Director of Western Timberlands- Forestry Leadership role!

TGG Accounting•Chester, CA

13d•$150,000 - $180,000•Onsite

About The Position

A long-term, privately owned and operated forest management and wood products manufacturer in Chester, California, is creating a Director of Western Timberlands role. The Director will lead the company’s western timberlands in California and Oregon, including Almanor, Lakeview, and newly acquired lands in Northeast California. The role is accountable for timberlands results and log supply to the mill, and will lead two to three years of post-Dixie Fire reforestation and recovery in Chester. The position is based in Chester, CA, with travel to Lakeview, OR for one week per month. Company housing is provided, and relocation candidates are welcome. The Director will supervise the Chester and Oregon managers and bring together two long-tenured teams. They will own log flow and delivery targets and partner closely with the Director of the Mill. The Procurement Manager, who reports to the Director, runs log procurement and harvest planning. The Director also manages the budget and P&L, capital planning, land acquisition and valuation analysis, compliance activities, and staff development and succession planning. Field work such as timber valuation, yield, and land assessment is required as needed. The role uses Microsoft Teams, Excel, and Word, as well as two internal systems that are learned on the job. Compensation is $150,000–$180,000 per year, plus a potential bonus of approximately 15%. Benefits include generous benefits, PTP, a 401(k) with a 6% company match, and company-provided housing.

Requirements

Degree in forest management or natural resources.
Western softwood experience, including white fir and ponderosa pine, typically gained in Oregon, Washington, or California.
At least 7 years of leadership experience; 10 years is preferred.
Progressive career path from field forestry.
Deep command of timber, land, and yield.
Ability to build relationships with long-tenured teams and the mill, lead change tactfully, develop people, and support succession.
Willingness to live in or relocate to Chester, California.
Authorized to work in the United States without current or future visa sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

California Registered Professional Forester (RPF) license.
Background with CAL FIRE, Sierra Pacific, Green Diamond, or a similar organization.
Experience leading reforestation or post-fire recovery.
10 years of leadership experience.

Responsibilities

Lead timberlands operations across California and Oregon, including Almanor, Lakeview, and newly acquired Northeast California lands.
Supervise the Chester and Oregon managers and unify two long-tenured, separately run teams.
Own timberlands results and log supply to the mill, including log flow and delivery targets; partner closely with the Director of the Mill.
Oversee the Procurement Manager, who runs log procurement and harvest planning.
Manage the budget and P&L, capital planning, land acquisition, and valuation analysis.
Manage compliance work, including FSC audits, auditor questions, federal contracts, and California RPF sign-off on binding timber purchase proposals.
Lead two to three years of reforestation and post-fire recovery in Chester following the Dixie Fire.
Support succession planning for two anticipated retirements within five years, mentor a newly promoted manager, and develop early-career hires.
Conduct timber valuation, yield, and land assessments as needed.
Travel to Lakeview, Oregon, for one week per month.