Forester

Green Diamond; California; On-site; USD 81,000 - 122,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

Medical, vision, dental

Life and disability insurance

401(k) with match and profit sharing

Paid time off and holidays

Job summary

Green Diamond is seeking an experienced Registered Professional Forester (RPF) to own THP work from field assessment through approval and implementation. You will operate across Humboldt, Del Norte and Mendocino counties, spending significant time in the field while coordinating with Operations, Roads, Wildlife and Silviculture teams to advance harvest plans with sound forestry practices.

You will lead the design of harvest units, ensure compliance with California Forest Practice Rules and

Qualifications

• Valid California RPF license.
• Bachelor's degree in Forest Management or related field.
• 3+ years of forest management operations experience including THP layout, road design and harvest systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead THP prep from field assessment to approval and implementation.
• Evaluate ground conditions and design efficient harvest plans within regulatory requirements.
• Design and layout harvest units and roads.
• Collaborate with Operations, Roads, Wildlife, IFM, FRIS and other teams to move plans to implementation.
• Provide technical direction to forestry staff working on THP.
• Conduct THP-related archaeological/historical surveys and prepare addendums.
• Support ongoing biological, geological, and botanical surveys as needed.
• Develop 3–4 approved THPs per year depending on scope and complexity.
• Contribute to a safe workplace by supporting the company safety program.

Skills

Forest management experience

Regulatory knowledge (CA FPR/Fish & WI

Field ownership & problem solving

Cross-disciplinary communication

Education

CA Registered Professional Forester (RPF) license

Bachelor’s in Forest Management/Natural Resources

Job description

Location

900 Riverside Road, Korbel, CA, 95550, United States

Job Category

FORESTRY

Employee Type

Full Time

Contact information

• Debra Miller
• 206-224-5859
• [e-mail]

What You'll Bring:

We're looking for an experienced forestry professional who combines strong technical knowledge with sound judgment, integrity, and a collaborative approach.

• A valid California Registered Professional Forester (RPF) license.
• A bachelor's degree in Forest Management, Natural Resources Management, or equivalent knowledge.
• 3 or more years of experience across forest management operations, including THP layout, engineering, road design, and harvest systems application.
• Professional-level California forestry experience and a solid understanding of the California Forest Practice Rules, Fish and Wildlife regulations, and California water-quality requirements.
• High professional and ethical standards and the ability to communicate clearly and work effectively across disciplines.
• Most importantly, you're someone who enjoys being in the field, solving complex forestry challenges, working collaboratively with others, and taking ownership of projects from beginning to end.

What the job is:

As a Registered Professional Forester with Green Diamond, you'll work under the supervision of a District Forester to take ownership of Timber Harvest Plans from initial field assessment through approval and implementation, combining sound forestry practices, practical problem-solving, and responsible stewardship of the land.

You'll spend time in the field and work closely with professionals across Operations, Roads, Wildlife, and Silviculture. It's an opportunity to do meaningful, hands-on forestry work while helping ensure our forests are managed responsibly for generations to come.

An example of your responsibilities:

• Lead all stages of THP preparation, from initial assessment and fieldwork through approval, operational support, completion reporting, and required annual inspections.
• Evaluate ground conditions and develop efficient, practical, cost-effective, and compliant harvest plans using your knowledge of forest management, road engineering, and harvest systems.
• Design and layout harvest units and roads, helping prepare plans for successful field operations.
• Partner with Operations, Roads, Wildlife, IFM, FRIS, and other resource professionals to communicate important THP information and move plans successfully from development to implementation.
• Provide technical direction and supervision to forestry staff supporting THP work.
• Conduct THP-specific archaeological and historical surveys and prepare required Confidential Archaeological Addendums.
• Support biological, geological, and botanical surveys and reporting as needed.
• Develop approximately 3 to 4 approved THPs each year, depending on acreage, complexity, and other responsibilities.
• Help maintain a safe workplace by actively participating in and supporting Green Diamond's safety program.

Where you'll work:

Your work will take you within one of five districts across Green Diamond's privately held forestlands in Humboldt, Del Norte, and Mendocino counties along the Northern California coast. Our offices are nestled among the redwoods near the Pacific Ocean, giving you the opportunity to build your career in a place where forestry isn't just the job, it's part of the community and landscape.

Compensation:

Annual Salary Range: $81,336 - $122,004 per year. The pay range listed is just one component of Green Diamond’s total compensation package. Other rewards include eligibility to receive a company-wide annual financial performance bonus, and the opportunity to receive an individual performance-based bonus, candidate referral bonuses, and spot bonuses.

In addition, Green Diamond offers a generous benefit package to include medical/vision and dental, life and disability insurance, 401(k) plan with match and profit sharing. Paid time off includes 9 designated and up to 2 personal holidays, 10 vacation days, 10 sick days, 30 days parental leave, 3 days bereavement, an extra 2 days bereavement unpaid, jury duty, 1 volunteer day, and 5 days family care. Also provided is a company vehicle for business use. More information about benefits can be viewed on our website: www.greendiamond.com/people/career-opportunities

Why Green Diamond?

We're a 6th generation, family-owned company that is guided by our values of environmental stewardship and supporting our local communities. We grow and nurture forests, a renewable resource to build homes, schools, and household necessities, harnessing carbon every single day we operate. We do what's right, even when it is the harder path to follow. We focus on the health and safety of our people first – by taking care of all our resources, we plan to be here for another 135 years.

Summary

Deadline to apply: November 18, 2026