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The District Forester will help manage the Company’s timberlands in Trinity, Shasta, and Humboldt counties. This position will involve all aspects of resource management within this diverse District and will be located out of our district office located in Weaverville, California.
Job Responsibility:
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
Assist in reforestation activities, including planting and site preparation
Forestry-related project work in a wide range of weather and field conditions
Hike in remote mountainous regions using maps, compass, and GPS
Requirements:
A California Registered Professional Forester (RPF) license or the ability to qualify for, take, and pass the RPF exam after qualification through a combination of educational and/or work experience
Familiarity with the California Forest Practice Rules and fieldwork involved in Timber Harvest Plan (THP) preparation
Basic understanding of logging, road construction, and reforestation operations
Excellent communication skills, self-motivated, and strong work ethic
Proficient computer skills, including Microsoft Word, Excel, and GIS-based software programs
Ability to work both independently and as a team member
Current valid driver’s license and the ability to operate a four-wheel drive vehicle and safely navigate steep forest roads
What we offer:
Excellent low-cost health benefits
Retirement plan with employer-paid contributions
Paid vacation and 10 holidays
Full Health Benefits Plan (including medical, dental, and vision) with low-cost premiums