2 Forester Jobs in Mount Vernon, WA
Sierra Pacific Industries is Hiring a Forester Near Mount Vernon, WA
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.
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.
Last updated : 2024-04-07
Job Summary
Full Time
$65k-82k (estimate)
04/09/2024
07/07/2024
spi-ind.com
ALBUQUERQUE, NM
3,000 - 7,500
1949
ANDREA WHITE
$1B - $3B
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About Sierra Pacific Industries
GROW WITH US Sierra Pacific Industries started in 1949 with one sawmill in Humboldt, CA. Since that time, we have grown to be one of the largest lumber and millwork producers in the U.S., employing over 5,000 crew members. Sierra Pacific owns and sustainably manages nearly 2 million acres of timberland in California and Washington. We are growing forests for our future, planting over 6 million new trees every year. Our forests are managed under a 100-year plan by Registered Professional Foresters, Wildlife Biologists, Botanists, and other professionals. We effectively utilize nearly 100% of ev...ery piece of wood we bring to our mills. In fact, the small amount that isnt turned into windows, millwork, lumber, or landscaping material is actually converted into electricity in our seven biomass-fueled power plants. Our Sierra Pacific Windows division crafts windows and doors from select wood species grown and harvested in our own forests. We are the only window company that oversees our products from the moment the tree seeds are planted until our beautiful wood windows are produced and delivered. Now, were one of the largest window companies in the world. We have more than 600 dealers and distributors with sales in 30 countries around the world. Sierra Pacific continues to be an organization where our employees are proud to work at state-of-the-art facilities and others strive to become part of the team. WHY JOIN OUR TEAM? We provide an excellent benefit package including a full Health Benefits Plan with low cost premiums, a 401(k) with Match, additional Retirement Contributions, and company paid Life Insurance. For over 38 years, the Sierra Pacific Foundation has also provided scholarships to help the children of our crew members with education expenses. Each year, we give an average of $500,000 in scholarships. See a full list of our current job openings at: www.spi-ind.com/careers
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