A Forester manages large tracts of tree covered land, or manages trees in an urban setting. Directs tree harvests and plantings, develops plans for regenerating or protecting forest land, educates teachers and students about forest conservation. May inventory and appraise timber for sale by forest owners.
Loading... District Forester (Ryderwood Forestry District) Save Job Sierra Pacific Industries Centralia, Washington LinkedIn Copy URL Email Facebook Job Type Permanent Salary $65,000•$110,000 per year Min. Experience 2•4 years Save Job LinkedIn Copy URL Email Facebook 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. 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 . About the Position Manage and implement all aspects of a silviculture program including reforestation, vegetation management, and tree improvement Collaborate in the development of silvicultural budgets and forecasts Assist with the timber harvest program, including performing harvest unit layout and permitting, administering road building and logging contracts, and ensure log quality control Professionally and effectively interact with interact with state regulatory agencies and diverse groups Maintain essential documentation and critical databases related to reforestation activities Effectively work both within a team setting as well as independently in remote areas Perform forestry-related projects in a wide range of weather and field conditions using maps, compass, or GPS Assist and collaborate in other forestry work on the district as needed Qualifications 3 years' experience in silviculture in the Pacific Northwest Bachelor's degree in forestry, natural resources, or related field, or equivalent recent, relevant work experience Understanding of silvicultural practices and cost considerations Work experience with Washington forest practice rules Valid Washington driver's license or the ability to obtain a valid Washington driver's license Demonstrated ability to drive hazardous mountain roads Skilled with Word, Outlook, Excel, and ArcGIS software Excellent organizational skills, self-motivated, and a strong work ethic 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. Celebrate our 300th million seedling planted with us! spi-ind.com/OurForests/ThreeHundredMillion 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 $65,000 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. About Our Company 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. Sierra Pacific continues to be a company where its employees are proud to work at state-of-the-art facilities and others strive to become part of the team. We own and sustainably manage more than 2.4 million acres of timberland in California, Oregon, and Washington. Our forests are sustainably managed under a 100-year plan by Registered Professional Foresters, Wildlife Biologists, Botanists, and other professionals. We are growing forests for our future, planting over 6 million new trees every year. In Spring 2024, we planted our 300 millionth seedling on our timberlands. This milestone was decades in the making, reflecting our commitment to sustainable forest management and ensuring we have forests not just for today, but for generations to come. Sierra Pacific effectively uses nearly 100% of every piece of wood we bring to our facilities. In fact, any small amount that isn't turned into hand-crafted doors and windows, millwork, lumber, or landscaping material is actually converted into electricity in our eight biomass-fueled power plants. We are proud that all Sierra Pacific facilities follow our drug-free and tobacco-free policies. As part of our safety in the workplace policy, an offer of employment is subject to a negative drug screen result. We use E-verify to verify the social security number and work authorization of all newly hired employees. Sierra Pacific is an (EOE) Equal Opportunity Employer, including those with a disability and veterans. 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 Human Resources PO Box 496011 Redding, CA 96049 (866) 378-8001 or apply online and view all our career opportunities at: spi-ind.com/forestry When you apply, please indicate that you are responding to the posting on Conservation Job Board. Category Forestry Tags GIS Related Jobs Forests, Fire, and Communities Senior Program Manager Washington Conservation Action Seattle, WA Job type :
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