Forester - Reforestation

Sierra Pacific Industries; Anderson (IN); On-site; USD 69,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the lumber industry is seeking a Reforestation Specialist to manage conifer plantations and oversee reforestation activities. The role requires a Bachelor's degree in Forestry or related fields and offers excellent benefits. Join a team committed to sustainable forest management and personal growth.

Benefits

Health Benefits Plan

401(k) with Company Match

Paid vacation and holidays

Life Insurance

Qualifications

• California Pest Control Advisors (PCA) license preferred.
• Knowledge of reforestation activities and local forest types preferred.

Responsibilities

• Implement district reforestation program.
• Prepare and administer contracts for reforestation activities.
• Inspect and monitor reforestation projects.

Skills

Communication

Self-motivation

Strong work ethic

Proficient computer skills

Ability to navigate mountainous areas

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in Forestry

Natural Resources

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

GIS-based software

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Sierra Pacific Industries provided pay range

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Base pay range

$69,000.00/yr - $100,000.00/yr

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 third-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 Lassen Forestry District has an opening for a qualified Reforestation Specialist. The successful applicant is expected to work out of our Lassen District office located in Anderson, California.

About The Position

• Implement district reforestation program to effectively establish and manage conifer plantations
• Prepare and administer contracts for reforestation activities including tree planting, vegetation management, site preparation and thinning
• Inspect and monitor reforestation projects to evaluate field performance and recommend appropriate corrective actions as necessary
• Maintain documentation, and district database of reforestation activities
• Assist in other forestry work on the district requiring demanding physical activity
  
  

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Forestry, Agriculture, Natural Resources or equivalent related work experience
• California Pest Control Advisors (PCA) license with weed and vertebrate categories or the ability to pass the PCA exam within one year is preferred
• Knowledge of reforestation activities and local forest types is preferred
• Excellent communication skills, self-motivation and strong work ethic
• Proficient computer skills, including Microsoft Word, Excel, and GIS-based software programs
• Ability to navigate in mountainous areas using map and compass or GPS
• Ability to work both independently and as a team member
• Current valid drivers' license and the ability to operate a four-wheel drive vehicle and safely negotiate steep mountainous 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.

How to Apply

If you are qualified and would like to join our team,

please send a cover letter referencing this position and a resume to

Sierra Pacific Industries

Amy Sarti, Human Resources

PO Box 496014

Redding, CA 96049

[phone]

or apply online and view all our career opportunities at: spi.careers

Celebrate our 300th million seedling planted with us!

spi-ind.com/OurForests/ThreeHundredMillion

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 $69,000 to $100,000 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 third-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 more than 6,000 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 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 seven 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, third-generation family-owned, forest products company built on hard work, innovation, and wise investments.

With nearly 6,000 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.

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

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