Forestry Technician III

ACRT, Inc.; Eureka (CA); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A forestry consulting firm in Eureka, California, is seeking a Senior Forestry Technician to provide field support for the Timber Hydro team. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in inspections, data entry, and project management within the forestry sector. Strong knowledge of forestry practices and GIS applications is essential. The position involves reviewing Timber Harvesting Plans and ensuring compliance with environmental standards. Competitive salary of $47.50 per hour offered.

Benefits

Paid Time Off

401(k) retirement savings plan with company match

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Qualifications

• 7 years of experience in Forestry, preferably with timber cruising experience.
• Senior level position capable of performing/leading inspections, data entry, reporting, and project management.
• Valid driver’s license required.

Responsibilities

• Provide field support for timber inspections and project management.
• Review and prepare Timber Harvesting Plans (THP), Exemptions, and permits.
• Conduct field meetings and ensure compliance with forestry standards.

Skills

Inspection skills

Data entry

Project management

GIS application knowledge

Forestry knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Natural Resource Management, Forestry, or related field

Tools

GIS software

Maps+

Field Maps applications

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Company Description

ACRT Pacific, LLC offers expert independent consulting solutions to utilities and associated organizations throughout the Western United States, including vegetation management consulting, arborist training, customized safety courses, technology solutions, utility metering services, and more. At ACRT Pacific, our organizational culture is built on four strategic pillars: people and the amazing things they can accomplish, dedication and long‑term success, process and the benefits of a job done right, and education and the difference it can mean in the lives of those we touch.

Role Description

This role shall provide field support for the Natural Resources Management (NRM) Timber Hydro team (Hydro) as a contractor to PG&E. Senior level position capable of performing inspections, data entry, reporting, and project management. Familiarity with Maps+ and Field Maps applications.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Contractor Work Locations

• Hydro Power Generation facilities and land & Systemwide facilities and lands.

Cal Fire Permitting Responsibilities

• Review, revise, amend or prepare Timber Harvesting Plans (THP), Exemptions, timberland conversion permits, or other associated permits for timber harvesting.
• Confirm and update all Identification, classification, flagging and marking (with paint), all WLPZs and other applicable protection measures as defined by the Forest Practice Rules.
• Identify and flag all roads, landings, existing culverts, and locations of existing and new watercourse crossings.
• Confirm or identify the most feasible yarding methods by balancing slope, road access and available timber with potential environmental impacts.
• All timber harvest boundaries are to be established with paint and flagging. Notify PG&E of property corners and/or lines that have insufficient control and shall require a formal survey.
• All timber shall be marked or re‑marked according to the existing permit. Follow tree marking guidelines provided by PG&E.
• Silvicultural system(s) are to be approved by PG&E.
• Mapping format shall be GIS generated with final shape files.
• Contractor shall implement and follow Forest Practices Rules.
• Sensitive plant surveys and reports shall be completed as required by the existing THP or requested by the Work Supervisor.
• Biological Surveys and reports shall be completed as required by the existing THP or requested by the Work Supervisor.
• Cultural resource survey and related agency approval. Review the existing permit and ensure compliance. Contact the Information Center if required; record new sites with site records. The RPF shall conduct the archaeological survey.
• Conduct Field meetings with PG&E Forester prior to the commencement of field layout.
• Prepare Department of Fish and Wildlife 1600 permit applications and amendments.
• Supply all materials, paint, and flagging, required to complete field and office work.
• Complete all required pre‑field work, agency contacts, and notifications for plan implementation.
• Ensure that all requirements of the Forest Practice rules are met and implemented.

Timber Cruising Responsibilities

• Gather tree data including species, diameter, height, and defects of trees marked for harvest. Record all information in PG&E's electronic database or a contractor database if approved by Work Supervisor.
• Determine both the gross and net volumes and value (Timber quality) for a tract of timber from the gathered data regarding tree diameter and height, species, defect, and other determinations such as form class.
• Work as directed by Work Supervisor and under PG&E timber cruising standards or guidelines.
• Any timber cruising work shall be performed by a Registered Professional Forester or supervised designee.

Timber Marking Responsibilities

• Mark timber for harvesting in accordance with the state‑approved THP (if applicable) or harvest permit and the PG&E provided marking rules/specs.
• Clearly mark the cutting unit boundaries with various colored paint, flagging, tags, or other permanent type marking as approved by the Work Supervisor in writing.
• Use paint specifically manufactured for tree marking.
• Any timber marking shall be performed by a Registered Professional Forester or supervised designee. PG&E's Registered Professional Forester shall inspect marking activities to ensure compliance with written silvicultural guidelines in the THP and/or marking rules/specs.

Forest Management, Planning, and Oversight Responsibilities

• Provide professional guidance, plan, coordinate, and oversee Forest Management activities including but not limited to timber stand improvement projects, fuel reduction, tree planting, cone collection, tree inventory, stand assessments, timber harvest planning, and forest road improvements.
• Advise on and create Forest, Forest Road, or Regeneration Management plans as requested by the Work Supervisor.
• Provide support for federal agency timber sales, coordinate work performed on agency lands and oversee compliance with agency rules or contract terms.
• Inspect for vegetation needs that promote safe access, safe operations, maintenance, fuel reduction, and healthy forests.
• Assess, identify, map and mark trees that are dead, dying, hazardous, or operational conflicts for removal.
• Assess, identify, map and mark locations and treatments requiring vegetation trimming or removal, or pesticide applications.
• Conduct required environmental review and provide professional advice for required protection measures on site.
• Comply with PG&E Standards and Procedures as applicable when performing inspections.

Crew Oversight Responsibilities

• Provide onsite supervision of crews performing vegetation control and property management work including supervision and oversight of project execution and contractor safety performance.
• Provide professional guidance to crews and maintain compliance with laws, regulations, permits, and ERTCs.

Observation & Reporting Responsibilities

• Crew progress.
• Safety issues.
• Resources used and hours worked.
• Effectiveness of applications or treatments performed at various sites.
• Environmental impacts.

• Collect data of work performed by the crew and update electronic database.
• Provide oversight of compliance with timber sale contracts, Forest Practice Rules, and timber harvest permits.

Compliance Oversight Responsibilities

• Comply with PG&E Standards and Procedures when performing crew oversight.
• Project setup, implementation, and management.
• Develop project scope of work, coordinate with agencies, and procure pricing from vendors.
• Consult with PG&E personnel to resolve any environmental, customer, or project specific issues.
• Confirm that projects have proper environmental permits or documents.
• Consult with agencies regarding permitting, required notifications, meetings, and other project specific requirements.
• Oversee projects to ensure scope of work is complete.
• Coordinate projects with vendors including job walks and identifying safety issues.
• Identify property owners and secure written permission from such owners to perform work when requested by PG&E.
• Confirm and update all identifications, classifications, flag, and mark all watercourses, riparian areas, wet areas, springs, meadows, or other environmentally sensitive areas.

Deliverables

• Cal Fire permitting for timber harvest.
• Complete and obtain permits within the designated time directed by the Work Supervisor.
• Provide draft and final documents and map files to PG&E at intervals as agreed to in writing with Work Supervisor.
• Submit all THP, exemption, or permit documents including maps, GIS datasets, sensitive plant surveys, biological surveys, cultural surveys, and THP Sections or exemption forms to the Work Supervisor, upon completion or approval, in digital or print format as directed by the Work Supervisor.
• Contractor shall include PG&E Work Supervisor in all email communications made on behalf of PG&E for all permits.
• Timber cruising: Collect and store data in the electronic database, upload by COB daily, submit a weekly report in writing via email including progress, plots completed, safety issues, resources used, and hours worked, due by Close of Business the following Monday.
• Timber marking: Collect and store data in the electronic database, upload by COB daily, submit a weekly report in writing via email including progress, maps of areas marked, safety issues, resources used, and hours worked, due by COB the following Monday.
• Forest management, planning, and oversight: Collect and store data in the electronic database, upload by COB daily, provide draft and final documents to PG&E at intervals as agreed to in writing.
• Vegetation and property management inspections: Collect and store data in the electronic database, upload by COB daily, provide weekly written report via email to Work Supervisor by the following Monday at COB.
• Crew oversight: Submit a weekly report in writing via email including crew progress, safety issues, resources used, hours worked, and environmental impacts, due by Close of Business the following Monday.
• Update electronic databases daily, due by COB each day.
• Project setup, implementation, and management: Submit a weekly report in writing including summary of project work completed, scopes of work, job walks, communications with third parties, or identified permits, due by COB the following Monday.
• Notify PG&E weekly of property corners and/or lines that have insufficient control and require formal survey.

