Forester I

Job Title:

Forester I

Location:

Cameron Park, CA 95682

Position Type:
Full Time Regular

Reports to:

Operations Manager

Salary Range: $70,000 – $90,000 annually

Benefits:
Comprehensive package including medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with company match, paid time off, and travel opportunities

• Plan and oversee field operations related to timber inventory, forest health assessments, and resource management projects, ensuring compliance with project objectives and environmental regulations.
• Independently conduct and analyze timber cruises, stand exams, and vegetation surveys; prepare technical reports and recommendations for management decisions.
• Develop and maintain GIS datasets and maps; perform spatial analysis to support project planning, harvest layout, and resource assessments.
• Prepare or contribute to the development of harvest plans, permit applications, and environmental compliance documentation in coordination with RPFs and agency partners.
• Evaluate hazard trees and conduct site assessments to identify forest health, fuels reduction, and restoration needs; recommend treatment prescriptions based on findings.
• Lead time and motion and operational efficiency studies, interpret data results, and present findings to improve field productivity and cost effectiveness.
• Coordinate and oversee contract administration for thinning, mastication, reforestation, and restoration projects; monitor contractor performance and ensure adherence to specifications and safety standards.
• Serve as a field liaison between project management and contractors, providing technical guidance, verifying deliverables, and resolving operational issues.
• Support and occasionally lead interdisciplinary field teams; provide mentorship and technical direction to field staff and seasonal employees.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of forestry practices, safety protocols, and operational workflows through data-driven analysis and professional judgment.

• Bachelor’s degree in forestry, Natural Resources, Environmental Science, or a related field.
• 0–2 years of forestry experience in project management, field operations, or forest inventory.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and GIS applications (ArcGIS, QGIS, or equivalent).
• Strong analytical, communication, and technical writing skills.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to perform fieldwork in rugged terrain and adverse conditions.
• Willingness to travel regularly to project sites and stakeholder locations, including overnight stays as required.

• Progress toward RPF licensing eligibility.
• Experience leading field crews or contractors in forestry, fuels reduction, or restoration work.
• Advanced GIS and remote sensing skills.
• Familiarity with NEPA/CEQA compliance and permitting.
• Strong problem‑solving and leadership ability with demonstrated initiative.

• Ability to stand, walk, sit, climb, and balance in varying conditions.
• Ability to use hands to handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; talk and hear.
• Must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Vision abilities include close, distance, color, and depth perception.
• Willingness to wear required PPE (hard hat, protective eyewear, steel‑toed boots).
• Ability to work in challenging environments, including adverse weather, rugged terrain, and mechanical exposure.
• Commitment to following all safety protocols and maintaining field readiness.

Employees will receive an Equal Opportunity Employer statement: "All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to age, race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, religion, disability, or protected veteran status."

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Work Authorization:
Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States; verification will be required at the time of hire. Return of employment-based visa sponsorship is not offered for this position.