District Manager

Company Overview

We are One Rayonier, a team dedicated to creating value through safety, innovation, community engagement, and continuous learning. Founded over 100 years ago, we focus on making lives better through our commitment to trees, land, and people. At Rayonier, we believe in fostering an inclusive environment where employees feel valued and empowered.

About the Role

The District Manager position is a high-impact leadership role responsible for managing timberland assets of approximately 275,000 acres. This role integrates all aspects of timberland management, from capital budgeting to ensuring operational excellence.

Responsibilities

• Achieve District objectives through strategic leadership and coaching of a diverse staff of foresters.
• Own the profit/loss responsibility for the district, meeting financial objectives and cost control targets.
• Lead tactical-level harvest planning and prepare annual timber harvest plans to optimize log deliveries.
• Work closely with real estate staff to prioritize non-strategic properties and identify value-added opportunities.
• Maintain strong relationships with local communities, state and federal agencies, and other key stakeholders.

Key Accountabilities

• Implement and oversee short- and long-term forest management plans, including inventory, transportation, and environmental compliance.
• Provide direct oversight of logging and silviculture activities, ensuring compliance with safety and environmental programs.
• Prepare and manage annual capital and operating budgets, negotiating pricing and volume with outside customers.
• Market wood products to maximize the total value of the forest asset.
• Conduct safety meetings, review near-misses, and ensure full compliance with safety programs, forest stewardship principles, and Best Management Practices (BMPs).

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in forestry required; Master’s degree in related field preferred.
• A minimum of ten (10) years of forestry experience, including at least five (5) years of supervisory experience.
• Strong leadership, negotiation, and organizational skills with the ability to communicate across all levels of management, contractors, and the public.
• Intermediate proficiency in MS Office, basic proficiency in forest management information systems and GIS, such as ArcGIS preferred.
• Highly developed communication and organizational skills with the ability to lead project teams efficiently.

Benefits

• Coverage for medical, dental, vision, life, accident, disability, identity theft protection, and paid parental and caregiver leave.
• Health savings account, dependent care spending account, and employee assistance plan.
• Wellness reimbursements, home office reimbursements, employee discount programs, monthly vehicle allowance (for certain positions), annual health screenings, wellness incentives, wellness seminars, and financial counseling and planning tools.
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with company matching contributions (60% match on the first 6% of base and bonus deferrals) and a 3% enhanced retirement contribution.
• Flexible work schedules, hybrid work from home options, and a minimum of three weeks paid vacation, five paid personal days, 11 paid holidays, and paid sick leave each year.
• A comprehensive employee development program including career planning tools, mentoring program, leadership development, training programs, and 80% tuition reimbursement.