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You are viewing a preview of this job. Log in or register to view more details about this job.We train and promote from withinExcellent low-cost health benefitsRetirement plan with employer-paid contributionsPaid vacation and 10 holidaysAt Sierra Pacific Industries , we understand our greatest strength is the people who choose to build a career with us. We are a fourth-generation family-owned company that has grown to be one of the largest lumber and millwork producers in the United States. Our more than 6,000 employees are proud to work at our state-of-the-art sawmills and other facilities, including: manufacturing, custom wood-framed windows, fabrication, millwork, veneer, cogeneration, trucking, forestry, and other operations.Our more than 2.4 million acres of timberland in the Western United States are sustainably managed by professionals in our Forestry Division. Our Forestry Division, Sonora District, has an opening for a qualified District Forester to help manage the Company's timberlands in Calaveras and Tuolumne counties. This position will involve all aspects of resource management within this diverse District and will be located out of our Sonora, CA office. Successful candidates should live in one of the surrounding communities.About the PositionPrepare Timber Harvest Plans (THPs), including research, field work, and mappingAdminister contracts including logging, road construction, professional services, and miscellaneous sales agreementsConduct botanical, wildlife, archeological, roads and watercourse surveys, recommending appropriate protection measuresEffectively and professionally represent Sierra Pacific Industries, interacting with neighbors and state regulatory agenciesParticipate in forestry-related project work in a wide range of weather and field conditionsHike in remote mountainous regions using maps, compass, and GPSQualificationsA California Registered Professional Forester (RPF) license or the ability to qualify for, take and pass the RPF exam within 3 yearsFamiliarity with the California Forest Practice Rules and knowledge of THP preparationUnderstanding of logging, road construction and reforestation operationsSelf-motivation, a strong work ethic and the desire to make things happenProficient computer skills, including Microsoft Word, Excel, and GIS-based software programsAbility to work both independently and as a team memberCurrent valid drivers' license and the ability to operate a four-wheel drive vehicle and safely negotiate steep forest roadsWhy 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.How to ApplyIf you are qualified and would like to join our team,please send a cover letter referencing this position and a resume to:Sierra Pacific IndustriesAmy Sarti, Human ResourcesPO Box 496014Redding, CA 96049(530) 378-8107or apply online and view all our career opportunities at: spi.careersCelebrate our 300th million seedling planted with us!spi-ind.com/OurForests/ThreeHundredMillionSierra 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 $69,000 to $110,000 per year, and is dependent upon a number of factors, including, but not limited to: relevant work experience, skill, knowledge, and/or education.About Our CompanySierra 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. Sierra Pacific continues to be a company where its employees are proud to work at state-of-the-art facilities and others strive to become part of the team.We own and sustainably manage more than 2.4 million acres of timberland in California, Oregon, and Washington. Our forests are sustainably managed under a 100-year plan by Registered Professional Foresters, Wildlife Biologists, Botanists, and other professionals. We are growing forests for our future, planting over 6 million new trees every year. In Spring 2024, we planted our 300 millionth seedling on our timberlands. This milestone was decades in the making, reflecting our commitment to sustainable forest management and ensuring we have forests not just for today, but for generations to come.Sierra Pacific effectively uses nearly 100% of every piece of wood we bring to our facilities. In fact, any small amount that isn't turned into hand-crafted doors and windows, millwork, lumber, or landscaping material is actually converted into electricity in our eight biomass-fueled power plants.We are proud that all Sierra Pacific facilities follow our drug-free and tobacco-free policies. As part of our safety in the workplace policy, an offer of employment is subject to a negative drug screen result. We use E-verify to verify the social security number and work authorization of all newly hired employees. Sierra Pacific is an (EOE) Equal Opportunity Employer, including those with a disability and veterans.#J-18808-Ljbffr