Requirements

• Minimum Qualifications: Forestry Technician 3
• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Natural Resource Management, Forestry, or related field plus three years of experience or meets minimum years of experience.
• Experience: Senior level position capable of performing/leading inspections, data entry, reporting, and project management.
• 7 years of experience in Forestry, preferably with timber cruising experience.
• Strong understanding of forestry, vegetation, and property management, and basic understanding of GIS applications.
• Self‑starter capable of recognizing day‑to‑day tasks in advance and working cross‑functionally.
• Reviews, accepts, coordinates and facilitates tasks given by PG&E LPMs with minimal oversight.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Minimum age of 21.

Preferred Qualifications

• ISA certification, TRAQ, OSHA30 and/or Registered Professional Forester.

Desired Skills

• Experience in forest management activities such as timber harvesting, timber inventory, forest health, and other technical documents or permits relating to such activities.
• Data entry and synthesis.
• Able to operate a GPS collection device.
• Proficient with Maps+ and Field Maps applications.
• Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel (Look‑ups, Pivot Tables, etc.).
• Self‑starter with excellent interpersonal skills, ability to multi‑task and work independently as well as a team.
• Excellent communication skills, comfortable interacting with senior management.
• Demonstrated critical thinking skills and ability to exercise good judgement to make good business decisions.

Additional Information

Department & Division: Natural Resource Management (NRM) - Timber Hydro Program

Exempt Status: Non Exempt

Reports to: PG&E Land Program Manager and ACRT Pacific Operations Manager

Works with Inside Company

• Operations Managers
• Internal Corporate Teams
• Field leadership & personnel

Works with Outside Company

• Consultants and vendors as necessary

Working Conditions

• Primarily work in the field (mostly rural, rugged and mountainous locations) and some office work.

Supervisor Responsibilities

None

Physical Requirements

• Never: 0 hours
• Occasionally: up to 3 hours
• Frequently: 3-6 hours
• Constantly: 6-8+ hours

• Sitting: Occasionally
• Walking: Constantly
• Standing: Frequently
• Bending (neck): Constantly
• Bending (waist): Frequently
• Squatting: Occasionally
• Climbing: Occasionally
• Kneeling: Occasionally
• Crawling: Occasionally
• Twisting (neck): Frequently
• Twisting (waist): Frequently
• Hand Use: Dominant hand Right/left: Constantly
• Repetitive use required?: Yes
• Simple grasping (right hand): Frequently
• Simple grasping (left hand): Frequently
• Power grasping (right hand): Occasionally
• Power grasping (left hand): Occasionally
• Fine Manipulation (right hand): Frequently
• Fine Manipulation (left hand): Frequently
• Pushing & Pulling (right hand): Occasionally
• Pushing & Pulling (left hand): Occasionally
• Reaching (above shoulder level): Occasionally
• Reaching (below shoulder level): Occasionall

Lifting

• 0-5 lbs.: Constantly
• 6-10 lbs.: Constantly
• 11-25 lbs.: Occasionally
• 26-50 lbs.: Occasionally
• 51-75 lbs.: Occasionally
• 76-100 lbs.: Never
• 100 + lbs.: Never

Carrying

• 0-5 lbs. Constantly
• 6-10 lbs.: Constantly11-25 lbs.: Occasionally
• 26-50 lbs.: Occasionally
• 51-75 lbs.: Occasionally
• 76-100 lbs.: Never
• 100 + lbs.: Never

Travel Requirements

• % of travel time: 50% - 75% within assigned Region.

Salary Range Disclaimer

The base salary range represents the low and high end of the Pacific salary range for this position. Actual salaries will vary depending on factors including but not limited to customer contact terms, location, experience, and performance. Other rewards may include Paid Time Off, 401(k) retirement savings plan with company match, ESOP contributions, medical, dental, and vision insurance, and other region‑specific benefits as eligible.

Salary Range Transparency

For applicants residing in California, the salary for this role is $47.50.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

We are an Equal Employment/Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate in hiring on the basis of sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religious creed, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us by email at [e-mail] and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Requests for accommodation will be considered on a case‑by‑case basis. Please note that only inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this e‑mail address.

Company: ACRT, Inc.