Director of Western Timberlands- Forestry Leadership role!

TGG Accounting•Chester, CA

12d•Onsite

About The Position

A long-term, privately owned forest management and wood products manufacturer is hiring a Director of Western Timberlands to lead its timberlands in California and Oregon, including Almanor, Lakeview, and newly acquired lands in Northeast California. The director will own timberlands results and log supply to the mill, and lead post-Dixie Fire reforestation and recovery in Chester over the next two to three years. The role is based in Chester, California, with travel to Lakeview, Oregon, approximately one week per month. Candidates must be willing to live in or relocate to Chester; relocation candidates from Washington, California, and Oregon are welcome. Company housing is provided. The director will supervise the Chester and Oregon managers and bring together two long-tenured teams. The role owns log flow and delivery targets and works closely with the Director of the Mill; the mill and timberlands have separate financials but are operationally interdependent. The Procurement Manager, who runs log procurement and harvest planning, reports to the director. The director also oversees budget and P&L responsibilities, capital planning, land acquisition and valuation analysis, compliance activities, and staff development and succession planning. Compensation is $150,000–$180,000 per year, with a potential bonus of approximately 15%. Benefits include generous benefits, PTP, and a 401(k) with a 6% company match. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without current or future visa sponsorship. C2C arrangements and third-party submissions are not considered.

Requirements

Degree in forest management or natural resources.
Western softwood experience, including white fir and ponderosa pine; experience typically gained in Oregon, Washington, or California.
At least 7 years of leadership experience; 10 years is preferred, with a 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.
Authorization 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.

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 teams.
Own timberlands results, log flow, and delivery targets, partnering closely with the Director of the Mill.
Oversee the Procurement Manager, who is responsible for log procurement and harvest planning.
Manage the budget and P&L, including capital planning, land acquisition, and valuation analysis.
Maintain compliance, including FSC audits, auditor questions, federal contracts, and California RPF sign-off on binding timber purchase proposals.
Lead Chester's post-Dixie Fire reforestation and recovery efforts over two to three years.
Support succession planning for two expected retirements within five years, mentor a newly promoted manager, and develop early-career employees.
Conduct timber valuation, yield, and land assessments as needed.