Forester

GREEN DIAMOND SHARED SERVICES LLC; Riverside (CA); On-site; USD 81,000 - 122,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

Medical, vision & dental insurance

401(k) with match

Paid time off

Job summary

Green Diamond Shared Services LLC is seeking an experienced Registered Professional Forester to lead Timber Harvest Plans under the supervision of a District Forester. The role emphasizes sound forestry practices, practical problem-solving, and responsible stewardship of forestlands along California's coast.

You will spend significant time in the field, collaborating with Operations, Roads, Wildlife, and Silviculture teams to move THPs from assessment through implementation, while adhering to

Qualifications

• 3+ years of forest management experience across THP layout, engineering, road design, and harvest systems.
• Solid understanding of California Forest Practice Rules, Fish and Wildlife regulations, and water-quality requirements.
• Strong communication and collaboration across disciplines.

Responsibilities

• Lead THP preparation from initial fieldwork to approval and implementation.
• Evaluate ground conditions and design cost-effective harvest plans.
• Layout harvest units and roads for field operations.
• Coordinate with Operations, Roads, Wildlife, and other resources to move plans forward.
• Provide technical supervision to forestry staff and conduct archaeological surveys as required.
• Develop 3–4 THPs annually based on acreage and complexity.
• Support safety programs and maintain a safe workplace.

Skills

Field work

Regulatory knowledge

Cross-disciplinary communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Forest Management or Natural Resources

California RPF license

Job description

• Job Category FORESTRY
• Employee Type Full Time

Contact information

• Name Debra Miller
• Phone [phone]
• Email [e-mail]

Description

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.

You'll bring:

• 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 6 th 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.