road construction
Working knowledge of Washington forest practice rules
Excellent organizational skills, self‑motivated, and a strong work ethic
Skilled with Word, Outlook, Excel, ArcGIS software; experience with Road Eng or CAD preferred
Hold or obtain valid Washington driver’s license
Benefits
Excellent low‑cost health benefits, including a full Health Benefits Plan (medical, dental, and vision) with low‑cost premiums
401(k) with company match and additional retirement contributions
Paid vacation and 10 holidays
Company‑paid life insurance
Retirement plan with employer‑paid contributions
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.
Application Instructions 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 at
spi.careers
and view all our career opportunities.
EEO Statement Sierra Pacific Industries is an (EOE) Equal Opportunity Employer, including those with a disability and veterans.
Wage Range General wage range for this position is from $70,000 to $110,000 per year, depending on relevant work experience, skill, knowledge, and/or education.
Company Overview Sierra Pacific Industries is a fourth‑generation family‑owned company based in Northern California that started in 1949 and has grown to be one of the largest lumber and millwork producers in the U.S., employing around 6,500 crew members. We own and sustainably manage more than 2.4 million acres of timberland in California, Oregon, and Washington, planting over 6 million new trees every year and converting all wood into products or electricity through our biomass‑powered plants. All our facilities follow drug‑free and tobacco‑free policies, and employment offers are subject to a negative drug screen.
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Sierra Pacific Industries , we understand our greatest strength is the people who choose to build a career with us. We are a fourth‑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.
Our more than 2.4 million acres of timberland in the Western United States are sustainably managed by professionals in our Forestry Division. Currently, our Ryderwood Forestry District has an opening for a qualified
District Forester
to help manage the Company’s timberlands in Lewis, Pacific, Thurston, and Cowlitz counties. The successful applicant is expected to work out of our district office located in
Centralia, Washington .
Position: District Forester About The Position
Implement all aspects of the timber harvest program, including performing harvest layout and permitting, administering road building and logging contracts, and ensuring log quality control
Assist in the development of harvest budgets and forecasts
Collaborate regarding silvicultural programs including reforestation, vegetation management, tree improvement, and inventory
Interact professionally and effectively with state regulatory agencies and diverse groups
Hike in remote mountainous regions using maps, compass, or GPS
Work may consist of team or independent settings, in remote areas and in all seasons and weather conditions
Safely navigate hazardous mountain roads
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in forestry or related field, or equivalent recent, related work experience
1 year experience in harvest engineering and/or harvest unit layout in the Pacific Northwest
Demonstrated understanding of operational and cost considerations of cable and ground‑based logging systems and forest road construction
Working knowledge of Washington forest practice rules
Excellent organizational skills, self‑motivated, and a strong work ethic
Skilled with Word, Outlook, Excel, ArcGIS software; experience with Road Eng or CAD preferred
Hold or obtain valid Washington driver’s license
Benefits
Excellent low‑cost health benefits, including a full Health Benefits Plan (medical, dental, and vision) with low‑cost premiums
401(k) with company match and additional retirement contributions
Paid vacation and 10 holidays
Company‑paid life insurance
Retirement plan with employer‑paid contributions
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.
Application Instructions 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 at
spi.careers
and view all our career opportunities.
EEO Statement Sierra Pacific Industries is an (EOE) Equal Opportunity Employer, including those with a disability and veterans.
Wage Range General wage range for this position is from $70,000 to $110,000 per year, depending on relevant work experience, skill, knowledge, and/or education.
Company Overview Sierra Pacific Industries is a fourth‑generation family‑owned company based in Northern California that started in 1949 and has grown to be one of the largest lumber and millwork producers in the U.S., employing around 6,500 crew members. We own and sustainably manage more than 2.4 million acres of timberland in California, Oregon, and Washington, planting over 6 million new trees every year and converting all wood into products or electricity through our biomass‑powered plants. All our facilities follow drug‑free and tobacco‑free policies, and employment offers are subject to a negative drug screen.
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