Forester - District
About The Position
Implement all aspects of the timber harvest program, including performing harvest layout and permitting, administering road building and logging contracts, and ensuring log quality control Assist in the development of harvest budgets and forecasts Collaborate regarding silvicultural programs including reforestation, vegetation management, tree improvement, and inventory Interact professionally and effectively with state regulatory agencies and diverse groups Hike in remote mountainous regions using maps, compass, or GPS Work may consist of team or independent settings, in remote areas and in all seasons and weather conditions Safely navigate hazardous mountain roads
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in forestry or related field, or equivalent recent, related work experience
- 1 year experience in harvest engineering and/or harvest unit layout in the Pacific Northwest
- Demonstrated understanding of operational and cost considerations of cable and ground-based logging systems and forest road construction
- Working knowledge of Washington forest practice rules
- Excellent organizational skills, self-motivated, and a strong work ethic
- Skilled with Word, Outlook, Excel, ArcGIS software, experience with Road Eng or CAD preferred
- Hold or obtain valid Washington driver's license
Nice To Haves
- Skilled with Word, Outlook, Excel, ArcGIS software, experience with Road Eng or CAD preferred
Responsibilities
- Implement all aspects of the timber harvest program, including performing harvest layout and permitting, administering road building and logging contracts, and ensuring log quality control
- Assist in the development of harvest budgets and forecasts
- Collaborate regarding silvicultural programs including reforestation, vegetation management, tree improvement, and inventory
- Interact professionally and effectively with state regulatory agencies and diverse groups
- Hike in remote mountainous regions using maps, compass, or GPS
- Work may consist of team or independent settings, in remote areas and in all seasons and weather conditions
- Safely navigate hazardous mountain roads
Benefits
- 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
- 401(k) with Company Match
- additional Retirement Contributions
- company-paid Life Insurance
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Industry
Wood Product Manufacturing
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
