Forester

Mendocino Forest Products Company•Fort Bragg, CA

2d•$72,000•Onsite

About The Position

Mendocino Redwood Company (MRC) is looking for a Forester to join our team based in Fort Bragg, CA. This is an exempt with an annual salary of $72,000. This position includes full benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K matching and life insurance. To learn more about our benefits click Here. The Mendocino Companies (Mendocino Forest Products Company, Mendocino Redwood Company, Humboldt Redwood Company, Humboldt Sawmill Company, and Allweather Wood) own nearly 450,000 acres of Forest Stewardship Council® (FSC® C031337) certificated redwood and Douglas-fir timberland, constitute the largest waterborne wood treater in the Western USA, and is the largest producer of redwood lumber in the world. Collectively providing 950 employees and their families with excellent wages and benefits in communities throughout the Western USA. Additionally, the Mendocino Companies own and operate a 25-megaWatt biomass cogeneration power plant and wood pellet plant. The Forester works under the direction and supervision of a Registered Professional Forester (RPF) for the purpose of commercial forest management with a high standard of environmental stewardship. Primary duties include contract administration, Timber Harvest Plan (THP) preparation, timber marking, road inspections, and prescribed fire carried out under a wide range of weather and field conditions.

Requirements

The employee must have the ability to use a directional compass, GPS unit, and topographical maps to navigate terrain and conduct fieldwork accurately.
Must maintain and carry a valid driver license and remain eligible and capable of operating company vehicles including automobiles and trucks in accordance with company policy guidelines.
Capable of safely and effectively operating (run, maneuver, navigate and drive in various types of territory) all-terrain vehicles in accordance with company policy guidelines, training is provided.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s Degree in forestry or related field preferred but not required
2-3 years related forestry or related field experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience is preferred but not required

Responsibilities

Logging and road contract administration
Conduct road inventories and administer maintenance activities
THP preparation involving field reconnaissance, mapping, and operational flagging as instructed by RPF
THP Watercourse classification pursuant the California Forest Practice Rules (CFPRs)
THP Identification and mapping of unstable areas
Conduct timber marking and timber cruising
Implement prescribed burning projects
Communicate effectively with RPF and Forest Manager