Lead Registered Forester (RPF) – THP & Field Operations

Green Diamond; California; On-site; USD 81,000 - 122,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

Medical, vision, dental

Life and disability insurance

401(k) with match and profit sharing

Paid time off and holidays

Job summary

Green Diamond is seeking an experienced Registered Professional Forester (RPF) to own THP work from field assessment through approval and implementation. You will operate across Humboldt, Del Norte and Mendocino counties, spending significant time in the field while coordinating with Operations, Roads, Wildlife and Silviculture teams to advance harvest plans with sound forestry practices.

You will lead the design of harvest units, ensure compliance with California Forest Practice Rules and

Qualifications

• Valid California RPF license.
• Bachelor's degree in Forest Management or related field.
• 3+ years of forest management operations experience including THP layout, road design and harvest systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead THP prep from field assessment to approval and implementation.
• Evaluate ground conditions and design efficient harvest plans within regulatory requirements.
• Design and layout harvest units and roads.
• Collaborate with Operations, Roads, Wildlife, IFM, FRIS and other teams to move plans to implementation.
• Provide technical direction to forestry staff working on THP.
• Conduct THP-related archaeological/historical surveys and prepare addendums.
• Support ongoing biological, geological, and botanical surveys as needed.
• Develop 3–4 approved THPs per year depending on scope and complexity.
• Contribute to a safe workplace by supporting the company safety program.

Skills

Forest management experience

Regulatory knowledge (CA FPR/Fish & WI

Field ownership & problem solving

Cross-disciplinary communication

Education

CA Registered Professional Forester (RPF) license

Bachelor’s in Forest Management/Natural Resources

Job description

Green Diamond is seeking an experienced Registered Professional Forester (RPF) to own THP work from field assessment through approval and implementation. You will operate across Humboldt, Del Norte and Mendocino counties, spending significant time in the field while coordinating with Operations, Roads, Wildlife and Silviculture teams to advance harvest plans with sound forestry practices.

You will lead the design of harvest units, ensure compliance with California Forest Practice Rules and