We train and promote from within
Excellent low-cost health benefits
Retirement plan with employer-paid contributions
Paid vacation and 10 holidays

Our Forestry Division, Burlington District, has an opening for a qualified forester with working knowledge of forest inventory methods and Geographic Information Systems (GIS) experience.

About The Position

• Manage annual inventory data collection
• Train and check cruise seasonal inventory foresters and contract cruisers
• Assist with annual timber harvest depletions and reporting
• Assist with creation of GIS data and maps in support of other district personnel
• Assist with work on district programs, including silviculture, tree improvement, and harvest permitting, approximately 40 %
• As needed, support acquisitions and other special projects
• Hike in extremely remote and mountainous regions using maps, compass, and GPS

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree in Forestry, GIS, or related field preferred
• Two to three years in operational forest management preferred
• Timber cruising experience and familiarity with PNW species
• Working knowledge of forest inventory methods and software including SuperACE and FLIPS
• Proficiency with Geographic Information Systems, preferably ESRI suite
• Must be able to demonstrate good organizational skills with superior attention to detail
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Positive attitude, self-motivated, ability to work as a “team” member in a crew environment

Why Join Our Team?
Because this is more than an invitation, it's a commitment to offer opportunities for personal and professional growth to everyone! We ask people to grow with us and make the company even better.

We provide an excellent benefit package including a full Health Benefits Plan (including medical, dental, and vision) with low-cost premiums, a 401(k) with Company Match, additional Retirement Contributions, and company-paid Life Insurance. Every year since 1979, the Sierra Pacific Foundation has provided an average of $500,000 in scholarships to help the children of our crew members with education expenses.

Sierra Pacific is an (EOE) Equal Opportunity Employer, including those with a disability and veterans.
The general wage range for this position at Sierra Pacific Industries is from $65,000 and $85,000 per year, and is dependent upon a number of factors, including, but not limited to: relevant work experience, skill, knowledge, and/or education.