Forester - District

Sierra Pacific Company; 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

Full health benefits (medical/dental/視

Job summary

Sierra Pacific Industries is seeking a District Forester in Burney, CA to manage timberlands across multiple counties. The role involves THP preparation, contract administration for field operations, and collaboration with regulatory agencies.

You will conduct surveys and support reforestation efforts while working both independently and in teams under diverse conditions. The successful candidate will have an RPF license or eligibility, strong knowledge of California forest practices, and

Qualifications

• California Registered Professional Forester license or eligibility via education/work experience.
• Familiarity with California Forest Practice Rules and THP preparation.
• Understanding of logging, road construction, and reforestation operations.
• Excellent communication skills and strong work ethic.
• Proficiency with GIS-based software and standard office tools.

Responsibilities

• Prepare Timber Harvest Plans (THPs) including field work and mapping.
• Administer contracts for field operations and services.
• Conduct botanical, wildlife, archeological, road, and water surveys.
• Collaborate on reforestation activities including planting and site prep.
• Interact with state regulatory agencies and diverse stakeholder groups.
• Perform forestry projects in varied weather and terrain.

Skills

RPF license

California forest knowledge

Communication skills

GIS software

MS Word/Excel

Driver's license & 4x4 operation

Independent and team work

Education

RPF eligibility (education/work combo)

Tools

GIS software

Job description

Forester - District

Burney Forestry District Burney, CA Close Date: Open Job Type: Full-Time

Why Join Our Team?

• We train and promote from within
• Excellent low-cost health benefits
• Retirement plan with employer-paid contributions
• Paid vacation and 10 holidays
• We provide an excellent benefit package including a full Health Benefits Plan (including medical, dental, and vision) with low-cost premiums, a 401(k) with Company Match, additional Retirement Contributions, and company-paid Life Insurance.

About The Position

• Prepare Timber Harvest Plans (THPs), including research, field work, mapping, and writing
• Administer contracts for field operations including logging, road construction, professional services, and miscellaneous agreements
• Conduct botanical, wildlife, archeological, road, and watercourse surveys
• Collaborate with reforestation activities, including planting and site preparation
• Professionally and effectively interact with the state regulatory agencies and diverse groups
• Perform forestry-related project work in a wide range of weather and field conditions
• Hike in remote mountainous regions using maps, compass, and GPS
• Effectively work both within a team setting as well as independently in remote areas
• Assist and collaborate in other forestry work on the district as needed

Qualifications

• A California Registered Professional Forester (RPF) license or the ability to qualify for, take, and pass the RPF exam after qualification through a combination of educational and/or work experience
• Familiarity with the California Forest Practice Rules and fieldwork involved in Timber Harvest Plan (THP) preparation
• Understanding of logging, road construction, and reforestation operations
• Excellent communication skills, self-motivated, and strong work ethic
• Proficient computer skills, including Microsoft Word, Excel, and GIS-based software programs
• Ability to effectively work both independently and as a team member
• Current valid driver’s license and the ability to operate a four-wheel-drive vehicle and safely navigate steep forest roads

The general wage range for this position at Sierra Pacific Industries is from $70,000 to $110,000 per year, and is dependent upon a number of factors, including, but not limited to: relevant work experience, skill, knowledge, and/or education.

Sierra Pacific is an (EOE) Equal Opportunity Employer, including those with a disability and veterans.

We are proud that all Sierra Pacific facilities follow our drug-free and tobacco-free policies. As part of our safety in the workplace policy, an offer of employment is subject to a negative drug screen result. We use E-verify to verify the social security number and work authorization of all newly hired employees.

If you are an individual with a disability and need accommodation to complete the application process, please call 800-378-8001 or write to Sierra Pacific Industries at PO Box 496011, Redding, CA 96049.

Our more than 2.4 million acres of timberland in the Western United States are sustainably managed by professionals in our Forestry Division. Currently, our Burney Forestry District has an opening for a qualified District Forester to help manage the Company’s timberlands in Shasta, Lassen, Modoc, and Siskiyou counties. This position will involve all aspects of resource management within this diverse District. The successful applicant is expected to work out of our district office located in Burney, California.

Sierra Pacific Industries is a fourth-generation family-owned company based in Northern California that started in 1949 and has grown to be one of the largest lumber and millwork producers in the U.S., employing around 6,500 crew members. Sierra Pacific continues to be a company where its employees are proud to work at state-of-the-art facilities and others strive to become part of the team.

We own and sustainably manage more than 2.4 million acres of timberland in California, Oregon, and Washington. Our forests are sustainably managed under a 100-year plan by Registered Professional Foresters, Wildlife Biologists, Botanists, and other professionals. We are growing forests for our future, planting over 6 million new trees every year. In Spring 2024, we planted our 300 millionth seedling on our timberlands. This milestone was decades in the making, reflecting our commitment to sustainable forest management and ensuring we have forests not just for today, but for generations to come.

Sierra Pacific effectively uses nearly 100% of every piece of wood we bring to our facilities. In fact, any small amount that isn’t turned into hand-crafted doors and windows, millwork, lumber, or landscaping material is actually converted into electricity in our eight biomass-fueled power plants.

We are proud that all Sierra Pacific facilities follow our drug-free and tobacco-free policies. As part of our safety in the workplace policy, an offer of employment is subject to a negative drug screen result. We use E-verify to verify the social security number and work authorization of all newly hired employees. Sierra Pacific is an (EOE) Equal Opportunity Employer, including those with a disability and veterans.

At Sierra Pacific Industries, we understand our greatest strength is the people who choose to build a career with us. What does it mean to be part of the Sierra Pacific family? It means you are a valued team member and part of a growing, fourth-generation family-owned, forest products company built on hard work, innovation, and wise investments.

With around 6,500 crew members in over 30 states, Sierra Pacific offers many opportunities for personal and professional growth; from entry-level to skilled trades, from truck drivers to sales managers, from foresters to engineers – for everyone! We invite you to learn more about our history, our 2.4 million acres of forestlands, and our state-of-the-art wood product and window manufacturing facilities at www.spi-ind.com/AboutUs.