****Forester - Inventory****

Forestry Division - Burlington District Close Date: 04/05/2022 Job Type: Full-Time **Job Description**

At **Sierra Pacific Industries**, we understand our greatest strength is the people who choose to build a career with us.

With over 5,000 crew members in over 30 states, Sierra Pacific offers many opportunities for personal and professional growth; from entry-level to skilled trades, from truck drivers to sales managers, from foresters to engineers for everyone! We invite you to learn more about our history, our over 2 million acres of forestlands, and our state-of-the-art wood product and window manufacturing facilities at .

We are seeking a qualified **Inventory Forester** to work with our Forestry Division based in Mt Vernon, WA. The successful candidates should have working knowledge of forest inventory methods and Geographic Information Systems (GIS) experience.

**About The Position**

Maintain and update GIS files, data, and software; implement best practices for data management, structure, and workflows

Develop GIS tools and products for use by other district personnel

Maintain and update forest inventory data

Manage annual inventory data collection

Train and check cruise seasonal inventory foresters and contract cruisers

Annual timber harvest depletions and reporting

Provide GIS training and support to other district personnel

As needed, support acquisitions and other special projects

Assist with work on district programs, including silviculture and harvest permitting

**Qualifications**

Bachelor of Science degree in Forestry, GIS, or related field preferred

2 to 3 years in operational forest management preferred

Working knowledge of forest inventory methods and software including SuperACE and FLIPS; Experience with other PNW growth and yield models a plus

Proficiency with Geographic Information Systems, preferably ESRI suite. Experience with Lidar data preferred. Python, R, or SQL experience a plus

Timber cruising experience and familiarity with PNW species

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

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 with low cost premiums, a 401(k) with Company Match, additional Retirement Contributions**, and company paid Life Insurance. In addition, for over 38 years, the Sierra Pacific Foundation has provided scholarships to help the children of our crew members with education expenses. Each year, the Foundation gives an average of $500,000 in scholarships.

**How To Apply**

If you are qualified and would like to join our team, please send a resume and cover letter referencing this position by **April 5th 2022** to:

Sierra Pacific Industries

Attn: Erin McLeod, Human Resources

PO Box 496014

Redding, CA 96049

(530) 378-8107

*Sierra Pacific is an (EOE) Equal Opportunity Employer, including those with a disability and veterans.*