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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 more than 2.4 million acres of timberland in the Western United States are sustainably managed by professionals in our Forestry Division. Currently, our Forestry Division in Anderson, California has an opening for a manager knowledgeable in forest inventory methods and Geographic Information Systems (GIS).
Job Responsibility
Manage Forestry GIS and Inventory Systems across California, Oregon, and Washington
Effectively supervise and mentor GIS staff
Organize, plan, and direct GIS staff activities, including generating maps and resource reports, and oversight of work product
Collaborate with and provide technical assistance to other GIS staff, District Foresters, and technical specialists relating to standard data collection tools and systems (e.g. iPad, GPS)
Perform comprehensive data queries and analyses using GIS for internal and contract technical specialists
Accurately read, analyze, and interpret maps and aerial photography
Maintain and update critical GIS map files and data in relational databases
Effectively manage data collection for annual timber harvest depletion and inventory updates
Manage essential files and reports related to carbon offset program
Ensure Lands Record Management System and Tax Parcel Database are accurately maintained
Effectively analyze and solve problems, demonstrate good judgement, with best practice decisions and minimal oversight
Work collaboratively and in support of Company’s goals and objectives in a team environment
Requirements
Bachelors’ degree in Forestry, GIS, or Natural Resources
California Registers Professional Forester license desired
Strong experience using ArcGIS Pro and GIS systems
Working knowledge of forest inventory methods and Geographic Information Systems (GIS)
Experience with Atlas GIS desirable, and experience with Microsoft Access a plus
Demonstrated skill in leadership, effective communication, motivation, and people management
Excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills
Demonstrated organizational skills with superior attention to detail
Ability to build collaborative working relationships within an organization
Nice to have
Experience with Atlas GIS
Experience with Microsoft Access
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