Development Professional

Weyerhaeuser • Lancaster, NH

109d • $49,379 - $73,998

About The Position

Weyerhaeuser has an immediate opening within their Northern Timberlands business. This is a Full Time, Exempt position based out of the Lancaster, New Hampshire office. Relocation benefits are available for this and subsequent positions. This is a developmental role which will typically encompass approximately 12-18 months of intensive training and hands-on work. Individual will interview or be assigned to the next role that meets business needs. This could require a relocation to a different geography within Northern Timberlands. (Maine or West Virginia).

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree (or higher) in forestry or related field or equivalent combination of work experience and education.
• Hands-on field experience in field forestry activities and field experience desirable.
• Basic forestry skills as well as knowledge of state, federal, safety, wildlife, water and forest practice rules/statues.
• Willingness to abide by established safety standards.
• Strong computer skills including working knowledge of the Microsoft Office Suite to include Word, Excel, and PowerPoint and use of hand-held data recorders.
• Excellent communication skills-both oral and written.
• Strong interpersonal, presentation and problem solving skills.
• Experience in project management and contract administration.
• Capability to prioritize work activities and assignments.
• Willingness and skills to support the work needs of the team outside your area of assigned responsibility.
• Good teaming skills including the ability and willingness to work in a diverse team environment.
• Excellent work ethic.
• Basic math skills.
• Ability to deal with ambiguity.

Responsibilities

• Safely learn and perform various responsibilities that may include map reading, working with legal descriptions, carrying out Best Management Practices (BMP's), fire suppression, surveying, basic cruising, pest management, photo interpretation, and public relations.
• Knowledge of or willingness to learn Weyerhaeuser forestry practices such as: inventory systems, prescriptions, contract administration, Sustainable Forestry Initiative (SFI), negotiation skills, knowledge of equipment capabilities, knowledge of soil characteristics, and knowledge of tree physiology.
• Knowledge of or willingness to learn harvesting and planning function including contractor management and related activities as well as marketing function.

Benefits

• Eligible for annual merit-increase program.
• Targeting a salary range of $49,379-$73,998 based on skills, qualifications and experience.
• Eligible for Annual Incentive Program, which offers a cash bonus targeting 5% of base pay.
• Comprehensive employee benefits plan, which includes medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability, and life insurance.
• Pre-tax Health Savings Account option with company contribution.
• Voluntary Long-Term Care and Employee Assistance Programs.
• Support for personal volunteerism.
• Diversity networks and mentoring programs.
• Training and development opportunities.
• 401k plan with paid company match and annual contribution equal to 5% of base salary.
• 3-weeks of paid vacation during the first year of employment.
• Eleven paid holidays per year and paid parental leave for all full-time employees.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Forestry and Logging
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree