DescriptionRoseburg Forest Products owns, sustains and responsibly harvests 600,000 acres of U.S. timberlands that yield the highest-quality building materials and specialty wood products that generate pride for the job and stand the test of time. Founded in 1936, the privately-held company has built its reputation for quality, versatility and reliability with products shipped across North America that include medium density fiberboard, softwood and hardwood plywood, dimension and stud lumber, and LVL and I-Joists. See how Roseburg is building and growing at www.roseburg.com and @Roseburg
PurposeField forester for logging roads and harvest units including road staking, harvest unit boundaries and basic GIS generated mapping.
Key Responsibilities- Independently work in a forestry setting
- Recognize and solve complex issues and communicate decision making process to supervisor.
- Assist in harvest planning and harvest unit identification through field and office reconnaissance.
- Layout of harvest unit boundaries, including RMA establishment and Leave Tree designations with understanding of Logging Systems and the Oregon Forest Practices Act and Private Forrest Accord Laws
- Perform basic road engineering tasks and field work, including the location and field staking of forest roads and landing location with an understanding of the Oregon Forest Practices Act and road construction practices
- Demonstrate independent decision making and perform basic cost analyses.
- Demonstrate fundamental skills in GIS mapping.
- Use of software (Microsoft Excel, Access and Word)
- Preparation of State permit applications for harvest units and road construction projects
- Search for, recover, and flag property corners and property lines.
- Assist in surveying construction sites, stockpiles etc.
- Cut brush with hand tools and chainsaw.
- Assist Resource Team Members in forest related activities, including forest fire suppression.
Required Qualifications- Bachelor's degree in Forestry or Natural Resources, with 6-12 months related forestry field experience or minimum 2 years of forestry field experience
- Fundamental knowledge of logging systems and road construction
- Understanding of the Oregon Forest Practices Act and Private Forest Accord.
- Be safety conscientious in all aspects of job.
- Physically capable of working productively on steep and adverse terrain in all weather conditions.
- Highly organized, self-motivated team player that fosters a positive work environment.
- Must be a self-starter with ability to work independently.
*Candidates with additional experience are encouraged to apply, as we are open to considering higher-level positions based on qualificationsAN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER INCLUDING DISABILITY AND VETERANS