Forester I - North Bend, OR
Purpose
This is an entry level position with a focus on learning the basic principles of silviculture and applied intensive forestry as practiced by Roseburg. This is a supervised field oriented position with workload usually assigned by the District Forester.
Key Responsibilities
- Independently plan and execute project work as assigned
- Administer and inspect contractor work for compliance with contract specifications for various silvicultural activities including but not limited to; tree planting, pre-commercial thinning, vegetation management, and animal damage control
- Conduct stocking surveys and become proficient in identifying and developing vegetation management and restocking prescriptions
- Perform inventory cruising independent field work to RRC specifications
- Perform harvest unit layout including riparian buffers and road design to RRC specifications
- Assist other foresters with slash burning and become familiar with burn permitting procedures and regulations as they relate to smoke management and air quality control
- Use working knowledge of herbicides, their modes of action, and field application techniques to execute field work
- Develop a working understanding of state rules and regulations pertaining to forest practices and reporting procedures governing operations
- Use knowledge of brush species common in our operating area to execute a brush control plan as assigned
- Secure an Oregon Private Pesticide Applicators License within 6 months and maintain license through continuing education
- Become qualified at the LRB level for wildfire suppression in conjunction with agency partners
- Independently recognize and solve complex issues in the assigned work package
- Continuously gain knowledge and skills as informed by the assigned development plan
- Maintain good relationships with the public and neighbors at all times
- Represent the Company positively in all interactions with agencies and industry cooperators
- Performs other duties as assigned
- Models company core values
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Forestry or Natural Resources, with 6-12 months related forestry field experience
- Physically capable of working productively on steep and adverse terrain in all weather conditions
- Ability to work alone and navigate in the woods using maps and/or aerial photos
- Proficient in the safe use of 4X4 trucks on steep terrain and on varied road surfaces
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Forestry
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER INCLUDING DISABILITY AND VETERANS