What are the responsibilities and job description for the Resource Forester position at Gilchrist Forest Products?
Gilchrist Forest Products LLC is seeking a Resource Forester located in Gilchrist, OR. We are seeking a highly motivated individual with the ability to complete tasks in a timely manner. Individual must work well in a team environment supervising the forestry department at this location.
Primary duties for this position include:
- Handle all resource concerns and supply the annual needs for the Gilchrist sawmill facility.
- Initiate, operate, and complete contracts in a professional manner so that the interests of the company are fully protected, with the right product produced economically.
- Develop and execute logging plans to facilitate sort, log quality, management of contractors and cash flow.
- Administer acquisition of federal, state, BLM and private timber sale contracts.
- Appraise proposed timber sales, looking at quantity, quality, and operability.
- Manage log yard to ensure integrity of sample loads, rotation of decks, and yard maintenance.
- Supervisor roles and responsibilities
- Loggers payroll/Accounting
This position requires a minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree in Forest Management or a natural resource related field with at least 5 years of experience. Preferred candidate will have previous management or supervision experience. Starting salary will be commensurate with experience and qualifications. We offer a competitive compensation package, as well as a broad range of benefits including medical insurance, dental insurance, prescription drug plan, life insurance, and 401k retirement plan.
Neiman Enterprises, Inc. is a third generation, family-owned wood products company. The Gilchrist mill is supplied with logs from the Fremont-Winema, Deschutes, and Ochoco National Forests, BLM, private and state forest lands. Neiman Enterprises also operates mills in Hulett, Wyoming, Spearfish, South Dakota, and Montrose, Colorado. For more information visit our website at neimanenterprises.com.
Resumes will be considered until the position is filled. However, applicant should submit cover letter and resume by May 1st , 2026 to dan.buehler@neiman.com (mailto:dan.buehler@neiman.com) for full consideration. For more information on this position, please call Dan Buehler @ (605) 545-4444.
Education
Required- Bachelors or better in Forest Management or related field
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