Forester - Reforestation Manager​/k | Life insurance

Sierra Pacific Industries is seeking a Forester - Reforestation Manager in Sonora, CA. The role involves overseeing reforestation activities across several counties, managing contracts, evaluating project success, and developing staff. Candidates should have 10 years of relevant experience and a degree in Forestry or related fields. The position offers benefits including life insurance, retirement plans, and paid vacation, and requires living within the surrounding communities.
Position: Forester - Reforestation Manager - 401(k) | Life insurance | Paid vacation
Location: Sonora
We train and promote from within Excellent low-cost health benefits Retirement plan with employer-paid contributions Paid vacation and 10 holidays

At

Sierra Pacific Industries

, we understand our greatest strength is the people who choose to build a career with us. We are a third-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. Currently, our Forestry Division, South Sierra Region of California has an opening for a qualified

Regional Reforestation Manager

who is responsible for all reforestation activities on the Company‘s timberlands in El Dorado, Amador, Calaveras, and Tuolumne Counties. This position will lead a group of reforestation professionals charged with establishing and maintaining high-quality reforestation projects across hundreds of thousands of acres in the Central Sierras. Work will be located on the

Camino, Martell, and Sonora

districts, requiring living in one of the surrounding communities.

About the Position Fast-paced, dynamic operating environment focused on quality, cost control, safety and long-term productivity of company timberlands, firmly-rooted in a teamwork environment

Overall management of each district‘s reforestation program to produce cost-effective, successful conifer reforestation projects

Effectively manage and negotiate contracts for reforestation activities including cone collection, seedlings, tree planting, vegetation management, site preparation, and thinning with focus on cost

Evaluate each district‘s reforestation projects for survival success, cost effectiveness, and staff performance

Develop and maintain good working relationships with local (County Ag) and State (DPR, water quality) agencies

Recruit, train, and maintain quality staff with focus on career development and long-term productivity

Management of a successful reforestation program with an eye for quality control and improvements to keep pace with a changing operating environment

Work closely with District/Regional managers in coordinating reforestation activities as they relate to overall district goals

Qualifications 10 years‘ experience managing a reforestation program that includes cone collection, seed bank management, sowing, planting administration, pre-commercial thinning, and extensive vegetation management

Bachelor‘s degree in Forestry, Natural Resources, Agriculture, or a related field preferred

Licensed Pest Control Advisor preferred, with knowledge of MISPA laws

Working knowledge of permitting and reporting requirements related to pesticide applications in California

Demonstrated ability to successfully work with regional managers, district managers and district forestry staff

Excellent communication skills, self-motivation, and strong work ethic

Proficient computer skills including Microsoft Word, Excel, and GIS-based software programs

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.

How to Apply

If you are qualified and would like to join our team, please send a cover letter referencing this position and a resume no later than February 26th 2025

to:

Sierra Pacific Industries Human Resources PO Box 496011 Redding, CA 96049

or apply online and view all our career opportunities at:

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