GIS Forester; Anderson Forestry

Benefits

• We train and promote from within
• Excellent low-cost health benefits
• Retirement plan with employer-paid contributions
• Paid vacation and 10 holidays

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.

The general wage range for this position at Sierra Pacific Industries is from $70,000 to $90,000 per year, and is dependent upon a number of factors, including, but not limited to: relevant work experience, skill, knowledge, and/or education.

Forestry Division in Anderson, California has an opening for a forester with working knowledge of forest practices and Geographic Information Systems (GIS).

• Leverage modern technology for on-the-ground forestry applications
• Collaborate with internal, agency, and contract technical specialists to perform data queries and analysis using GIS
• Manage essential files and reports related to the Company’s Stewardship Agreement with USFS
• Effectively and accurately generate maps and resource reports
• Install, troubleshoot, and manage various forestry-related programs and software
• Maintain and update critical GIS map files and associated data in relational databases
• Accurately read, analyze, and interpret maps and aerial photography

• Bachelors’ degree in Forestry, GIS, or Natural Resources
• Demonstrated experience using ArcGIS Pro and GIS systems
• Working knowledge of forest practices
• Demonstrated capability installing, troubleshooting, and maintaining computer programs and software
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel
• Familiarity with standard data collection tools such as iPads and GPS and file sharing/data management apps
• Experience with QGIS and Avenza is desirable
• Demonstrated organizational skills with superior attention to detail
• Positive attitude, self-motivated, ability to work as a team member in a crew environment
• Valid California driver’s license, or ability to obtain upon acceptance of job offer

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