Sierra Pacific Industries

Forestry - Inventory/GIS Manager

Sierra Pacific Industries$85K — $110K *
Education, Government & Non-Profit
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Forestry, GIS, or Natural Resources.
  • California Registered Professional Forester license desired.
  • Strong experience using ArcGIS Pro and GIS systems.
  • Working knowledge of forest inventory methods and Geographic Information Systems (GIS).
  • Experience with Atlas GIS desirable; Microsoft Access experience is a plus.
  • Demonstrated leadership, communication, motivation, and people management skills.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Superior organizational skills and attention to detail.
  • Ability to build collaborative relationships within an organization.

Responsibilities

  • Manage Forestry GIS and Inventory Systems across California, Oregon, and Washington.
  • Supervise and mentor GIS staff effectively.
  • Organize, plan, and direct GIS staff activities including map generation and resource reporting.
  • Collaborate with other GIS staff and District Foresters for data collection assistance.
  • Perform data queries and analyses using GIS for technical specialists.
  • Maintain and update critical GIS map files in relational databases.
  • Manage data collection for annual timber harvest depletion updates.
  • Ensure accuracy of Lands Record Management System and Tax Parcel Database.

Benefits

  • Full Health Benefits Plan including medical, dental, and vision with low-cost premiums.
  • 401(k) with Company Match and additional Retirement Contributions.
  • Company-paid Life Insurance.
  • Commitment to opportunities for personal and professional growth.
Full Job Description
About the Position
  • Manage Forestry GIS and Inventory Systems across California, Oregon, and Washington
  • Effectively supervise and mentor GIS staff
  • Organize, plan, and direct GIS staff activities, including generating maps and resource reports, and oversight of work product
  • Collaborate with and provide technical assistance to other GIS staff, District Foresters, and technical specialists relating to standard data collection tools and systems (e.g. iPad, GPS)
  • Perform comprehensive data queries and analyses using GIS for internal and contract technical specialists
  • Accurately read, analyze, and interpret maps and aerial photography
  • Maintain and update critical GIS map files and data in relational databases
  • Effectively manage data collection for annual timber harvest depletion and inventory updates
  • Manage essential files and reports related to carbon offset program
  • Ensure Lands Record Management System and Tax Parcel Database are accurately maintained
  • Effectively analyze and solve problems, demonstrate good judgement, with best practice decisions and minimal oversight
  • Work collaboratively and in support of Company's goals and objectives in a team environment

Qualifications
  • Bachelors' degree in Forestry, GIS, or Natural Resources
  • California Registers Professional Forester license desired
  • Strong experience using ArcGIS Pro and GIS systems
  • Working knowledge of forest inventory methods and Geographic Information Systems (GIS)
  • Experience with Atlas GIS desirable, and experience with Microsoft Access a plus
  • Demonstrated skill in leadership, effective communication, motivation, and people management
  • Excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills
  • Demonstrated organizational skills with superior attention to detail
  • Ability to build collaborative working relationships within an organization

Why Join Our Team?
Because this is more than an invitation, it's a commitment to offer opportunities for personal and professional growth to everyone! We ask people to grow with us and make the company even better.

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

About Sierra Pacific Industries

Sierra Pacific Industries is a third-generation, family-owned forest products company. The company was founded in 1949 and is headquartered in Anderson, California. Sierra Pacific Industries owns and manages nearly 2 million acres of timberland in California and Washington, and operates 14 sawmills, 4 cogeneration facilities, and 2 biomass power plants. The company produces lumber, plywood, and other wood products for the construction, furniture, and packaging industries. Sierra Pacific Industries is committed to sustainable forestry practices and has implemented several initiatives to protect and enhance the environment, including reforestation, wildlife habitat conservation, and water quality protection.
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