Forester - District

Sierra Pacific Industries is a fourth-generation family-owned company based in Northern California that started in 1949 and has grown to be one of the largest lumber and millwork producers in the U.S., employing around 6,500 crew members. They own and sustainably manage more than 2.4 million acres of timberland in California, Oregon, and Washington, manage forests under a 100‑year plan, plant over 6 million new trees each year, and recently planted their 300 millionth seedling. Facilities include state‑of‑the‑art sawmills, custom wood‑framed windows, fabrication, millwork, veneer, cogeneration, trucking, forestry, and other operations, and they use nearly 100% of wood, converting waste to electricity in eight biomass‑fueled power plants.

About the role

The Lassen Forestry District has an opening for a qualified District Forester to help manage the Company’s timberlands in Shasta and Tehama counties. This position involves working with California Registered Professional Foresters (RPFs) to prepare harvest plans and administer harvest operations, based out of the district office in Anderson, California.

Responsibilities

• Prepare Timber Harvest Plans (THPs), including research, field work, mapping, and writing
• Administer contracts for field operations including logging, road construction, professional services, and miscellaneous agreements
• Conduct botanical, wildlife, archeological, road, and watercourse surveys
• Collaborate with reforestation activities, including planting and site preparation
• Professionally and effectively interact with the state regulatory agencies and diverse groups
• Perform forestry‑related project work in a wide range of weather and field conditions
• Hike in remote mountainous regions using maps, compass, and GPS
• Effectively work both within a team setting as well as independently in remote areas
• Assist and collaborate in other forestry work on the district as needed

Qualifications

• A California Registered Professional Forester (RPF) license or the ability to qualify for, take, and pass the RPF exam after qualification through a combination of educational and/or work experience
• Familiarity with the California Forest Practice Rules and fieldwork involved in Timber Harvest Plan (THP) preparation
• Understanding of logging, road construction, and reforestation operations
• Excellent communication skills, self‑motivated, and strong work ethic
• Proficient computer skills, including Microsoft Word, Excel, and GIS‑based software programs
• Ability to effectively work both independently and as a team member
• Current valid driver’s license and the ability to operate a four‑wheel drive vehicle and safely navigate steep forest roads

Benefits

• Excellent low‑cost health benefits
• Retirement plan with employer‑paid contributions
• Paid vacation and 10 holidays
• Full Health Benefits Plan (including medical, dental, and vision) with low‑cost premiums
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Additional Retirement Contributions
• Company‑paid Life Insurance
• Opportunities for training and promotion from within

Pay

The general wage range for this position is from $70,0