Harvesting Forester Position Available In Piscataquis, Maine

Harvesting Forester (01022753)
Job Description
Harvesting Forester-01022753
Description
We are seeking a dynamic and skilled Harvesting Forester to manage logging operations across the Moosehead District. This position reports to the Greenville Harvesting and Transportation Manager. In the Harvesting Forester position, you will be responsible for working with our Timberlands Team on all aspects of our forestry business with an emphasis on harvest contract administration and building relationships with our logging and hauling contractors.

Key Responsibilities:

Collaborate with planning and road operations across 400,000 acres, executing on our comprehensive harvest plans and strategies.
Champion safety and risk awareness by modeling best practices and intervening when necessary to ensure a safe work environment.
Manage yearly contract budgets, fostering seamless communication between planning, marketing, and road teams to support efficient operations.
Effectively manage contractors for both logging operations, ensuring capacity, safety, and budget adherence.

Key Functions:

Willingness and ability to spend approximately 75% of time working in the field.
Perform duties outdoors in a variety of weather conditions (e.g., rain, heat, cold)
Navigate and operate effectively across diverse types of terrain (e.g., uneven ground, slopes)
Willingness and ability to role model and promote a safe work environment.
Ensuring compliance with state regulations, SFI standards, and the Moosehead Conservation Easement.
Work closely with the planning and roads team.
Implement silvicultural regimes to maximize forest value.
Negotiate logging and harvesting contracts using rate models and production data.
Interact with the public, government agencies and other industry professionals.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree (or higher) in forestry (preferred) or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and professional experience (a minimum of 2 years of relevant experience, with 3 or more years preferred).
Strong understanding of harvesting techniques, wood flow dynamics, marketing strategies, silvicultural objectives, and forest economics.
Proficiency in forestry Best Management Practices (BMPs), cruise design, sampling principles, and forest inventory systems (familiarity with GIS and Weyerhaeuser’s inventory systems is a plus).
Demonstrated ability to create, manage, and implement budgets effectively.
Basic knowledge of negotiation tactics and contract administration.
Strong computer skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (especially Excel) and mobile applications.
Excellent oral and written communication skills, with the ability to inspire, motivate, and contribute to transformational initiatives.
Proven leadership and interpersonal skills, with a commitment to fostering collaboration in a diverse team environment.
Exceptional organizational and problem-solving abilities, with the capacity to prioritize and manage multiple tasks effectively.
Dedication to safety to include promoting Weyerhaeuser’s safety vision.
Flexibility and willingness to take on additional projects and assignments as needed.
This multifaceted role offers flexibility for candidates with expertise in harvest administration while contributing to the District’s broader goals. If you’re passionate about forestry, thrive in a field-oriented environment, and are committed to excellence, we’d love to hear from you.

What We Offer:

Compensation:

This role is eligible for our annual merit-increase program, and we are targeting a salary range of $57,960-$86,941 based on your level of skills, qualifications and experience. You will also be eligible for our Annual Incentive Program, which offers a cash bonus targeting 5% of base pay. Potential plan funding may range from zero to two times that target.

Benefits:

When you join our team, you and your dependents will be offered coverage under our comprehensive employee benefits plan, which includes medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability, and life insurance. We offer a pre-tax Health Savings Account option which includes a company contribution. Other benefit options are also available such as voluntary Long-Term Care and Employee Assistance Programs. We also support personal volunteerism, sponsor a host of diversity networks, promote mentoring, and provide training and development opportunities to help you chart your path to a fulfilling career.

Retirement:

Employees are able to enroll in our company’s 401k plan, which includes a paid company match in addition to our annual contribution equal to 5% of your base salary.

Paid Time Off or Vacation:

We provide eligible employees who are scheduled to work 25 hours or more per week with 3-weeks of paid vacation to use during your first year of employment. In addition, after being employed for six months, eligible employees begin to accrue vacation for future use. We also recognize eleven paid holidays per year, providing a total of 88 holiday hours and paid parental leave for all full-time employees.
About Weyerhaeuser We sustainably manage forests and manufacture products that make the world a better place. We’re serious about safety, driven to achieve excellence, and proud of what we do. With multiple business lines in locations across North America, we offer a range of exciting career opportunities for smart, talented people who are passionate about making a difference. We know you have a choice in your career. We want you to choose us. About Timberlands
We believe trees are a remarkable resource that can and should be managed responsibly to make a range of products that meet human needs, while also providing recreation, wildlife habitat, and other important ecosystem benefits.
For more than a century, we’ve been taking care of forests to make life better.
Weyerhaeuser is an equal opportunity employer. Inclusion is one of our five core values and we strive to maintain a culture where all our people feel a sense of belonging, opportunity and shared purpose. We are committed to recruiting a diverse workforce and supporting an equitable and inclusive environment that inspires people of all backgrounds to join, stay and thrive with our team.
Job Operations, Manufacturing, & Construction
Primary LocationUSA-ME-Greenvlle Jct
Schedule Full-time
Job Level Individual Contributor
Job Type Experienced
Shift Day (1st)
Travel Yes, 10 % of the Time
Relocation Assistance Available