Silviculture Manager

Position: Silviculture Manager I
Company Overview:

Come grow with us! We are One Rayonier, a team that works together to create value by prioritizing safety, challenging the status quo, giving back to our communities, and driving innovation through continuous learning. With nearly 100 years of experience, we’re still discovering new ways to make lives better with our trees, our land, and — our most important resource — our people.

At Rayonier, we strive to create an employee experience where you feel valued and proud to be part of our team. We foster a respectful, inclusive and collaborative environment that celebrates your unique talents and perspectives. Experience the Rayonier difference:
We’re big enough to offer exciting career paths, but small enough for you to know your colleagues by name. Come join a team that empowers you to make a difference!

At Rayonier, we don’t just manage forests; we optimize their productivity through innovation and precision. As a Silviculture Manager I, you will be responsible for implementing advanced silviculture treatments that optimize productivity, efficiency, and financial returns while ensuring the long-term sustainability of our resources. Through informed decision-making, you will shape both immediate and future forest outcomes, aligning with our mission of Market Driven Precision Forestry (MDPF) and sustainable forest management.

By collaborating closely with contractors and key stakeholders, you will serve as a driving force in enhancing forest productivity across your designated area.

How You Will Contribute We are seeking a professional with a commitment to operational excellence and sustainable practices. In this role, you will be:

Precision Silviculturist:
You will advance market-driven precision forestry principles through effective silvicultural investment and strategic capital allocation that optimizes financial returns.

Operational Coordinator:
You will coordinate and implement site-specific silviculture prescriptions, treatments, and activities, utilizing the latest decision tools to optimize processes and drive continuous improvement.

Financial Steward:
You will support silviculture budget and forecast compilation, while monitoring costs against projections and reporting on quarterly variances.

Contractor & Stakeholder Liaison:
You will monitor on-ground operations to ensure adherence to contract specifications and build close, collaborative relationships with contractors, adjacent landowners, and public agencies.

Collaborative Professional:
You will foster a culture of collaboration while maintaining strong partnerships with research cooperatives, adjacent landowners, and public agencies.

Data & Technology User:
You will leverage decision support tools for financial evaluations and proficiently execute silviculture activity updates within our GIS database.

Key Accountabilities Silviculture Execution:
Coordinate and implement all site-specific treatments, including site preparation, planting, weed control, and fertilization. Assist in developing planned activities that efficiently maximize financial returns.

Productivity & Efficiency:
Drive operational excellence and monitor costs against budgets, reporting quarterly variances as required. Identify cost-saving opportunities without compromising quality or productivity.

Asset Protection & Research:
Implement targeted measures to protect timber and land assets from insects and disease. Support the establishment, management, and measurement of operational field trials.

Contractor Oversight:
Identify cost-saving opportunities and manage all phases of the contract process to ensure adherence to legal and company standards.

Safety & Environmental Stewardship:
Embrace Rayonier’s safety culture and ensure all activities fully align with state Best Management Practices (BMPs), SFI standards, and regulatory compliance.

What You Bring to the Team

Education:

A Bachelor’s degree in Forestry or a related field (or equivalent experience); a Graduate degree in Forestry or Business is preferred.

Experience:

A minimum of three (3) years of experience in land management, with an emphasis on silviculture and forest management practices.

Technical Expertise:
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