Forester - District

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

We train and promote from within Excellent low-cost health benefits Retirement plan with employer-paid contributions Paid vacation and 10 holidays

At Sierra Pacific Industries, we understand our greatest strength is the people who choose to build a career with us. We are a fourth-generation family-owned company that has grown to be one of the largest lumber and millwork producers in the United States. Our more than 6,000 employees are proud to work at our state-of-the-art sawmills and other facilities, including: manufacturing, custom wood-framed windows, fabrication, millwork, veneer, cogeneration, trucking, forestry, and other operations.

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.

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

Why Join Our Team?

Because this is more than an invitation, it's a commitment to offer opportunities for personal and professional growth to everyone! We ask people to grow with us and make the company even better.

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.

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

About Our Company

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.