Land Use Specialist (Forestry, Logging & Mill Operations)

  Rayonier

  Hoquiam, Washington, United States

Job Title Land Use Specialist

At Rayonier, we’re creating “value from the ground up” every day, starting with our people. People are the foundation for success and the key to making us the best performing company in the forest products industry. We are proud of our long history of success, our diverse mix of businesses and our values-based work environment, and invite you to consider a career with Rayonier.

Description

The Land Use Specialist will work under the direct supervision of the Engineering Manager with responsibilities for managing land use and non-hunting related access in the Pacific Resource Unit.  The Land Use Specialist will assist the Resource Development Manager with Identification of recorded easements that impact recreational access programs.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in natural resources, business, or contract administration.
• Four years in various land use and/or contract management functions.
• Ability to meet and negotiate with individuals outside of Rayonier.  Must be able to convey or explain moderately complex thoughts or subjects via written documents.
• Knowledge of Forest Practices Rules, Sustainable Forestry Initiative.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent personal computer skills in Microsoft Word, Access, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Preferred Qualifications

• Basic understanding of land and timber valuation, road use and road easement agreements and road construction and maintenance costs and an understanding of logging systems
• Basic knowledge and understanding of state and federal safety and environmental health law and regulations.

Rayonier is committed to maintaining a work environment that promotes diversity and is free of discrimination. Except where prohibited by state law, all offers of employment are conditional upon successfully passing a drug test.

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