Reforestation Specialist at Sierra Pacific Industries

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• 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 Lassen Forestry District has an opening for a qualified Reforestation Specialist
. The successful applicant is expected to work out of our Lassen District office located in Anderson, California
.

• Implement district reforestation program to effectively establish and manage conifer plantations
• Prepare and administer contracts for reforestation activities including tree planting, vegetation management, site preparation and thinning
• Inspect and monitor reforestation projects to evaluate field performance and recommend appropriate corrective actions as necessary
• Maintain documentation, and district database of reforestation activities
• Assist in other forestry work on the district requiring demanding physical activity

• Bachelor’s degree in Forestry, Agriculture, Natural Resources or equivalent related work experience
• California Pest Control Advisors (PCA) license with weed and vertebrate categories or the ability to pass the PCA exam within one year is preferred
• Knowledge of reforestation activities and local forest types is preferred
• Excellent communication skills, self‑motivation and strong work ethic
• Proficient computer skills, including Microsoft Word, Excel, and GIS‑based software programs
• Ability to navigate in mountainous areas using map and compass or GPS
• Ability to work both independently and as a team member
• Current valid driver’s license and the ability to operate a four‑wheel drive vehicle and safely negotiate steep mountainous roads

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.

If you are qualified and would like to join our team, please send a cover letter referencing this position and a resume to:

Sierra Pacific Industries
Amy Sarti, Human Resources
PO Box 496014
Redding, CA 96049

or apply online and view all our career opportunities at:
spi.careers

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

The general wage range for this position at Sierra Pacific Industries is from $69,000 to $100,000 per year, and is dependent upon a number of factors, including, but not limited to: relevant work experience, skill, knowledge, and/or education.

Sierra Pacific Industries is a third‑generation family‑owned company based in Northern California that started in 1949 and has grown to be one of the largest lumber and millwork producers in the U.S., employing more than 6,000 crew members. Sierra Pacific continues to be a company where its employees are proud to work at state‑of‑the‑art facilities and others strive to become part of the team.

We own and sustainably manage more than 2.4 million acres of timberland in California, Oregon, and Washington. Our forests are managed under a 100‑year plan by Registered Professional Foresters, Wildlife Biologists, Botanists, and other professionals. We are growing forests for our future,…