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Sierra Pacific Company; Westwood (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) with company match

Life Insurance

Job summary

Sierra Pacific Industries is seeking a District Forester for Almanor Forestry District in Westwood, CA. The role involves planning THPs, administering field-ops contracts, and conducting surveys in Lassen and Plumas counties.

Ideal candidates will hold a California RPF license or be eligible, with strong communication, GIS, and drive capabilities for remote forest work. Join a team-focused, safety-conscious organization with a long-standing forestry legacy.

Qualifications

• California Registered Professional Forester (RPF) license or eligibility to qualify for licensure.
• Familiarity with California Forest Practice Rules and THP preparation.
• Understanding of logging, road construction, and reforestation operations.
• Excellent communication, self-motivated, and strong work ethic; team capable.
• Proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel, and GIS-based software.
• Valid driver’s license; ability to drive 4WD on forest roads.

Responsibilities

• Prepare Timber Harvest Plans (THPs) with research, fieldwork, mapping, and writing.
• Administer contracts for field operations including logging and road work.
• Conduct botanical, wildlife, archeological, road, and watercourse surveys.
• Collaborate on reforestation activities, including planting and site prep.
• Interact professionally with state regulatory agencies and diverse groups.
• Perform forestry-related project work in varied weather and terrain.
• Hike in remote mountainous regions using maps, compass, and GPS.
• Work independently and in teams; assist other district forestry tasks.

Skills

Communication

Self-motivation

Teamwork

GIS software

MS Excel

MS Word

Driver's license

Education

RPF license or eligibility

Tools

GIS software

Job description

Forester - District Almanor Forestry District Westwood, CA Open

Our Almanor Forestry District has an opening for a qualified District Forester to help manage the Company’s timberlands in Lassen and Plumas counties. This position involves working with California Registered Professional Foresters (RPFs) to prepare harvest plans and administer harvest operations. The successful applicant is expected to work out of our district office located in Westwood, California.

About The Position

• Prepare Timber Harvest Plans (THPs), including research, field work, mapping, and writing
• Administer contracts for field operations including logging, road construction, professional services, and miscellaneous agreements
• Conduct botanical, wildlife, archeological, road, and watercourse surveys
• Collaborate with reforestation activities, including planting and site preparation
• Professionally and effectively interact with the state regulatory agencies and diverse groups
• Perform forestry-related project work in a wide range of weather and field conditions
• Hike in remote mountainous regions using maps, compass, and GPS
• Effectively work both within a team setting as well as independently in remote areas
• Assist and collaborate in other forestry work on the district as needed

Qualifications

• A California Registered Professional Forester (RPF) license or the ability to qualify for, take, and pass the RPF exam after qualification through a combination of educational and/or work experience
• Familiarity with the California Forest Practice Rules and fieldwork involved in Timber Harvest Plan (THP) preparation
• Understanding of logging, road construction, and reforestation operations
• Excellent communication skills, self-motivated, and strong work ethic
• Proficient computer skills, including Microsoft Word, Excel, and GIS-based software programs
• Ability to effectively work both independently and as a team member
• Current valid driver’s license and the ability to operate a four-wheel drive vehicle and safely navigate steep forest roads

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.

About Our Company

Sierra Pacific Industries is a fourth-generation family-owned company based in Northern California that started in 1949 and has grown to be one of the largest lumber and millwork producers in the U.S., employing around 6,500 crew members. Sierra Pacific continues to be a company where its employees are proud to work at state-of-the-art facilities and others strive to become part of the team.

We own and sustainably manage more than 2.4 million acres of timberland in California, Oregon, and Washington. Our forests are sustainably managed under a 100-year plan by Registered Professional Foresters, Wildlife Biologists, Botanists, and other professionals. We are growing forests for our future, planting over 6 million new trees every year. In Spring 2024, we planted our 300 millionth seedling on our timberlands. This milestone was decades in the making, reflecting our commitment to sustainable forest management and ensuring we have forests not just for today, but for generations to come.

With around 6,500 crew members in over 30 states, Sierra Pacific offers many opportunities for personal and professional growth; from entry-level to skilled trades, from truck drivers to sales managers, from foresters to engineers – for everyone! We invite you to learn more about our history, our 2.4 million acres of forestlands, and our state-of-the-art wood product and window manufacturing facilities at www.spi-ind.com/AboutUs.

The general wage range for this position at Sierra Pacific Industries is from $70,000 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.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including those with a disability and veterans. Sierra Pacific adheres to E-verify to verify the social security number of all newly hired employees. Sierra Pacific is an (EOE) Equal Opportunity Employer, including those with a disability and veterans. If you are an individual with a disability and need accommodation to complete the application process, please call 800-378-8001 or write to Sierra Pacific Industries at PO Box 496011, Redding, CA 96049.

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