Forester and Timber Cruiser (Forestry, Logging & Mill Operations)

  Nielsen Brothers Inc

  Bellingham, Washington, United States

Job Title: Forester and Timber Cruiser

Location: Based in Bellingham, WA with work in surrounding areas

Beginning Date: As Soon As Possible

Qualifications:

A Bachelor's Degree in Forestry or a 2 year technical degree in Forestry with 1-3 years of experience preferred. Other natural resource related degrees or additional relevant, professional forestry experience may be considered in lieu of a degree. This position must have a solid understanding of forest management practices and regulations as they are applied in Washington State. Timber cruising experience required. Desired certifications include Accredited Logging Professional (ALP) under the Master Logger Program of the WA Contract Loggers Association (ALP includes Sustainable Forestry Initiative certification), and/or Tree Farm Inspector. Must have a professional demeanor and possess good communication skills, have proficient computer skills (word processing, spreadsheets, GIS), and effective writing ability. Requires physicalfitness and endurance for hiking steep forest terrain, climbing over downed trees, and carrying equipment and tools while working in the field. A Washington State Driver’s License is required.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities:

1.) Manages all forest practices applications for logging and road building, burn permits for slash/debris disposal, road maintenance and abandonment planning, and hydraulic project approval permits for installing culverts and bridges in typed waters;

2.) Cruise and analyze timber sales and purchases under direction of the owners and/or the General Manager;

3.) Provides layout and marking of timber harvest boundaries, stream/wetland buffers, and road locations, and manages the replanting of harvested areas;

4.) Hires and manages consulting services contracts for surveying, engineering, geo-technical, tree planting, and wildlife assessments;

5.) Serves as the company liaison with state and local agencies pursuant to permitting requirements, attends neighborhood meetings, participates in public meetings and hearings, and attends other government meetings as necessary. 

Compensation

Salary and Benefits: Salary commensurate with qualifications and experience. Minimum 40 hours
per week, paid vacation, medical and dental care plan, and participation in 401(k) plan. Job requires
office work combined with field work during all seasons and willingness to travel and work after hours
and weekends when required. Vehicle provided.

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