District Forester (RPF) — Lead THPs & Timber Ops

Spi Ind; Anderson (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Retirement plan

Paid vacation

Holidays

Job summary

Sierra Pacific Industries seeks a qualified District Forester to manage timberlands in Shasta and Tehama counties from our Anderson, California district office. The role requires coordinating THP work, contractual operations, and surveys while liaising with regulators.

Responsibilities include THP preparation, harvest contract administration, reforestation collaboration, and field surveys. Strong communication and GIS skills, plus a California RPF license, are essential.

Qualifications

• RPF license required or ability to qualify and pass the RPF exam.
• 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.
• Proficient with Word, Excel and GIS-based software.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to operate a four-wheel drive vehicle on forest roads.

Responsibilities

• Prepare THPs with research, fieldwork, mapping and writing.
• Administer field-operation contracts (logging, roads, services).
• Conduct botanical, wildlife, archeological, road and watercourse surveys.
• Collaborate on reforestation activities including planting and site prep.
• Interact with state regulatory agencies and diverse groups.
• Perform forestry projects in varied weather and terrain.
• Hike in remote mountainous regions using maps, compass and GPS.
• Work well in a team or independently in remote areas.
• Assist other district forestry work as needed.

Skills

RPF license

Forest Practice Rules

Logging operations

Road construction

Reforestation

Communication skills

GIS software

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Teamwork

Driver's license

4x4 driving

Job description

Sierra Pacific Industries seeks a qualified District Forester to manage timberlands in Shasta and Tehama counties from our Anderson, California district office. The role requires coordinating THP work, contractual operations, and surveys while liaising with regulators.

Responsibilities include THP preparation, harvest contract administration, reforestation collaboration, and field surveys. Strong communication and GIS skills, plus a California RPF license, are essential.