Registered Professional Forester

Society of American Foresters.; California (MO); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation

Paid holidays

Profit sharing bonus

401(k) retirement plan

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Continuing education assistance

Job summary

NCRM, Inc. is hiring a full-time Registered Professional Forester (RPF) based in California. This role involves managing forestry projects and preparing Timber Harvest Plans while providing professional guidance to clients.

The ideal candidate will have a California RPF license, strong project management skills, and the ability to work independently. Comprehensive benefits including paid vacation, profit sharing, and insurance plans are offered, making this an excellent opportunity for career advancement.

Qualifications

• Must have a current California Registered Professional Forester (RPF) license.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects independently.
• Strong technical writing and organizational skills essential.

Responsibilities

• Manage forestry and natural resource projects from planning through completion.
• Prepare and administer Timber Harvest Plans (THPs).
• Mentor junior staff and supervise project schedules.

Skills

Technical writing

Project management

Organizational skills

Communication skills

ATV operation

Education

California Registered Professional Forester (RPF) license

Job description

NCRM, Inc. is a land and resource management consulting firm located in Ukiah and Eureka California. For more than four decades, we have provided professional services throughout Northern California in the fields of forestry, carbon management, conservation planning, utility management, stormwater compliance, land use planning, water rights, GIS, wildlife biology, botany, and arboriculture.

Our diverse client base includes private timberland and agricultural landowners, utility companies, municipalities, state and federal agencies, and conservation organizations.

Position Overview

NCRM is seeking full-time Registered Professional Foresters (RPF) to join our experienced and growing team of natural resource professionals for work located in the following counties: Humboldt, Shasta, Trinity, Lassen, Mendocino, Plumas, Sonoma, Butte, Napa, Sierra, Marín, Nevada, Santa Cruz, Placer, Santa Clara, El Dorado.

Compensation and Benefits

• Paid vacation
• Paid holidays
• Profit sharing bonus
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance, HSA
• Group life insurance
• Continuing education and professional development assistance

This position offers an excellent opportunity for an independent, motivated forestry professional looking to contribute to a variety of projects while advancing their career within a growing company.

Key Responsibilities

• Utility permitting, oversight, and project management
• Manage forestry and natural resource projects from planning through completion
• Prepare and administer Timber Harvest Plans (THPs)
• Conduct resource assessments and field evaluations
• Provide professional forestry guidance and recommendations to clients
• Coordinate project schedules, budgets, and deliverables
• Supervise and mentor junior staff members
• Prepare technical reports and regulatory documentation

Qualifications

• Current California Registered Professional Forester (RPF) license
• Proven ability to work independently and manage multiple projects
• Strong technical writing, organizational, and communication skills
• Experience preparing forestry-related reports and plans
• Valid California driver’s license required
• ATV operation experience preferred