Job Status: Filled

District Forester (Forestry, Logging & Mill Operations)

Full Time

  Sierra Pacific Industries (http://www.spi-ind.com/)

  Stirling City, California, United States

Our Forestry Division, Stirling District, has an opening for a qualified Forester to help manage the Company’s timberlands in Butte, Plumas, and Tehama counties.
The successful applicant will be required to work out of the Chico office.
PRIMARY DUTIES:
• Field work associated with the preparation of Timber Harvest Plans (THPs).
• Support administration of contracts, including reforestation, logging, and road construction.
• Miscellaneous forestry-related project work requiring demanding physical activity.
• Assist with patrol duties on Company controlled roads.
Qualifications: 
QUALIFICATIONS:
• A Bachelor of Science degree in Forestry or working towards becoming a licensed RPF.
• Ability to qualify for and take the RPF exam within 4 years.
• Some knowledge of THP preparation and writing.
• Familiarity with the California Forest Practice Rules.
• Experience in fire suppression and some knowledge about forest fuels.
• Understanding of logging, road construction and reforestation operations.
• Ability to hike and navigate alone in remote mountainous regions using maps and compass.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Computer skills or the ability to develop such skills; experience with Microsoft Word and Excel, and GIS-based software programs helpful.
• Ability to work as a “team” member.
• Have a valid California driver’s license and ability to drive hazardous mountain roads.