District Forester: Lead Timber Harvest & Field Ops

SIERRA PACIFIC INDUSTRIES; Westwood (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Retirement plan

Paid vacation

Promotion opportunities

Job summary

Sierra Pacific Industries, a fourth-generation family-owned company, seeks a District Forester to manage timberlands in Lassen and Plumas counties from its Westwood district office in California. The role involves THP work, contracts, and regulatory collaboration.

Qualified candidates will hold a California RPF license or be able to qualify, with strong communication, GIS and Office software skills, and the ability to work independently in remote field conditions.

Qualifications

• California RPF license or ability to qualify for the exam.
• Familiar with California Forest Practice Rules and THP prep.
• Understanding of logging, road construction, and reforestation ops.
• Excellent communication, self-motivated, and strong work ethic.
• Proficient in Word, Excel, and GIS software.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Valid driver's license; able to operate a four-wheel drive vehicle.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Interact professionally with state regulatory agencies and diverse groups.
• Perform forestry-related project work in varied weather and field conditions.
• Hike in remote mountainous regions using maps, compass, and GPS.
• Work both within a team setting and independently in remote areas.
• Assist and collaborate in other forestry work on the district as needed.

Skills

Excellent communication

Self-motivated

Strong work ethic

Independence

Team player

Driver's license

4WD operation

Education

California Registered Professional Forester (RPF) license

Tools

GIS software

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Sierra Pacific Industries, a fourth-generation family-owned company, seeks a District Forester to manage timberlands in Lassen and Plumas counties from its Westwood district office in California. The role involves THP work, contracts, and regulatory collaboration.

Qualified candidates will hold a California RPF license or be able to qualify, with strong communication, GIS and Office software skills, and the ability to work independently in remote field conditions.