Forester II - Roanoke

Roseburg Forest Products; North Carolina; On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus opportunities

401(k) with company match

3 weeks vacation

Company-sponsored medical insurance

Mental health benefits

Education assistance

Wellness programs

Job summary

Roseburg Forest Products is seeking a Professional Forester in North Carolina. This role involves managing regulatory compliance and optimizing management activities on the Roanoke Timberlands. Responsibilities include project planning, maintaining safety, and managing workloads effectively to ensure successful outcomes.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Forestry and over 5 years of field experience. Strong organizational and communication skills are a must, along with a commitment to teamwork and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of proven field experience in Forestry.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Physically capable of working in adverse terrain.

Responsibilities

• Plan and administer activities meeting company and regulatory standards.
• Manage projects and contracts with minimal supervision.
• Maintain safety standards and manage risks.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Knowledge of herbicides

Proficiency in MS Office

Commitment to growth

Education

Bachelor's degree in Forestry

Tools

ArcGIS

Tcruise

Job description

Purpose

Professional degreed forester with direct financial and regulatory compliance responsibility for assigned management activities on the Roanoke Timberlands. A field oriented position with office work limited to project planning/management.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan, implement and administer assigned activities to meet or exceed standards set by Roseburg, applicable regulations, and the SFI Standard. Assigned activities include the following:
• Stumpage program projects
• Property management projects
• Fire suppression
• Maintain safe working conditions and facilities for staff and promote safe work behaviors
• Management of assigned projects within budget objectives
• Project planning expanded to multi-year planning forecasts and basic economic analysis
• Ensuring that contract work is done in full compliance with specifications and supporting staff as needed
• Ensure that herbicide applications are done in full compliance with applicable laws and regulations
• Manage workload and assigned service contractors with minimal supervision
• Negotiate easements and other land use needs as requested
• Represent the Company positively in all interactions with agencies and industry cooperators
• Maintain good relationships with the public and neighbors at all times
• Protect the Roanoke Timberlands from risk of loss due to fire or public abuse
• Models Company core values

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Forestry, with 5+ years of proven field experience
• Highly organized with ability to work in and maintain a highly functional team environment
• Excellent listening, verbal and written communication skills
• Basic knowledge of herbicides, modes of action, and field application techniques
• Basic knowledge of harvest equipment, harvest systems and harvest unit layout
• Basic knowledge of forest inventory equipment and measurement techniques
• Working knowledge of the BMPs for Water Quality in Virginia and North Carolina
• Safety conscience and physically capable of working in forested environments and adverse terrain in all weather conditions
• Ability to manage multiple projects and seasonally demanding workloads
• Proficiency in MS Office and forestry related software
• Highly motivated self-starter with ability to work independently
• Demonstrated commitment to continuous improvement
• Most importantly…you must be excited about growing trees and being part of a team

Preferred Qualifications

• ArcGIS
• Tcruise

Benefits

• Bonus opportunities based on company and individual performance
• 401(k) with up to 4% company match and 3% automatic company contribution
• Vacation starting at 3 weeks and 11 paid holidays per year
• Company-sponsored medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Company-paid life, AD&D, and long-term disability insurance options
• Mental health benefits for the entire family, including 8 free annual sessions per person
• Wellness programs and incentives, including biometric screenings & wellness challenges
• Paid time away from work for illness or injury, as well as paid parental bonding time
• Health Savings Account (HSA) with company contributions and Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options
• Company match for charitable contributions
• Education assistance and professional development support
• Financial and retirement counseling
• Additional voluntary benefits including pet insurance, student loan refinancing, and exclusive scholarships for child dependents, and more!

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER INCLUDING DISABILITY AND VETERANS