Forester

Weyerhaeuser•Aberdeen, WA

8d•$75,000 - $113,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Weyerhaeuser’s North Washington Region has an opening for an operational Forester. This position is based out of our Aberdeen office and reports to the Aberdeen Area Manager, with additional accountabilities to the Region Forester for silvicultural activities in the area. This is a full-time position with salary level dependent on skills and experience. As an operational Forester, you will be responsible for general forestry requirements, such as site preparation (chemical/mechanical), regeneration, land exams, vegetation control (chemical/mechanical), stocking control, fire protection and contract administration. Other responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Execution of the forestry plan, in compliance with the regional and area harvesting strategy and the annual budget plan Project layout, using aerial photos, maps, GIS systems and ground reconnaissance Contract administration; negotiate, prepare, supervise, monitor for compliance, payment management Develop and track budgets and key silvicultural metrics Forecast silvicultural projects and expenditures Advocate, model and inspect for safe work practices Fertilizer and forest inventory sampling project work Act as company representative with landowners, government agencies, and community representatives Ensure compliance with state and federal safety statues, environmental requirements and Weyerhaeuser resource and stewardship goals Collaborate with others on the area and region teams to ensure alignment with goals and objectives Fire preparedness, firefighting and other protection functions as required We believe trees are a remarkable resource that can and should be managed responsibly to make a range of products that meet human needs, while also providing recreation, wildlife habitat, and other important ecosystem benefits. For more than a century, we've been taking care of forests to make life better. Find out more about Weyerhaeuser at www.weyerhaeuser.com and learn our Story here: https://youtu.be/c2R_lQ7wo0A

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree (or higher) in Forestry or related field with at least 5 years of experience OR equivalent combination of education and experience (at least 8 years)
Willing to abide by established safety standards
General knowledge of state and federal forest practice rules/statutes
Team building, communication, analytical and critical thinking skills
Proficiency in use of personal computers and related software applications such as MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Geographical Information Systems
Ability to develop, prioritize, plan, implement and manage activities to meet targets and deadlines with occasional extended work periods and weekend work
Experience in project management and contract administration
Willing to work independently in an office setting and travel to destinations in the woods
Willing and able to spend a minimum of 50%25 of work time in the field, working on steep or broke ground covered with slash and brush, and in all weather conditions
Valid driver’s license is required, as work involves driving company vehicles on rough roads (25,000 miles per year)

Responsibilities

Execution of the forestry plan, in compliance with the regional and area harvesting strategy and the annual budget plan
Project layout, using aerial photos, maps, GIS systems and ground reconnaissance
Contract administration; negotiate, prepare, supervise, monitor for compliance, payment management
Develop and track budgets and key silvicultural metrics
Forecast silvicultural projects and expenditures
Advocate, model and inspect for safe work practices
Fertilizer and forest inventory sampling project work
Act as company representative with landowners, government agencies, and community representatives
Ensure compliance with state and federal safety statues, environmental requirements and Weyerhaeuser resource and stewardship goals
Collaborate with others on the area and region teams to ensure alignment with goals and objectives
Fire preparedness, firefighting and other protection functions as required