Sonora District Forester - THP & Field Operations Lead

SER; Sonora (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) with Company Match

Retirement contributions

Paid vacation and 10 holidays

Life Insurance

Job summary

Sierra Pacific Industries in Sonora, CA, seeks a District Forester to manage Timber Harvest Plans, contracts, and surveys across Calaveras and Tuolumne counties. The role requires coordination with California RPFs and regulatory bodies, fieldwork, and site supervision from our Sonora district office.

The successful candidate will work both independently and in teams, with exposure to diverse forestry operations, and will engage in reforestation and habitat surveys in challenging terrains.

Qualifications

• RPF license or ability to qualify for the RPF exam.
• Familiarity with California Forest Practice Rules and THP prep.
• Understanding of logging, road construction, and reforestation operations.
• Excellent communication, self-motivated, and strong work ethic.
• Proficient in Word, Excel, and GIS-based software.

Responsibilities

• Prepare Timber Harvest Plans (THPs), including research, field work, mapping, and writing.
• Administer contracts for field operations including logging, road construction, professional services, and miscellaneous agreements.
• Conduct botanical, wildlife, archeological, road, and watercourse surveys.
• Collaborate with reforestation activities, including planting and site preparation.
• Interact with state regulatory agencies and diverse groups.
• Perform forestry-related project work in varied weather and terrain.
• Hike in remote mountainous regions using maps, compass, and GPS.
• Work both in a team and independently in remote areas.
• Assist and collaborate in other district forestry work.

Skills

Excellent communication

Self-motivated

Strong work ethic

Teamwork ability

Education

California Registered Professional Forester (RPF) license or ability to qualify for, take and pass the RPF exam

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

GIS

Job description

Sierra Pacific Industries in Sonora, CA, seeks a District Forester to manage Timber Harvest Plans, contracts, and surveys across Calaveras and Tuolumne counties. The role requires coordination with California RPFs and regulatory bodies, fieldwork, and site supervision from our Sonora district office.

The successful candidate will work both independently and in teams, with exposure to diverse forestry operations, and will engage in reforestation and habitat surveys in challenging terrains.