Harvesting Forester

Weyerhaeuser • Lewisburg, WV

6d • $58,830 - $88,245 • Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a dynamic and skilled Harvesting Forester to manage logging operations on our West Virginia Timberlands. This position reports to the Harvesting and Transportation Manager in the Lewisburg, WV office. In the Harvesting Forester position, you will be responsible for working with our Timberlands Team on all aspects of our forestry business with an emphasis on harvest contract administration and building relationships with our logging and hauling contractors. Key Responsibilities: Effectively manage contractors for logging operations, ensuring capacity, safety, and budget adherence. Collaborate with planning and road operations across 250,000 acres, executing on our comprehensive harvest plan and strategies. Champion safety and risk awareness by modeling best practices and intervening when necessary to ensure a safe work environment. Implement silvicultural regimes that maximize the value of current harvest and future value of stands Manage multiple harvest contracts and budgets, fostering seamless communication between planning, marketing, and road teams to support efficient operations. Key Functions: Willingness and ability to spend approximately 75% of time working in the field. Perform duties outdoors in a variety of weather conditions (e.g., rain, heat, cold) Navigate and operate effectively across diverse types of terrain (e.g., uneven ground, slopes) Willingness and ability to role model and promote a safe work environment. Ensuring compliance with West Virginia state regulations and SFI standards. Work closely with the team of marketing, roads, and planning foresters. Implement silvicultural regimes to maximize forest value. Negotiate logging and harvesting contracts using rate models and production data. Interact with the public, government agencies and other industry professionals. This multifaceted role offers flexibility for candidates with expertise in harvest administration while contributing to the department’s broader goals. If you're passionate about forestry, thrive in a field-oriented environment, and are committed to excellence, we’d love to hear from you.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree (or higher) in forestry (preferred) or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and professional experience (a minimum of 2 years of relevant experience, with 3 or more years preferred).
• Strong understanding of harvesting techniques, wood flow dynamics, marketing strategies, silvicultural objectives, and forest economics.
• Competency in hardwood species identification, product grades, and scale
• Proficiency in WV Division of Forestry: Best Management Practices (BMPs)
• Basic knowledge of negotiation tactics and contract administration.
• Strong computer skills, including proficiency in GIS, Microsoft Office Suite (especially Excel) and mobile applications.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, with the ability to inspire, motivate, and contribute to transformational initiatives.
• Proven leadership and interpersonal skills, with a commitment to fostering collaboration in a diverse team environment.
• Exceptional organizational and problem-solving abilities, with the capacity to prioritize and manage multiple tasks effectively.
• Dedication to safety to include promoting Weyerhaeuser’s safety vision.
• Flexibility and willingness to take on additional projects and assignments as needed.
• Willingness and ability to spend approximately 75% of time working in the field.
• Perform duties outdoors in a variety of weather conditions (e.g., rain, heat, cold)
• Navigate and operate effectively across diverse types of terrain (e.g., uneven ground, slopes)
• Willingness and ability to role model and promote a safe work environment.

Responsibilities

• Effectively manage contractors for logging operations, ensuring capacity, safety, and budget adherence.
• Collaborate with planning and road operations across 250,000 acres, executing on our comprehensive harvest plan and strategies.
• Champion safety and risk awareness by modeling best practices and intervening when necessary to ensure a safe work environment.
• Implement silvicultural regimes that maximize the value of current harvest and future value of stands
• Manage multiple harvest contracts and budgets, fostering seamless communication between planning, marketing, and road teams to support efficient operations.
• Ensuring compliance with West Virginia state regulations and SFI standards.
• Work closely with the team of marketing, roads, and planning foresters.
• Implement silvicultural regimes to maximize forest value.
• Negotiate logging and harvesting contracts using rate models and production data.
• Interact with the public, government agencies and other industry professionals.

Benefits

• Compensation : This role is eligible for our annual merit-increase program, and we are targeting a salary range of $58,830-$88,245 based on your level of skills, qualifications and experience. You will also be eligible for our Annual Incentive Program, which offers a cash bonus targeting 5% of base pay. Potential plan funding may range from zero to two times that target.
• Benefits : When you join our team, you and your dependents will be offered coverage under our comprehensive employee benefits plan, which includes medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability, and life insurance. We offer a pre-tax Health Savings Account option which includes a company contribution. Other benefit options are also available such as voluntary Long-Term Care and Employee Assistance Programs. We also support personal volunteerism, sponsor a host of diversity networks, promote mentoring, and provide training and development opportunities to help you chart your path to a fulfilling career.
• Retirement : Employees are able to enroll in our company’s 401k plan, which includes a paid company match in addition to our contribution equal to 5% of your eligible pay.
• Paid Time Off or Vacation : We provide eligible employees who are scheduled to work 25 hours or more per week with 3-weeks of paid vacation to use during your first year of employment. In addition, after being employed for six months, eligible employees begin to accrue vacation for future use. We also recognize eleven paid holidays per year, providing a total of 88 holiday hours and paid parental leave for all full-time employees.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees