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Forester

Reforestation focused position

Location: Corvallis, Oregon

3/17/2025

 

Description

Starker Forests, Inc., is seeking a problem-solving, hardworking individual to fill a full-time forester position. This field-based position will work predominantly with our silviculture and reforestation team and will work with the entire forestry staff in support of other forest operations as needed. The forester position will assist current reforestation staff in all aspects of the reforestation process at Starker Forests, Inc. The responsibilities of this job will change seasonally to meet the demands of each activity.

 

Who We Are

Starker Forests, Inc. is a 5th generation family-owned company that owns, grows, and manages forests for multiple values and uses. We enthusiastically and proactively encourage innovation in land management that improves the forest over the long term. We own and manage over 95,000 acres of forestland, mostly within a one-hour drive from our office in Corvallis, Oregon.

 

Duties and responsibilities

  • Reforestation: Assist in tree planting operations, including guiding crews to sites, tracking seedling inventory, and conducting planting inspections.
  • Herbicide Application: Supervise spray crews, including loading out chemicals, supervising the batching process, and being on site during applications.
  • Plantation Maintenance: Includes stocking survey, vegetation competition monitoring, and animal damage exams.
  • Greenhouse: Sowing seed, water system monitoring, packing seedlings for out planting.
  • Seed Orchard: Maintenance, pollen collection, breeding, and seed procurement.
  • Slash Burning: Lighting slash piles, overseeing burn crews, and mop-up
  • Pre-harvest Stream Surveys: Conduct operational field surveys to establish or confirm flow status and features prior to timber harvest.
  • Timber Cruising: Conduct or assist with pre-harvest timber cruises
  • GIS: Create and share maps for projects.  
  • Support: Assist other foresters with various tasks as needed.
  • Other: Duties and tasks, as assigned.

 

Qualifications

  • Education: Bachelor’s degree in Forest Management or related field.
  • Experience: 0-3 years of experience in forest management or silviculture-related fields.
  • Certifications: Private Pesticide Applicators License, or ability to obtain within 6 months of hire date.
  • Physical Requirements: Applicants must be able to lift and carry 50 pounds safely and be able to twist and bend repeatedly while performing work activities. Applicants must be able to hike up and down slopes and uneven terrain, all while being exposed to stinging insects and poison oak. The person will be working outdoors in all types of weather conditions.

 

  • Skills: 
    • Ability to read, understand and comply with product labels, safety, and policy and procedure manuals.
    • Working knowledge of the Oregon Forest Practices Act
    • Knowledge of western Oregon trees and plant species
    • Familiarity with ArcGIS, forest management software, and Microsoft Office
    • Interpersonal communication skills to effectively interact with staff members, supervisors, and other business contacts.
    • Refined observation skills
    • Ability to navigate in the field without electronic GPS
    • Ability to speak Spanish, a plus but not required

 

Benefits

  • Competitive salary based on experience
  • Health insurance and Life insurance
    • Employee’s premiums are 100% paid by employer
    • Employer funded Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA) or Health Savings Account (HSA), depending on health plan choice
    • Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
    • Employee assistance programs
  • Generous Profit-Sharing Plan and Traditional and Roth 401(k) options
  • Paid Leave
    • Six paid holidays and two floater holidays to be used at your discretion per year
    • Paid vacation
    • Paid sick leave
    • 12 weeks of paid family, medical, and safe leave
    • Short-term disability and long-term disability pay
  • Dog-friendly office
  • Continuing education opportunities are provided and encouraged

 

How to Apply

All applicants are asked to fill out a Starker Forests, Inc., Application for Employment that is attached to this job announcement and submit a cover letter, resume, and a list of references by email to: apply@starkerforests.com. Application deadline: April 18, 2025. 

 

Starker Forests, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a safe and inclusive workplace for all employees. It is the policy of Starker Forests that employment decisions for all applicants and employees will be made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, disability, or any other ground protected by applicable law.

 

 

NON-SMOKING COMPANY:

 

Starker Forests, Inc. maintains a completely smoke-free environment. Smoking, including vaping, is strictly prohibited on all company owned properties.