District Forester: Grow Timberlands, Great Benefits

SIERRA PACIFIC INDUSTRIES; Springfield (OR); On-site; USD 65,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

We train and promote from within

Excellent low-cost health benefits

Retirement plan with employer-paid

Paid vacation and 10 holidays

Job summary

Sierra Pacific Industries invites qualified candidates for a District Forester role operating from our Oregon District offices in Eugene or Roseburg. The position emphasizes timber harvest execution, budgeting, silviculture, regulatory liaison, and wildfire protection across Oregon forests.

Ideal applicants will have a forestry degree or equivalent experience, plus knowledge of Oregon forest practice rules and field skills in harvest layout, road work, and remote-area hiking under various

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in forestry or related field or equivalent recent, related work experience.
• Excellent organizational skills, self-motivated, and strong work ethic.
• Working knowledge of Oregon forest practice rules.

Responsibilities

• Implement all aspects of the timber harvest program, including harvest layout and permitting, road building contracts, and log quality control.
• Assist in development of harvest budgets and forecasts.
• Collaborate on silvicultural programs including reforestation, vegetation management, tree improvement, and inventory.
• Interact with state regulatory agencies and diverse groups.
• Coordinate with federal, state, and local agencies to protect company lands from wildfires.
• Hike in remote mountainous regions using maps, compass, or GPS.
• Work in remote areas in all seasons and weather conditions.
• Safely navigate hazardous mountain roads.

Skills

Organizational skills

Team collaboration

Safety awareness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in forestry or related field

Tools

Word

Outlook

Excel

ArcGIS

Job description

Sierra Pacific Industries invites qualified candidates for a District Forester role operating from our Oregon District offices in Eugene or Roseburg. The position emphasizes timber harvest execution, budgeting, silviculture, regulatory liaison, and wildfire protection across Oregon forests.

Ideal applicants will have a forestry degree or equivalent experience, plus knowledge of Oregon forest practice rules and field skills in harvest layout, road work, and remote-area hiking under various