RPF: THP Lead & Field Forester (CA)

Sacbar; Folsom, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

DJ&A seeks a Registered Professional Forester to join our forestry team in California, responsible for preparing, submitting, and administering THPs and related timber operation documents in compliance with the California Forest Practice Rules (14 CCR) and Public Resources Code.

The role blends office-based plan preparation with extensive field work on timberland properties, requiring travel in a company vehicle and strong GIS/GPS skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Forestry, Natural Resources Management, or a closely related field.
• Minimum of 3 years of professional forestry experience, including direct experience preparing and administering California THPs.
• Active Registered Professional Forester (RPF) license issued by the California Board of Forestry and Fire Protection.
• Valid California driver's license and ability to travel regularly to timberland properties.
• Working knowledge of the California Forest Practice Rules (14 CCR), the Forest Practice Act, and CEQA as applied to timber harvesting.
• Proficiency with GIS software (e.g., ArcGIS), GPS units, and standard timber cruising.
• Ability to hike steep, rugged terrain for extended periods in variable weather conditions while carrying field equipment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to produce clear, technically accurate regulatory documents.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and administer Timber Harvesting Plans (THPs).
• Conduct field reconnaissance, timber cruising, resource assessments, and field evaluations.
• Delineate and flag harvest unit boundaries, watercourse and lake protection zones (WLPZs), equipment exclusion zones, and other plan‑required features in the field.
• Crew oversight and supervision and conformance with approved plans and Forest Practice Rules.
• Participate in work planning and forecasting during team calls.
• Stay current on changes to the California Forest Practice Rules, Board of Forestry policy, and CEQA requirements as applied to timber operations.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

RPF license

Regulatory knowledge

Timber cruising

Field reconnaissance

Communication skills

CEQA understanding

Education

Bachelor's degree in Forestry/Natural Resources

Tools

ArcGIS

GPS units

Job description

DJ&A seeks a Registered Professional Forester to join our forestry team in California, responsible for preparing, submitting, and administering THPs and related timber operation documents in compliance with the California Forest Practice Rules (14 CCR) and Public Resources Code.

The role blends office-based plan preparation with extensive field work on timberland properties, requiring travel in a company vehicle and strong GIS/GPS skills.