District Forester (Forestry, Logging & Mill Operations)

The Forestry Division, Redding District, has an opening for a qualified Forester to help manage the Company’s timberlands in Shasta, Trinity, Siskiyou, Lassen, and Modoc counties. The successful applicant will be required to work out of the Anderson office.

• Preparation of Timber Harvest Plans (THP’s).

• Administration of contracts, including logging, road construction and reforestation.

• Miscellaneous forestry-related project work requiring demanding physical activity.

• A California Registered Professional Forester, or the ability to qualify for and take the RPF exam within 3 years.

• Knowledge of THP preparation and writing.

• Familiarity with the California Forest Practice Rules.

• Ability to communicate and work with state regulatory agencies.

• Understanding of logging, road construction and reforestation operations.

• Ability to hike in extremely remote mountainous regions using maps, compass or GPS.

• Ability to work in all season outdoor environments, including inclement weather.

• Ability to effectively work and interact within a “team” setting.

• Excellent communication skills, self-motivation, and strong work ethic.

• Computer skills, or the ability to develop such skills; experience with Microsoft Office products (Word, Outlook, Excel, Powerpoint) and GIS-based software programs helpful.

• Have or obtain a valid California driver’s license, and ability to drive hazardous mountain roads.