03 Aug
District Forester (Fortuna)
California, Humboldt county 00000 Humboldt county USA

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At Sierra Pacific Industries, we understand our greatest strength is the people who choose to build a career with us.

What does it mean to be part of the Sierra Pacific family? It means you are a valued team member and part of a growing third-generation family-owned forest products company built on hard work, innovation, and wise investments.

With over 5,000 crew members in over 30 states, Sierra Pacific offers many opportunities for personal and professional growth; from entry-level to skilled trades, from truck drivers to sales managers, from foresters to engineers - for everyone! We invite you to learn more about our history, our 2 million acres of forestlands, and our state-of-the-art wood product and window manufacturing facilities at www.spi-ind.com/Home/AboutUs.

Our Forestry Division, Coast District has an opening for a qualified District Forester to help sustainably manage the Company’s timberlands in Humboldt County. This position will involve all aspects of resource management including reforestation activities within the District. It’s based out of our Fortuna, CA office.About The Position

Develop and prepare Timber Harvest Plans (THP’s), including research, field work, mapping and writing

Administer contracts for field operations including marking, logging and road construction

Effectively and professionally interact with state regulatory agencies

Conduct surveys including botanical, wildlife, and archeological

Forestry-related project work in a wide range of weather and field conditions

Hike in remote mountainous regions using maps, compass and GPS Qualifications

A California Registered Professional Forester (RPF) license or the ability to qualify for, take and pass the RPF exam within 3 years

Familiarity with the California Forest Practice Rules, and knowledge of THP preparation

Understanding of logging, road construction and reforestation operations

Excellent communication skills, self-motivation and strong work ethic

Computer skills including Microsoft Word and Excel, and GIS-based software programs

Ability to successfully work both independently and as a team member

Current valid driver’s license and the ability to safely negotiate steep mountainous roadsWhy 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 with low cost premiums, a 401(k) with Company Match, additional Retirement Contributions, and company paid Life Insurance. In addition, for over 38 years, the Sierra Pacific Foundation has provided scholarships to help the children of our crew members with education expenses. Each year, the Foundation gives an average of $500,000 in scholarships. How To Apply

If you are qualified and would like to apply, please send a cover letter referencing this position and a resume by August 17th, 2020 to:

Sierra Pacific Industries

Erin McLeod, Human Resources

PO Box 496014

Redding, CA 96049

530-378-8107Sierra Pacific is an (EOE) Equal Opportunity Employer, including those with a disability and veterans.Interested in SPI, but not this job? Look for future openings at: www.spi-ind.com/careersAbout Our Company

Sierra Pacific Industries started in 1949 and has grown to be one of the largest lumber and millwork producers in the U.S., employing over 5,000 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 are a third generation family-owned company based in Northern California. Sierra Pacific owns and sustainably manages nearly 2 million acres of timberland in California and Washington. We are growing forests for our future, planting over 6 million new trees every year. Our forests are managed under a 100-year plan by Registered Professional Foresters, Wildlife Biologists, Botanists, and other professionals.

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 seven 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.

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