Forester

F&W Forestry; Redding (CA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in forestry consulting is seeking a Forestry Manager to oversee timber harvest planning for expansive timberlands. This role involves coordinating complex projects, ensuring compliance with regulations, and collaborating with a dedicated team to achieve sustainability goals. Candidates should possess a strong educational background in forestry, hands-on experience with THP preparation, and a passion for environmental stewardship. Join a company culture that values proactive and goal-oriented professionals, offering a supportive environment for career growth and development.

Benefits

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Disability insurance

Qualifications

• BS degree in Forestry or Natural Resources required.
• California RPF or 5 years of experience with commitment to RPF exam.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate timber harvest planning and permitting activities.
• Conduct archaeological surveys and manage THP documentation.
• Supervise contractors and ensure compliance with California Forest Practice Rules.

Skills

California Forest Practice Rules

THP preparation and layout

ArcGIS software

GPS experience

Harvest planning

Reforestation

Vegetation management

Education

BS degree in Forestry

California Registered Professional Forester (RPF)

Tools

ArcGIS

GPS

Job description

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Base pay range

$75,000.00/yr - $110,000.00/yr

About us

F&W Forestry Services, Inc is an international forestry consulting firm established in 1962. Today the company has a staff of more than 200 professionals serving a variety of clients with operations located across the US, UK, and South America.

About the job

FWS Forestry California LLC, is looking to hire an experienced Forestry Manager for the 170,000-acre Shasta Cascades Timberlands. The manager is responsible for coordinating the timber harvest planning and permitting activities to meet the planned harvest volume needs for the next 3 to 5 years. The Forestry Program Manager will work collaboratively with the Logging Operations Manager to achieve the overall goals and objectives of the program.

Responsibilities

• Performs THP layout including determining silviculture systems, identifying, and flagging watercourse zones, special treatment zones and unit boundaries, timber marking, assessing and documenting road conditions, assess wildlife and fisheries habitat, and other THP field related tasks.
• Conduct archaeological surveys and complete Confidential Archaeological Addendums to THPs.
• Write and submit THPs, CDFW Lake and Streambed Alteration Agreements and Waste Discharge permits associated with forestry.
• ArcGIS mapping and analysis.
• Manage projects and create project schedules.
• Supervise THP contractors to ensure the THP preparation follows the California Forest Practice Rules as well as ensuring that the written documentation and field work is complete, consistent and clear
• Direct forestry technicians, as needed.
• Manage the monitoring and documentation and reporting of both WQCB water quality reports and CADFW Master Agreement for Timber Operations.
• May be called on to oversee and administer vegetation and reforestation projects as needed.
• Other field and office assignments associated with professional forestry services.

Requirements

• Education level: BS degree in Forestry, Natural Resources or equivalent
• California Registered Professional Forester (RPF) or 5-years of experience and a commitment to sit for the RPF exam shortly after hire
• Knowledge and experience with California Forest Practice Rules, THP preparation and layout and working knowledge of relevant laws and regulations
• Field experience in harvest planning, reforestation, thinning and vegetation management
• Knowledge of ArcGIS software, data management and mapping as well as experience with GPS
• Passion for the forestry profession
• Strong work ethic, dedication and ability to think creatively
• Open mind and readiness to learn from experienced foresters

Be part of a company culture where proactive, goal-focused employees thrive!

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Other

• Industries

  Forestry and Logging

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Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Disability insurance

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