Senior Regional Wildlife Biologist

Sacbar; Anderson (CA); Hybrid; USD 95,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Low-cost health benefits

Retirement plan

Paid vacation and holidays

Job summary

Sierra Pacific Industries, a fourth-generation family-owned company based in Northern California, is seeking a Senior Regional Wildlife Biologist to lead wildlife programs on timberlands in northern California and Oregon, based in Anderson, CA.

You will mentor biologists and technicians, conduct surveys of owls, raptors, mammals, and other species, analyze data, and coordinate with regulatory agencies to ensure environmental compliance and habitat protection.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in wildlife biology or a related natural resources field.
• 8 years of directly related work experience.
• Familiarity with spotted owls, goshawks, amphibians, and other wildlife species found in California and Oregon forests.
• Strong understanding and working knowledge of federal and state timber and wildlife laws, rules, and regulatory requirements.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
• Demonstrated high level of professionalism, sound judgment, and a positive, collaborative approach to working with others.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to operate a four-wheel-drive vehicle while safely navigating steep forest roads.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor team of wildlife biologists and field crews across the region.
• Develop, coordinate, and conduct surveys of owls, raptors, mammals, amphibians, and carnivores.
• Analyze survey data for reporting in coordination with agency partners and agreements.
• Formulate policies and plans for wildlife program activities.
• Review timber harvest plans for consistency with habitat plans.

Skills

Wildlife surveys

Regulatory compliance

Data analysis

Verbal & written communication

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in wildlife biology

Tools

Job description

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 fourth-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 Forestry Division, Northern Wildlife Region, has an opening for a Senior Regional Wildlife Biologist who will be responsible for the wildlife activities on Company timberlands located in northern California and Oregon. The successful candidate will lead a group of wildlife professionals charged with environmental compliance, habitat protection, and sustainable wildlife management programs. The position will be based out of our Anderson, California office.

About the Position

• Effectively lead and mentor team of professional wildlife biologists, field technicians, and seasonal crews across the region
• Develop, coordinate, and conduct extensive owl, raptor, mammal, amphibian, and carnivore surveys (field work) and assessments in support of district goals
• Actively manage, compile, and analyze survey data for accurate reporting in coordination with various agency partners, requirements, and agreements
• Formulate and recommend policies, strategies, and plans for the development and coordination of effective wildlife program activities
• Assess and review plans and specifications for sensitive species, habitat information, biological impacts, and mitigation projects
• Manage regional invasive species programs in collaboration with other region efforts
• Manage Automated Recording Unit deployment and data processing
• Oversee the Habitat Conservation Plan (HCP) for spotted owls and Candidate Conservation Agreement with Assurances (CCAA) / Conservation Benefit Agreement (CBA) for fisher
• Review and assess timber harvest plans for consistency with HCP, CCAA, California Forest Practices Act
• Analyze and resolve complex technical problems, effectively communicate technical information and solutions to a variety of audiences, and mentor team in best practices
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with regulatory agencies and diverse groups
• Develop and implement successful land and wildlife management strategies that support company goals
• Appropriately manage and communicate project timelines, scopes, and established budgets
• Actively oversee and support field operations, including overnight and out-of-area project work

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in wildlife biology or a related natural resources field
• 8 years of directly related work experience
• Familiarity with spotted owls, goshawks, amphibians, and other wildlife species found in California and Oregon forests
• Strong understanding and working knowledge of federal and state timber and wildlife laws, rules, and regulatory requirements
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications
• Demonstrated high level of professionalism, sound judgment, and a positive, collaborative approach to working with others
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Valid driver’s license and ability to operate a four-wheel-drive vehicle while safely navigating steep forest 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.

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 $95,000 to $140,000 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 fourth-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 around 6,500 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 sustainably 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 eight 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.