Forester II

Collins • Chester, CA

1d • $85,000 - $110,000 • Onsite

About The Position

The Forester II oversees forest management of the commercial forest operated by Collins in Plumas and Tehama counties, California.

Requirements

• Comprehensive technical forestry skills and knowledge about mensuration, forest management, logging, silviculture, and timber harvest planning.
• Collaborative problem-solving skills; must be comfortable with change management.
• Proficient in Geographic Information Systems (ARC-GIS) and Microsoft 365.
• The ability to perform rigorous, field-based work in all weather conditions, on steep, brush-filled terrain.
• Capable of safely conducting field-based forestry work in all conditions of the northern Sierra & southern Cascade mountains.
• Bachelor’s degree in forestry, biology, forest engineering, natural resource management, economics, business, plant biology, plant genetics, or agriculture sciences. or a similar field required.
• Hold a California Registered Professional Forester (CRP) license.
• Chainsaw experience and general mechanical know-how, and/or experience operating light and heavy equipment.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the safe conduct of logging operations on defined district within ownership.
• Plan annual timber harvest within district.
• Obtain approved Timber Harvesting Plans for operations within district.
• Conduct field work associated with harvest and management of the district forests.
• Administer contracts and oversee contract logging operations, forest stand improvement, reforestation and road management.
• Perform log quality control functions.
• Work with the forestry technicians and their supervisor to mark timber.
• Implement various uneven-aged silviculture regimes including layout of Group Selection units.
• Flag property boundaries, watercourse protection zones and other areas as needed.
• Take a property-wide lead role by subject matter in one of the following: road construction and maintenance, herbicide application and reforestation, or fire preparedness and response.
• Model forest growth and yield.
• Perform additional duties as required by supervisor.
• On-site attendance is essential to effectively perform the listed duties and responsibilities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level