We train and promote from within
Excellent low-cost health benefits
Retirement plan with employer-paid contributions
Paid vacation and 10 holidaysOur more than 2.4 million acres of timberland in the Western United States are sustainably managed by professionals in our Forestry Division. Currently, our Oregon Forestry District has an opening for a qualified
District Forester to help manage the Company's timberlands in Oregon. The successful applicant is expected to work out of our Oregon District offices located in either
Eugene or Roseburg, Oregon .
About the Position - Implement all aspects of the timber harvest program, including performing harvest layout and permitting, administering road building and logging contracts, and ensuring log quality control
- Assist in the development of harvest budgets and forecasts
- Collaborate regarding silvicultural programs including reforestation, vegetation management, tree improvement, and inventory
- Interact professionally and effectively with state regulatory agencies and diverse groups
- Effectively coordinate with Federal, State, and local agencies in the protection of Company lands from wildfires
- Hike in remote mountainous regions using maps, compass, or GPS
- Work may consist of team or independent settings, in remote areas and in all seasons and weather conditions
- Safely navigate hazardous mountain roads
Qualifications - Bachelor's degree in forestry or related field, or equivalent recent, related work experience
- 1 year experience in harvest engineering and/or harvest unit layout in the Pacific Northwest preferred
- Demonstrated understanding of operational and cost considerations of cable and ground-based logging systems and forest road construction
- Working knowledge of Oregon forest practice rules
- Excellent organizational skills, self-motivated, and a strong work ethic
- Skilled with Word, Outlook, Excel, ArcGIS software, experience with Road Eng or CAD preferred
- Hold or obtain valid Oregon driver's license
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.
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 Celebrate our 300th million seedling planted with us! spi-ind.com/OurForests/ThreeHundredMillion
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.
