District Forester - Timberland Planning & Field Leadership

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

Benefits offered by this job

Low-cost health benefits

Retirement plan with company match

Paid vacation and 10 holidays

Company-paid Life Insurance

Job summary

Sierra Pacific Industries seeks a District Forester to manage timberlands across Shasta, Lassen, Modoc, and Siskiyou counties, based in Burney, CA. You will prepare THPs, administer field operation contracts, and conduct surveys while coordinating with regulators and diverse partners.

The role requires a California RPF or eligibility, strong communication skills, and ability to work independently or in teams in remote field conditions. Competitive benefits and growth opportunities are offered.

Qualifications

• California RPF license or eligibility to obtain one after qualifying experience
• Familiarity with California Forest Practice Rules and THP work
• Understanding of logging, road construction, and reforestation operations
• Excellent communication, self-motivated with strong work ethic
• Proficient with Word, Excel, and GIS-based software

Responsibilities

• Prepare Timber Harvest Plans (THPs) including research, field work, mapping and writing
• Administer contracts for logging, road construction, services, and agreements
• Conduct botanical, wildlife, archeological, road, and watercourse surveys
• Collaborate with reforestation activities such as planting and site prep
• Interact with state regulatory agencies and diverse groups
• Perform forestry project work in varied weather and field conditions
• Hike in remote mountainous regions using maps, compass, GPS
• Work both in teams and independently in remote areas
• Assist and collaborate in other district forestry work as needed

Skills

RPF license or eligibility

California Forest Practice Rules

Logging/road/reforestation ops

Excellent communication

Word/Excel/GIS software

Independent / team work

Driver's license + 4x4 access

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

GIS software

Job description

Sierra Pacific Industries seeks a District Forester to manage timberlands across Shasta, Lassen, Modoc, and Siskiyou counties, based in Burney, CA. You will prepare THPs, administer field operation contracts, and conduct surveys while coordinating with regulators and diverse partners.

The role requires a California RPF or eligibility, strong communication skills, and ability to work independently or in teams in remote field conditions. Competitive benefits and growth opportunities are offered.