Society of American Foresters.
Forester - District (Redding Forestry District)
Society of American Foresters., Redding, California, United States, 96001
We train and promote from within
Excellent low-cost health benefits
Retirement plan with employer-paid contributions
Paid vacation and 10 holidays
At 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.
About the Position Currently, our Forestry Division, Redding District, has an opening for a qualified District Forester to help manage the Company’s timberlands in Shasta, Trinity, and Siskiyou counties. This position will involve all aspects of resource management within this diverse District and will be located out of our
Anderson, California
office.
Responsibilities
Prepare Timber Harvest Plans (THPs), including research, field work and mapping
Administer contracts including logging, road construction, professional services, and miscellaneous sales agreements
Conduct botanical, wildlife, archeological, roads and watercourse surveys, recommending appropriate protection measures
Effectively and professionally represent Sierra Pacific Industries, interacting with neighbors and state regulatory agencies
Participate in forestry-related project work in a wide range of weather and field conditions
Hike in remote mountainous regions using maps, compass, and GPS
Qualifications
A California Registered Professional Forester (RPF) license or the ability to qualify for, take, and pass the RPF exam within 3 years
Familiarity with the California Forest Practice Rules and knowledge of THP preparation
Understanding of logging, road construction and reforestation operations
Self-motivation, a strong work ethic and the desire to make things happen
Excellent communication skills
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 a four-wheel drive vehicle and safely negotiate steep forest roads
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.
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.
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
Sierra Pacific is an (EOE) Equal Opportunity Employer, including those with a disability and veterans.
The general wage range for this position at Sierra Pacific Industries is from $69,000 to $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.
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Excellent low-cost health benefits
Retirement plan with employer-paid contributions
Paid vacation and 10 holidays
At 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.
About the Position Currently, our Forestry Division, Redding District, has an opening for a qualified District Forester to help manage the Company’s timberlands in Shasta, Trinity, and Siskiyou counties. This position will involve all aspects of resource management within this diverse District and will be located out of our
Anderson, California
office.
Responsibilities
Prepare Timber Harvest Plans (THPs), including research, field work and mapping
Administer contracts including logging, road construction, professional services, and miscellaneous sales agreements
Conduct botanical, wildlife, archeological, roads and watercourse surveys, recommending appropriate protection measures
Effectively and professionally represent Sierra Pacific Industries, interacting with neighbors and state regulatory agencies
Participate in forestry-related project work in a wide range of weather and field conditions
Hike in remote mountainous regions using maps, compass, and GPS
Qualifications
A California Registered Professional Forester (RPF) license or the ability to qualify for, take, and pass the RPF exam within 3 years
Familiarity with the California Forest Practice Rules and knowledge of THP preparation
Understanding of logging, road construction and reforestation operations
Self-motivation, a strong work ethic and the desire to make things happen
Excellent communication skills
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 a four-wheel drive vehicle and safely negotiate steep forest roads
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.
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.
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
Sierra Pacific is an (EOE) Equal Opportunity Employer, including those with a disability and veterans.
The general wage range for this position at Sierra Pacific Industries is from $69,000 to $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.
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