Purpose
This is an entry level position with a focus on learning the basic principles of applied intensive forestry as practiced by Roseburg Resources. This is a field-oriented position that involves a mix of independent and team field work that is focused on early silviculture and forest operations. Work assignments are usually assigned by the Forester III or Area Operations Manager and carried out both independently and in team work scenarios.
Key Responsibilities
- 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 field work to RRC specifications
- Perform basic harvest unit layout including riparian buffers and road design to RRC specifications
- Generate GIS work maps for field work
- Assist Operations staff in surveying property lines, construction sites, stockpile inventories and road locations to support harvest operations
- 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 a 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 of hire and maintain through continuing education
- Become qualified at the Local Resource Boss level for wildfire suppression in conjunction with agency partners
- Independently recognize and communicate complex issues in the assigned work place
- 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
- Model Company core values
- Other duties as assigned
Required Qualifications
- High School diploma 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 paper maps, digital devices and/or aerial photos
- Proficient in the safe use of 4X4 trucks on steep terrain and on varied road surfaces
- Must be a self-starter with ability to make independent decisions
Preferred Qualifications
- Associate’s degree in forestry or related disciplines
- Competency with Microsoft Office products, experience with ESRI ArcGis products
